Oregon sheriff says proposed gun background-check law won’t be enforced

Another sheriff said Tuesday that he will not enforce an upcoming state law that expands gun background checks to include private sales. Sheriff Dave Daniel, from Josephine County, Oregon which sits on the border with California, said that it appears that the law is not in line with the county’s charter and said he does not have the personnel to pursue violators committing a misdemeanor.

The Senate Bill, 941, which passed the state Senate on Tuesday, calls for criminal background checks for private gun transfers. The Beaver State would become the 12th state to adopt the policy. The state already requires a background check at dealerships. Supporters say any measure that makes it...


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