To: The Oregon State House, The Oregon State Senate, and Governor Kate Brown

Gun victim compensation

All gun owners in the State should be required to register their guns and to provide proof of insurance sufficient to compensate victims and their families for injures or deaths caused by their gun.

Why is this important?

Car owners are required to register their cars and carry automobile insurance to cover any damages their cars may cause. Guns can be even more deadly. Gun owners should not be treated more favorably than car owners. In the event of death or injury, victims and their families should be compensated through insurance instead of being forced to rely on public assistance