That's what gun rights advocates do Condemnation The Oregon Court of Appeals' ruling upheld the constitutionality of gun control laws narrowly approved by voters.
The Oregon Court of Appeals announced its unanimous decision on measurement 114 on Tuesday, overturning the decision by an Eastern Oregon judge.
“Major 114 has turned millions of Oregonians into criminals.”
A magazine purchase that holds a round of 114 measurements and requires permission to purchase a gun, requires completion of a gun safety course and a criminal history check.
“Today's Measurement 114 has transformed millions of Oregonians into criminals as Oregon's judiciary erased their right to arms.” statement From Chief Attorney Tony Aiero Jr.
“This is like saying you need permission to exercise your religion in your home, speak freely in your home, and enforce your constitutionally guaranteed rights in your home, your property, and others' property,” he added. “It's very invasive.”
Oregon Senate Republican Caucus release A statement condemning the ruling.
“Requiring permission to exercise constitutional rights is an outrageous excess, and limiting the magazine's capabilities does nothing to stop violent criminals,” the statement read. “Our law enforcement agencies are already growing thinly, and Measurement 114 only makes the work stronger by forcing them to devote their time and resources to permitting schemes that do not serve public safety purposes.”
Gun control supporters like Jess Marks of the Alliance for A Safe Oregon praised the decision.
“The decision rescinded the ruling from the Harney County Circuit Court and took a major step towards implementing a policy that measures 114 life-saving measures,” Marks said.
“There is strong evidence that 114 measurements save lives,” she added. “Expert researchers at Johns Hopkins University have analyzed the effects of Measures 114 and have discovered over the course of a decade that it saves 1,000 lives in Oregon, the majority of people who prevent suicide and murder.”
Opponents of the law have 35 days to appeal the decision before the law comes into effect.
“We will appeal this ruling to the Oregon Supreme Court and call on Oregonians for continued support of this case,” Aiero said.
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