Oregon voters narrowly passed Ballot Measure 114 which, among many other provisions, would require a background check and permit before people are sold firearms. But that measure is now tied up in a court challenge with no clear timetable for implementation. Meanwhile, Democratic lawmakers in the Oregon legislature have advanced a gun safety bill that would make a few different legal changes. HB 2005 passed the House and is scheduled to be heard by the Senate. Republican senators have been deliberately absent from the chamber in recent weeks, slowing the progress of considering this and other legislation.

We invited senators from both major parties to join us to discuss the gun safety proposal. We hear from Democratic Sen. Floyd Prozanski from South Lane and North Douglas counties, and Republican Sen. David Brock Smith from Port Orford.