http://www.oregonfirearms.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/043dbt.pdf
DRAFT BALLOT TITLE
Criminalizes possession or transfer of “assault weapons” (defined) or “large
capacity magazines” (defined), with exceptions
Result of “Yes” Vote: “Yes” vote criminalizes possession/ transfer of “assault
weapons” (defined)/ “large capacity magazines” (defined), with exceptions for military/
police/ registered owner approved by State Police
Result of “No” Vote: “No” vote retains current laws, which bar possession of
firearms by certain individuals, including convicted felons, some civilly committed
persons, domestic abusers, other disqualified persons
Summary: Measure criminalizes possession or transfer of “assault weapons”
(defined)/ “large capacity magazines” (defined) except for military/ law enforcement
purposes, or persons authorized by State Police after criminal background check.
Otherwise possession or transfer is a Class B felony. Within 120 days, persons lawfully
owning such weapons or magazines must remove from Oregon, lawfully sell, surrender
to law enforcement, render inoperable, or register items with State Police. Applies to
inherited items. Bars moving covered items into Oregon. Assault weapons include
certain semiautomatic rifles or pistols with a detachable magazine; pistol or rifles with a
fixed magazine holding more than 10 rounds of ammunition; certain semiautomatic
shotguns. Large capacity magazine is ammunition feeding device with capacity of more
than ten rounds. Effective January 1, 2019. Other provisions.
DRAFT BALLOT TITLE
Criminalizes possession or transfer of “assault weapons” (defined) or “large
capacity magazines” (defined), with exceptions
Result of “Yes” Vote: “Yes” vote criminalizes possession/ transfer of “assault
weapons” (defined)/ “large capacity magazines” (defined), with exceptions for military/
police/ registered owner approved by State Police
Result of “No” Vote: “No” vote retains current laws, which bar possession of
firearms by certain individuals, including convicted felons, some civilly committed
persons, domestic abusers, other disqualified persons
Summary: Measure criminalizes possession or transfer of “assault weapons”
(defined)/ “large capacity magazines” (defined) except for military/ law enforcement
purposes, or persons authorized by State Police after criminal background check.
Otherwise possession or transfer is a Class B felony. Within 120 days, persons lawfully
owning such weapons or magazines must remove from Oregon, lawfully sell, surrender
to law enforcement, render inoperable, or register items with State Police. Applies to
inherited items. Bars moving covered items into Oregon. Assault weapons include
certain semiautomatic rifles or pistols with a detachable magazine; pistol or rifles with a
fixed magazine holding more than 10 rounds of ammunition; certain semiautomatic
shotguns. Large capacity magazine is ammunition feeding device with capacity of more
than ten rounds. Effective January 1, 2019. Other provisions.