Virginia Governor
Virginia Governor?s Gun Control Plan Would Prohibit Firearms Capable of Accepting 10-Round Mags
by John Thomas on January 17, 2019
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam would like to ban ?assault firearms,? which are to be defined under the new proposal as any firearm ?equipped with a magazine that holds more than 10 rounds of ammunition.? (Photo: Northam/Facebook)
Gov. Ralph Northam (D) of Virginia has announced his support last week for what he calls a ?comprehensive package? of gun safety legislation. Among the proposals (see full list below), limiting the number of firearms that can be purchased to one per month, and prohibiting the sale, purchase, possession, and transport of any firearm with a magazine that holds more than ten rounds of ammunition.
?We lose too many Virginians each year to senseless gun violence, and it is time we take meaningful steps to protect the health and safety of our citizens,? said Northam in a press release obtained by {elsewhere}. ?I look forward to opening a dialogue with the General Assembly on this legislative package of reasonable gun violence reforms, which appropriately balances Second Amendment Rights with public safety.?
Gun rights advocates are concerned. Most of the firearms owned by the residents of Virginia would become illegal under the proposed legislation since they are equipped with a magazine that holds more than ten rounds. There is no grandfather provision for allowing current gun owners to keep their firearms. So presumably, if the proposed legislation were to become law, current gun owners would have to surrender their firearms or else face prosecution.
The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), the firearms industry trade association, is troubled by the potential scope of the proposed legislation. The group is worried that the proposed legislation would put most firearms for sale in Virginia beyond the reach of law-abiding citizens.
?The legislative proposals being discussed would put most firearms beyond the reach of law-abiding Virginians who choose the firearms of their choice to protect themselves, hunt, and practice recreational target shooting,? Lawrence G. Keane, the NSSF?s general counsel told The Washington Free Beacon. ?That could potentially impact the availability of tens of millions of firearms.?
Gov. Northam?s Plan to Combat Gun Violence and Improve Safety in the Commonwealth
Require universal background checks;
Establish an Extreme Risk Protective Order;
Reinstate Virginia?s One Handgun a Month law;
Prohibit individuals subject to final protective orders from possessing firearms;
Ban assault firearms; Prevent children from accessing firearms;
Require individuals to report lost or stolen firearms to law enforcement.
The Republican leadership in Virginia?s legislature intends to oppose Gov. Northam?s gun control package.
In a recent statement on Twitter, Kirk Cox, the Republican speaker of Virginia?s House of Delegates said, ?The @vahousegop will steadfastly fight to defend the Second Amendment rights of law abiding citizens from far-left gun control proposals this session.? In addition to the Republican leadership, the National Rifle Association and Virginia Citizens Defense League stated that they would fight the proposed gun ban and gun confiscation legislation.
by John Thomas on January 17, 2019
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam would like to ban ?assault firearms,? which are to be defined under the new proposal as any firearm ?equipped with a magazine that holds more than 10 rounds of ammunition.? (Photo: Northam/Facebook)
Gov. Ralph Northam (D) of Virginia has announced his support last week for what he calls a ?comprehensive package? of gun safety legislation. Among the proposals (see full list below), limiting the number of firearms that can be purchased to one per month, and prohibiting the sale, purchase, possession, and transport of any firearm with a magazine that holds more than ten rounds of ammunition.
?We lose too many Virginians each year to senseless gun violence, and it is time we take meaningful steps to protect the health and safety of our citizens,? said Northam in a press release obtained by {elsewhere}. ?I look forward to opening a dialogue with the General Assembly on this legislative package of reasonable gun violence reforms, which appropriately balances Second Amendment Rights with public safety.?
Gun rights advocates are concerned. Most of the firearms owned by the residents of Virginia would become illegal under the proposed legislation since they are equipped with a magazine that holds more than ten rounds. There is no grandfather provision for allowing current gun owners to keep their firearms. So presumably, if the proposed legislation were to become law, current gun owners would have to surrender their firearms or else face prosecution.
