March 14, 2025 9:30 a.m. 

State Representative Alek Skarlatos is responding to what he calls “dangerous gun control measures being proposed.

A release from the 4th District lawmaker, said just one day after the Oregon Court of Appeals upheld Measure 114 – which Skarlatos called, “One of the most extreme gun control laws in American History”, the Democratic supermajority in the state legislature previewed a slate of new gun restrictions. Skarlatos said the proposals unfairly target law-abiding gun owners while doing nothing to address crime or improve mental health.

Skarlatos said, “In 2015, I survived and help stop an attempted mass shooting by an ISIS terrorist on a train traveling from Amsterdam to Paris”. Skarlatos said, “If a terrorist was able to get their hands on a fully automatic AK-47 in the middle of a ‘gun free’ continent, it’s clear that stripping Oregonians of their constitutional rights won’t prevent crime. Instead of attacking responsible gun owners, the Majority should focus on empowering law enforcement and ensuring adequate mental health services”.

Skarlatos said gun control bills introduced by Democrats in the 2025 legislative session include:

*HB 3075 – Expanding Measure 114

*HB 3076 – Targeting legally compliant firearm dealers

*SB 698 – Further restricting concealed carry permit holders’ ability to defend themselves

*SB 697 – Stripping 18-to 20-year-olds of their constitutional right to purchase firearms

Skarlatos said he is proud to remain committed to defending the Second Amendment and ensuring Oregonian’s rights are not trampled by out-of-touch politicians oushing dangerous policies.