On Monday, February 2, the opening day of the 2026 legislative session, the House Committee on Judiciary has scheduled a public hearing on HB 4145, a bill to implement and modify provisions of Ballot Measure 114, including expanding processing timelines, increasing fees, delaying enforcement, and adjusting training and eligibility.
Please use the Take Action button to email the committee members and urge them to oppose HB 4145. Let’s be straight, this bill has nothing to do with public safety and reducing firearm-related criminal activity; it is only a strategic maneuver to circumvent the judicial process.
Key Impacts of HB 4145
If passed, HB 4145 will:
- raises firearm permit fee from $65 to $150,
- doubles the background check/permit review window from 30 to 60 days
- gives an exemption to on and off-duty law enforcement from the permit requirement and magazine capacity limitations, and
- extends the start date for mandatory purchase permits to January 1, 2028.
The Failure of Measure 114 “Fixes”
The bottom line: you do not fix a law three times unless the foundation is rotten. The continued return to “fix” shows that this policy is unworkable, unaffordable, and let’s not forget already ruled unconstitutional.
How to Participate in the Hearing
The committee is scheduled to meet at 3 p.m. in House Hearing Room B in Salem and virtually. If you are unable to attend this hearing in person and would like to testify, you can do so online. You can also watch the hearing online via TVW
Join the Fight for Oregon Sportsmen
Oregon needs every sportsman and gun owner in this fight. Share this important action alert with your family, friends, and fellow sportsmen. Urge your family and friends to join you and the Sportsmen’s Alliance in the fight against. Together, we can push back against the rising tide of animal extremism and gun control activism. The legacy of hunting, fishing, and trapping depends on our actions today.
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