OR SB987

Directs the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission to classify felon in possession of a firearm as crime category 8 on the sentencing guidelines grid, increasing the severity ranking for this offense

Amends ORS 166.270, which prohibits any person convicted of a felony under state or federal law from owning or possessing a firearm

Felon in possession of a firearm remains classified as a Class C felony, while felon in possession of a restricted weapon (switchblades, blackjacks, metal knuckles, etc.) remains a Class A misdemeanor

Exemptions continue to apply for individuals with only one prior non-violent felony who have been discharged from imprisonment, parole, or probation for 15 years, or those granted relief from firearm disabilities