Tired of Your Gun Rights Being Stripped Away?

If you live in California, Oregon, or Washington, you’ve probably seen the endless stream of gun restrictions being pushed through—magazine bans, ammo background checks, assault weapon regulations, and even gun taxes. But do any of these laws actually reduce crime? Or are they just punishing responsible gun owners?

In this post, we break down the dumbest gun laws in the West Coast’s most restrictive states and show why Idaho stands tall as a true Second Amendment stronghold.

California: Background Checks for Ammo + Frankenstein Firearms

California has led the charge on extreme gun control:

• Magazine capacity limited to 10 rounds
• Background checks to buy ammo
• Assault weapon bans requiring absurd modifications

It gets worse. Even active-duty law enforcement can’t own the same rifles they carry on duty unless they’re modified beyond recognition. And while these laws aim to “reduce crime,” the people most affected are responsible gun owners—not criminals.

Oregon: Measure 114 + Bureaucracy Over Freedom

Oregon’s new Measure 114 makes it harder than ever to own a gun by requiring permits to even purchase one. Add that to:

• 10-round magazine limits
• Strict safe storage laws inside private homes

Instead of educating people about gun safety, the state burdens its citizens with red tape and restrictions that criminals simply ignore. Education and responsibility, not overreach, should be the priority.

Washington: Gun Taxes + Semi-Auto Rifle Bans

Washington may be Idaho’s neighbor, but its approach to guns couldn’t be more different:

• Proposed taxes on ammo (up to 20%)
• Semi-automatic rifle restrictions
• Magazine capacity bans

All this while crime continues to rise in cities like Seattle. As gun laws get stricter, law-abiding citizens lose their ability to defend themselves—and criminals get bolder.

Idaho: Where Gun Freedom Still Exists

In sharp contrast, Idaho is a constitutional carry state, meaning:

• No permit required to carry concealed or open
• Short-barreled rifles, suppressors, and high-capacity magazines are legal
• Low crime rates and a strong culture of personal responsibility

Gun ownership in Idaho isn’t just about protection—it’s a way of life. Families shoot together, hunters are respected, and self-defense is a constitutional right, not a privilege.

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