Oregon gun storage law would be among the toughest in the U.S. Critics: Law would waste time if needed to defend one’s self By ANDREW SELSKY, Associated Press Published: April 19, 2021, 6:50pm Share: Semi-automatic rifles are displayed on a wall at a gun shop in Lynnwood. Lawmakers in Oregon are considering a proposed gun storage law that would be the among strongest in the U.S. (Associated Press files) SALEM, Ore. — A proposed gun storage law that would be among the toughest in the U.S. is headed for a vote in the Oregon Legislature, with backers saying it will save lives and opponents contending it could lead to deaths.