Oregon, Michigan Advance Gun Control Amid Partisan Divide

The Michigan Senate has passed five gun safety bills, including bans on ghost guns and bump stocks, and prohibiting most firearms inside the Michigan State Capitol and legislative office buildings, with exceptions for lawmakers with concealed pistol licenses and law enforcement. The ghost gun ban passed strictly along party lines, while the bump stock ban saw limited bipartisan support. These bills now face uncertainty in the Republican-controlled Michigan House, where similar legislation has previously stalled. In Oregon, the House approved a bill banning rapid-fire activators like bump stocks and permitting local governments to restrict concealed carry in certain public buildings, amid partisan opposition. Both states' legislative actions come in response to ongoing national debates over gun safety and Second Amendment rights. Supporters argue these measures enhance public safety, while opponents raise constitutional concerns.