Overview
- Approved by voters on November 8, 2022, Measure 114 establishes a permit-to-purchase system for firearms and restricts large-capacity magazines.
Key provisions
- Requires a permit to purchase or acquire a firearm issued by local law enforcement.
- Requires fingerprinting, safety training, a fee, and a background check as part of the permit process.
- Prohibits the sale, transfer, and importation of magazines capable of holding more than 10 rounds of ammunition.
Penalties / enforcement
- Violations tied to large-capacity magazine restrictions are criminally prohibited.
- Enforcement has been subject to ongoing litigation and court orders.
Effective date / timeline
- Approved by voters on November 8, 2022.
- Oregon Supreme Court heard oral arguments on November 6, 2025; decision pending.
Exceptions / carve-outs
- Existing large-capacity magazine owners may be allowed to retain them under specified conditions.