http://nwpr.org en http://nwpr.org/post/oregon-corrections-officers-want-bring-personal-guns-work <a href="http://cpa.ds.npr.org/northwestnews/audio/2013/02/022013CL_prisonguns_web.mp3" class="asset-audio"></a><p>SALEM, Ore. – Corrections officers in Oregon say they need the option of being armed while they commute to and from work. Lawmakers are considering a measure to overturn a rule that bans corrections officers from bringing personal guns to the grounds of state prisons.<p>The 2009 personal gun rule applies to employees and visitors at most state buildings. Thu, 21 Feb 2013 01:27:32 +0000 Chris Lehman 23074 at http://nwpr.org Oregon Corrections Officers Want To Bring Personal Guns To Work http://nwpr.org/post/washington-and-oregon-lawmakers-eye-universal-background-gun-checks-0 <p></p><p>Democratic lawmakers in both Washington and Oregon are working on measures to require background checks for all gun sales. A universal check proposal was introduced Wednesday in the Washington House. A similar bill is expected in the Oregon Senate soon. Thu, 31 Jan 2013 00:52:05 +0000 Austin Jenkins 21986 at http://nwpr.org Washington And Oregon Lawmakers Eye Universal Background Gun Checks