Political Science Faculty Chris Shortell Discusses Measure 114 with PBS NewsHour

How a strict gun safety measure divided the state of Oregon

Chris Shortell

Associate Professor of Political Science, Chris Shortell, spoke with William Brangham of PBS NewsHour on February 1 about how Measure 114 has deeply divided the state of Oregon.

"Shortell says 114's passage shows that, even in a state with strong gun traditions, people are open to putting greater regulation gun owners. But without a go-ahead from the courts, Oregonians may never see its effects."

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