In 2025, an Oregon appellate court upheld the constitutionality of Measure 114, a gun control measure which limits magazine capacity to 10 rounds and requires permits and background checks. The measure, narrowly approved in 2022, faced legal objections from gun owners questioning its constitutionality. The Oregon Supreme Court will now review this decision. In contrast, Texas, known for its lax gun laws, was rated as having the weakest policies by Giffords Law Center, highlighting the national debate on balancing gun rights with public safety concerns.
Texas has some of the weakest gun control laws in the country, receiving a letter grade of 'F' from Giffords Law Center for its policies.
Measure 114 faced challenges against its constitutionality with arguments centered on citizen safety versus the Second Amendment rights.
The Oregon Supreme Court is set to review Measure 114, which includes limits on magazine capacity and requires permits for gun purchases.
With gun control fiercely debated, Oregon’s Measure 114 aims to balance public safety with constitutional rights through reasonable restrictions.
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