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After Gut-Wrenching Debate, Oregon House Passes Bill Preventing Regular Guns From Turning Into ‘Machine Guns’

  • On Wednesday, June 25, 2025, Oregon House Democrats passed SB 243, banning rapid-fire activators and granting local governments authority to restrict concealed carry in public buildings.
  • Amid escalating firearm fatalities, Oregon lawmakers passed SB 243, citing a 40% rise in gun deaths and risks of rapid-fire device conversions, which have been linked to past tragedies.
  • According to the bill, possession of rapid-fire devices is a Class A misdemeanor, manufacturing or transporting one is a Class B felony, with enforcement beginning March 15, 2026, after a 33-10 vote.
  • Next, SB 243 returns to the Oregon Senate while allowing local governments to ban concealed carry in official meeting venues.
  • In November, the Oregon Supreme Court will review Measure 114’s constitutionality, delaying its implementation until at least March 15, 2026.
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World News broke the news in United States on Thursday, June 26, 2025.
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