State v. Boyce

Defendant appeals his conviction for carrying a loaded firearm on the ground that the ordinance under which he was convicted violates Oregon Constitution, Article I, Section 27. We disagree and affirm.

A City of Portland police officer noticed defendant’s automobile travelling “at a high rate of speed without headlights.” The officer stopped defendant and walked toward the car. As he drew closer, he observed “what looked like a possible automatic handgun lying on the seat * * He reached in and found a loaded. 32 caliber automatic. Defendant was charged, tried and convicted under Portland…