Legislative Alerts: Oregon Firearms Federation

The Senate adjourned this evening shortly after 8pm Pacific time agreeing to continue debate tomorrow on S 1805, the "gun liability" act. As predicted, many anti-gun amendments have been added to the agenda. That's the bad news. The good news is, that as a result of these added complications, the debate will go on for some time giving everybody time to contact Senators Wyden and Smith and repeat that we will accept NO more attacks on gun rights to pass this bill. And, it looks like the many messages the NRA has been getting to stand firm and make no deals are having an effect. Please keep it up.

Not long ago conventional wisdom was that the "assault weapon" ban was a dead issue. Now, as a result of deal making, it is very much alive. The "Brady Campaign" is boasting that they have sent over 100,000 e-mails to the Senate in the last day. While we never believe anything they say, we know they are working night and day to push their agenda of gun confiscation. Now is the time to make your voices heard.

There can be NO deals on gun rights associated with this bill. If the "assault weapon ban" is renewed it will be permanent. Now is the time to kill it.

If you're from Oregon, here's your chance to contact your senators.