Oregon Supreme Court leaves in place order blocking strict new gun law

The Oregon Supreme Court ruled to keep in place a lower court ruling that blocked a strict new gun law that voters approved by passing a measure on November's ballot.

"Magazine capacity restrictions and permitting requirements have a proven track record: they save lives!" Rosenblum said in a statement. "We are confident the Oregon Constitution — like the Second Amendment of the U.S. Constitution — allows these reasonable regulations." Ronn Blitzer is a reporter for Fox News Digital covering politics and breaking news. 

The law, which was approved by Oregon voters in November's election, is among the strictest in the nation. It bans large-capacity magazines over 10 rounds — except for current owners, law enforcement and the military — and requires a permit to purchase any gun. To qualify for a permit, an applicant would need to complete an approved firearm safety course that includes a review of state and federal laws and a demonstration before a certified instructor that the applicant can properly lock, load, unload, fire and store a gun.