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Oregon Gun Surge Before Law Took Effect | Seattle News
Oregon’s Measure 114, a gun control law still stuck in legal limbo, has already sparked a massive surge in gun purchases—background checks jumped 15% after the vote, far outpacing pre-vote trends. Researchers estimate 63,000 extra checks likely wouldn’t have happened without the measure, showing how proposed laws can reshape behavior even before they’re enforced. The ripple effect? It could take over a year to return gun ownership levels to where they’d be without the law. A perfect storm for study—and proof that politics moves fast, even when the law doesn’t. Listen in comfort:Get a discount…
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