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0 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW Herb Rothschild Jr.: Respecting limits ... A Q & A with Schneider interim director Scott Malbaurn ... Four & Twenty Blackbirds Bakery takes flight to new roost ... Herb Rothschild Jr.: Respecting limits ... A Q & A with Schneider interim director Scott Malbaurn ... Four & Twenty Blackbirds Bakery takes flight to new roost ... OUR VIEW Our View: Close gun-sale loophole Comment DailyTidings.com Writer Posted Apr. 21, 2015 at 12:01 AM Posted Apr. 21, 2015 at 12:01 AM » Social News Senate Bill 941, which would require background checks on firearm sales between private individuals in Oregon, produced the predictable howls from the pro-gun lobby, which has grown accustomed to intimidating politicians into bending to its will. But the state senators got it right in approving a measure that will close a loophole while depriving no eligible person of the right to purchase a gun.  Under the bill, Oregon would become the 12th state to require background checks on firearms sales and transfers between private individuals. That means gun purchasers would have to follow the same rules — and meet the same requirements — now in place for people buying firearms from licensed dealers or at gun shows. State law makes it illegal for felons, domestic abuse offenders and those committed for mental health treatment to carry guns. The Senate bill would make the enforcement of that more complete by plugging the leak in the law that now allows those people to purchase guns from individuals, particularly through Internet purchases. Opponents say the law would not keep guns away from criminals who are intent on getting a firearm, and that's probably true in most cases. But it could stop an unstable person from buying a gun over the Internet and make it more difficult for a felon to make a purchase in anonymity. Background checks do not stop law-abiding, mentally stable people from purchasing firearms and are no threat to their Second Amendment rights. Oregon House members should follow the Senate's lead and approve the bill. DailyTidings.com Writer Posted Apr. 21, 2015 at 12:01 AM » Comment or view comments Reader Reaction » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... Business Name address Location, ST | website.com Find Southern Oregon Attractions Bars Restaurants Beauty Salons Entertainment Doctors Medical Specialists Contractors Education Lawn Services Lawyers Shopping Travel Tanning Used Cars Wedding Services ▼ Add your business here + Events Calendar Connect with DailyTidings.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Alerts Email alerts RSS feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2015 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. DailyTidings.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501