Both sides in the fight over Oregon’s Ballot Measure 114 have until Dec. 23 to prepare their cases on why the measure’s new restrictions on firearms purchases and ownership should, or should not, be implemented.
Walter Smoloski, a spokesman for Gun Owners of America (GOA), one party suing to block the new law, confirmed the report on Dec. 13.
According to Smoloski, Harney County Circuit Judge Robert Raschio, extended a temporary restraining order he issued on Dec. 6 by 10 days.
Raschio had granted a request to stay a federal court order to implement the law after Harney County residents Joseph Arnold, Cliff Asmussen, the GOA, and the Gun Owner’s Foundation sued….