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 02.18.09
CHL PRIVACY BILL INTRODUCED. |
House Reps Kim
Thatcher and Jeff
Barker have introduced legislation to protect the privacy
of persons with concealed handgun licenses.
OFF has been working with legislators since prior
to the session to get a bill introduced that would stop
the malicious
abuse of the records of license holders.
The
Medford Mail Tribune started seeking these records after
we assisted a Medford area teacher in her efforts to have her
employer stop denying her rights as a CHL holder. (That case
is currently on appeal)
The Tribune was attempting to get the names and private information
of other teachers in the area. (The Tribune has editorialized
against gun owners rights.) So far, the Sheriff has refused
to disclose this information and a lawsuit is ongoing. (The
court demanded that the Sheriff disclose the private information
and the Sheriff has appealed.)
Recently an organization sought the lists to use for fundraising
drives.
Now Representatives Thatcher and Barker have introduced HB
2727 (pdf)to put a stop to these abuses of privacy.We applaud
their work on behalf of gun owners. Please let them know
you appreciate their efforts.
The bill has a lengthy list of cosponsors and is supported by
the Oregon sheriffs across the state.
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