The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), the firearms industry trade association, is troubled by the potential scope of the proposed legislation. The group is worried that the proposed legislation would put most firearms for sale in Virginia beyond the reach of law-abiding citizens.
?The legislative proposals being discussed would put most firearms beyond the reach of law-abiding Virginians who choose the firearms of their choice to protect themselves, hunt, and practice recreational target shooting,? Lawrence G. Keane, the NSSF?s general counsel told The Washington Free Beacon. ?That could potentially impact the availability of tens of millions of firearms.?
Gov. Northam?s Plan to Combat Gun Violence and Improve Safety in the Commonwealth
Require universal background checks;
Establish an Extreme Risk Protective Order;
Reinstate Virginia?s One Handgun a Month law;
Prohibit individuals subject to final protective orders from possessing firearms;
Ban assault firearms; Prevent children from accessing firearms;
Require individuals to report lost or stolen firearms to law enforcement.
The Republican leadership in Virginia?s legislature intends to oppose Gov. Northam?s gun control package.
In a recent statement on Twitter, Kirk Cox, the Republican speaker of Virginia?s House of Delegates said, ?The @vahousegop will steadfastly fight to defend the Second Amendment rights of law abiding citizens from far-left gun control proposals this session.? In addition to the Republican leadership, the National Rifle Association and Virginia Citizens Defense League stated that they would fight the proposed gun ban and gun confiscation legislation.
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It's a friggen plague starting to take hold. For the life of me, NOT one of these so called common sense proposals with do a damn thing about the real problem of crime. So the end around game is registration and confiscation. That's about it. 0 -
Ironic. I was told that type of stuff only happened out West. 0 -
quote:which are to be defined under the new proposal as any firearm ?equipped with a magazine that holds more than 10 rounds of ammunition.
If that is true, the headline is false.0 -
It's magazines GREATER than 10, and the Virginia House will trash him if he tries half his agenda. Happily, in VA, the Gov. gets ONE term, and out. 0 -
The Virginia Republicans keep running North Va. Federal Beaurocrats. They will never win the Governor race again.
Northam is a leftist as they come.
The Old Dominion is finished.0 -
Republicans in the VA Senate killed much of his gun control agenda in committee a couple days ago. However there is still some legislation in the House. This was less intended to pass as it was to make it a campaign issue this 2020. The entire General Assembly is up for election this 2020, so even if they don't get gun control this year, it could still be soon. Extreme risk protective orders are a serious concern, and something that some Republicans support.
https://therepublicanstandard.com/republicans-defeat-first-round-of-northams-gun-control-agenda-in-senate-committee/?fbclid=IwAR1G7dSDThsA7O8oKAsf39gFTY40L8GNoFU5hsnzYyIG7PIhH3Tft2qcgGo0 -
quote:Originally posted by shilowar
Republicans in the VA Senate killed much of his gun control agenda in committee a couple days ago. However there is still some legislation in the House. This was less intended to pass as it was to make it a campaign issue this 2020. The entire General Assembly is up for election this 2020, so even if they don't get gun control this year, it could still be soon. Extreme risk protective orders are a serious concern, and something that some Republicans support.
https://therepublicanstandard.com/republicans-defeat-first-round-of-northams-gun-control-agenda-in-senate-committee/?fbclid=IwAR1G7dSDThsA7O8oKAsf39gFTY40L8GNoFU5hsnzYyIG7PIhH3Tft2qcgGo
Rubio is one of them hoping someone runs against him in the primary0 -
quote:Originally posted by savage170
quote:Originally posted by shilowar
Republicans in the VA Senate killed much of his gun control agenda in committee a couple days ago. However there is still some legislation in the House. This was less intended to pass as it was to make it a campaign issue this 2020. The entire General Assembly is up for election this 2020, so even if they don't get gun control this year, it could still be soon. Extreme risk protective orders are a serious concern, and something that some Republicans support.
