Oregon sheriffs refuse to enforce state ban on magazines holding more than 10 rounds

Multiple Oregon sheriffs have publicly refused to enforce a newly implemented state law barring magazines with a capacity of more than 10 rounds, insisting the law is unconstitutional.

Oregon voters last week passed the Reduction of Gun Violence Act, which bans such magazines, while imposing other restrictions, though the sheriffs assert that the provision violates the Second Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, the Fox News reported.

"There’s just no way possible for us to enforce that and nor would I simply because it’s an infringement on our Second Amendment, you know, our right to keep and bear arms," said Union County Sheriff Cody Bowen, per the outlet. He further argued that the law would not achieve its stated goal of reducing gun violence.

"If you believe that this measure is going to cut the school shootings down, or cut the gun violence down, you're sadly mistaken," he continued. "But what has proven [to work] time and time again is... supporting your law enforcement, responsible gun ownership, teaching our children at a younger age respect for human life. That's what we need to fall back on."

At least four other sheriffs, including those in Linn, Malheur, Jefferson, and and Sherman Counties, have indicated they would not enforce the ban. None of those of those counties voted to pass the measure. On the contrary, of the 36 counties in Oregon, a mere six voted to pass the RGVA.

Lincoln, Benton, Lane, Washington, Hood River, and Multnomah Counties approved the restrictions while Clackamas County tied its vote. All other counties opposed the measure.