Victory in the Northwest

Extreme Risk Protection Order Becomes Law in Oregon

ERPO’s passage indicates growing support for data-driven gun policy.

Salem, Oregon (August 16, 2017)  — Yesterday, Oregon Governor Kate Brown signed SB 719 into law. SB 719,  otherwise known as the Extreme Risk Protection Order (ERPO), establishes a process to remove guns from individuals at risk of harming themselves or others. With Governor Brown’s signature, Oregon be...