On Tuesday, Dec. 13 in Burns, Harney County Circuit Court Judge Robert S. Raschio ruled that he would continue a temporary restraining order on Measure 114 (M114) until he receives notice from the state on the new permit system to purchase a firearm in the state of Oregon.

M114 passed in November and was scheduled to go into effect on Dec. 8. The measure requires permits, background checks, and completion of a safety class. The measure also bans purchasing magazines that carry more than 10 rounds of ammunition.

If the measure takes effect, individuals who already own magazines that can hold more than 10 rounds can continue to possess or use them at firing ranges, competitions, or for hunting (if allowed by the law). However, individuals wouldn’t be able to purchase a new magazine in the state of Oregon that holds more than 10 rounds.

The lawsuit — which was filed by Harney County residents Joseph Arnold and Cliff Asmussen, along with the nonprofit Gun Owners of America — argues that aspects of M114 violate the Oregon State Constitution.

On Dec. 13, Ben Callaway, owner of Spent Cartridge in Burns, testified that his distributors would not ship such guns to his store because of M114. He stated that he could only purchase firearms that ship without a magazine.

On Friday, Dec. 23, Rashcio will hear challenges from the attorney general’s office.