Strict gun bill on Oregon ballot will cause 'greater risk of violence,' harmful to public safety, critics warn

Gun control opponents worry an Oregon ballot measure will make their communities less safe since police agencies will be forced to fund and operate a massive permit-to-purchase program.

"This is the most extreme gun control measure in the country, or at least one of the most extreme," Oregon State Shooting Association President Kerry Spurgin told Fox News. "It will virtually eliminate firearm sales in Oregon as written."

If approved, Measure 114 would require a background check, hands-on firearm training, fingerprint collection and a permit to purchase a gun. Police would be required to maintain an electronic, searchable database of all firearm permits.