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In Washington state, Democratic Gov. Jay Inslee is expected to sign legislation to ban many semi-automatic rifles, including AR-15s. In Florida, a bill passed by the Republican-dominated statehouse allows people to carry concealed firearms without a permit.

Emotions are running high in Oregon over a bill that would impose restrictions on gun use. The debate in the Oregon State Capitol comes as Democrats and Republicans across the

An emotionally charged debate over Oregon’s gun-related legislation recently brought lawmakers on different sides of the issue near tears, reflecting a passionate divide over gun rights that is also playing out nationwide.

Emotionally-charged debate brought lawmakers on differing sides near tears.

Charged debate on Oregon gun bills reflects national divide | 2023-04-13 08:10:18

A recent debate over gun-related legislation between politicians in Oregon showed the passionate divide over gun rights in the United States.

Republican politicians say community safety depends on access to firearms. Democrats say safety is the very reason they are calling for greater restrictions.

One of the most sweeping bills being proposed, would increase the purchasing age to 21 for AR-15s and similar types of guns, impose penalties for possessing undetectable firearms and allow for more limited concealed-carry rights.

An emotionally charged debate over Oregon's gun-related legislation recently brought lawmakers on different sides of the issue near tears, reflecting a passionate divide over gun rights that is also playing out nationwide.

An emotionally charged debate over Oregons gun-related legislation recently brought lawmakers on different sides of the issue near tears.