mclumber1 Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 Quote The Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries found this week that a Walmart store in St. Helens violated the state's nondiscrimination laws when it refused to sell a rifle to a woman who was not yet 21 years old. Hannah Brumbles, 18, of Deer Island, Ore., filed a civil rights complaint with the state agency in April. She says Walmart discriminated against her by refusing to sell her a rifle, even though Oregon law says individuals over 18 may legally purchase firearms. BOLI agrees. After stores stopped selling guns to young people under 21 in the wake of a mass shooting in Florida, Oregon teenagers revolted—filing three complaints alleging stores were violating the state constitution by discriminating on the basis of age. Two previous complaints filed with BOLI were withdrawn before the agency could finish its civil rights investigations. Brumbles' case is set for a hearing in November to determine damages, which could be as high as $5,000. It also sets a precedent: Stores are legally obligated to sell guns to 18-year-olds in Oregon, unless lawmakers act. https://www.wweek.com/news/business/2018/08/21/oregon-labor-commissioner-says-walmart-broke-law-by-refusing-gun-sale-to-teen/ I called this back in the spring. Walmart and other stores in Oregon who changed their firearms policy for 18-20 year olds would be found in violation of state law. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chadatog Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 I guess right to refuse service doesn't protect your beliefs if they go against the NRA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mclumber1 Posted August 25, 2018 Author Share Posted August 25, 2018 10 minutes ago, Chadatog said: I guess right to refuse service doesn't protect your beliefs if they go against the NRA Oregon's anti-discrimination law encompasses many traits, including age. You cannot refuse service or sale to someone based on their age in the state, if the person is otherwise legally allowed to purchase a service or product. State and federal law says you you must be at least 18 to purchase a long gun, so the stores within the state have no choice but to follow the law. This is the same law that got that cake shop into a lot of trouble for refusing to sell a couple a gay wedding cake. Relevant Oregon law, ORS 659A.400 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThreePi Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 Hey, maybe Walmart should just stop selling guns, period. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mclumber1 Posted August 25, 2018 Author Share Posted August 25, 2018 1 hour ago, ThreePi said: Hey, maybe Walmart should just stop selling guns, period. That's what they'd have to do, at least in Oregon, to stop breaking the law. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser_Soze Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 Yep, sell them or don't sell them. Seems like an easy decision. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodimus Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 So all Oregon Teenagers hit the bar. Hurry they can't deny you. Hurry age is just a number. go get your drivers licensee when ever you want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mclumber1 Posted August 25, 2018 Author Share Posted August 25, 2018 1 hour ago, Rodimus said: So all Oregon Teenagers hit the bar. Hurry they can't deny you. Hurry age is just a number. go get your drivers licensee when ever you want. The law has a specific carve out for Alcohol and marijuana. There is no carve out for gun sales. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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