Oregon Sheriffs Won’t Enforce State’s Strict New Gun Control Law

County sheriffs in Oregon are taking a stand against the state’s new gun control legislation and refuse to enforce a measure that sets limits on magazine capacity.

Sheriffs state it violates the 2nd Amendment, wastes law enforcement resources, and is the product of “pure anti-gun politics.”

This is encouraging news to read.

Sheriffs take an oath to uphold the U.S. Constitution and play a vital role in protecting our rights.

They’re often, locally, the last line of defense to secure our inalienable rights.

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Oregon sheriffs won't enforce new gun law: ‘Infringes on Second Amendment’

Sheriffs: "it violates the Second Amendment, wastes law enforcement resources and is the product of "pure anti-gun politics."https://t.co/MxLO3HBs5S

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Fox News reports:

Measure 114, known as the Reduction of Gun Violence Act, was approved by Oregon voters in last week’s midterm election. The new law outlaws ammunition magazines that hold more than 10 rounds, and requires police to maintain an electronic, searchable database of all firearm permits, provide additional hands-on firearm training, and collect fingerprints from people before issuing permits to purchase a gun.

However, at least five county sheriffs say they will not enforce all or parts of the law, and they are focusing their opposition on language that limits magazine capacity. They argue that the provision infringes on Second Amendment rights, ignores real problems associated with gun violence in the state and will drain already-depleted law enforcement resources.

“The biggest thing is this does absolutely nothing to address the problem,” Sheriff Cody Bowen of Union County told Fox News Digital. “The problem that we have is not… magazine capacity. It’s not background checks. It’s a problem with mental health awareness. It’s a problem with behavior health illness.”

“There’s just no way possible for us to enforce that and nor would I simply because it’s an infringement on our Second Amendment, you know, our right to keep and bear arms,” Sheriff Cody Bowen added.

“If you believe that this measure is going to cut the school shootings down, or cut the gun violence down, you’re sadly mistaken,” he continued.

“But what has proven [to work] time and time again is… supporting your law enforcement, responsible gun ownership, teaching our children at a younger age respect for human life. That’s what we need to fall back on.”

Just the News added:

At least four other sheriffs, including those in Linn, Malheur, Jefferson, and and Sherman Counties, have indicated they would not enforce the ban. None of those of those counties voted to pass the measure. On the contrary, of the 36 counties in Oregon, a mere six voted to pass the RGVA.

Lincoln, Benton, Lane, Washington, Hood River, and Multnomah Counties approved the restrictions while Clackamas County tied its vote. All other counties opposed the measure.