https://therepublicanstandard.com/republicans-defeat-first-round-of-northams-gun-control-agenda-in-senate-committee/?fbclid=IwAR1G7dSDThsA7O8oKAsf39gFTY40L8GNoFU5hsnzYyIG7PIhH3Tft2qcgGo
Rubio is one of them hoping someone runs against him in the primary
Extreme risk/Red Flag protective orders are nothing more than an avenue to circumvent 2A. Some gun grabber worked on this idea, and as soon as they realized what they had they are pushing them all over the US. They know it will take years for a challenge to work through the courts, in the meantime they will seize thousands of guns and or kill/arrest citizens based on ex parte orders based on hear say and with no due process until long after the seizure has occurred.0 -
"Happily, in VA, the Gov. gets ONE term, and out."
How I wish that was the case in Florida for the Governor and all of the various cabinet officers such as the Commissioner of Agriculture as well.
Best Regards - AQH0 -
I am shocked they haven't tried negotiation a deal for the wall with gun control. 0 -
quote:Originally posted by select-fire
I am shocked they haven't tried negotiation a deal for the wall with gun control.
Give it time....I don't have alot of confidence in trump when it comes to gun control. He might be more inclined to wait until his second term, if he gets re-elected.0 -
quote:Originally posted by shilowar
quote:Originally posted by savage170
quote:Originally posted by shilowar
Republicans in the VA Senate killed much of his gun control agenda in committee a couple days ago. However there is still some legislation in the House. This was less intended to pass as it was to make it a campaign issue this 2020. The entire General Assembly is up for election this 2020, so even if they don't get gun control this year, it could still be soon. Extreme risk protective orders are a serious concern, and something that some Republicans support.
https://therepublicanstandard.com/republicans-defeat-first-round-of-northams-gun-control-agenda-in-senate-committee/?fbclid=IwAR1G7dSDThsA7O8oKAsf39gFTY40L8GNoFU5hsnzYyIG7PIhH3Tft2qcgGo
Rubio is one of them hoping someone runs against him in the primary
Extreme risk/Red Flag protective orders are nothing more than an avenue to circumvent 2A. Some gun grabber worked on this idea, and as soon as they realized what they had they are pushing them all over the US. They know it will take years for a challenge to work through the courts, in the meantime they will seize thousands of guns and or kill/arrest citizens based on ex parte orders based on hear say and with no due process until long after the seizure has occurred.
It's here in Illinois.///////////////////////////0 -
The infamous red/blue electoral map is a tell all. 0 -
Just implemented the 10 round limit and other rediculus anti gun rules here in NJ. This cancer of restrictive anti gun rules is spreading. Its unfair wrong and criminals could care less.
As usual law abiding citizens get punished by ill informed politicians,0 -
quote:Originally posted by wpage
As usual law abiding citizens get punished by ill informed politicians,
This is the problem...it's not the politicians that are ill informed. Do you not realize this has nothing to do with combating crime? Combating crime is the public justification, it is about control and tyranny. It has been discussed, in the media even that none of these gun control laws would do anything to stop the mass shootings and gun violence that the leftists pretend they would. If it were even possible, the only measure that would stop gun violence would be to magically remove every single firearm from society, but that genie is out of the bottle, because the technology is known so someone would just start making more. Complete confiscation from the law abiding public is the end goal. The left does not care about the criminals, and they don't care if confiscation would put the public at the mercy of criminals, that would simple justify the government in coming down on everyone. Self defense is an individual right, the left does not acknowledge individual rights or liberty. Please stop believing that politicians are ignorant on the gun control issue, they know exactly what they are doing!0 -
I can see the 357 Magnum/ 41 magnum revolvers making a comeback. 0 -
I just e-mail my House of Delegates member Joe McNamara.....he is new at this so we'll see how how responds. 0 -
quote:Originally posted by wpage
As usual law abiding citizens get punished by ill informed politicians,
This is the problem...it's not the politicians that are ill informed. Do you not realize this has nothing to do with combating crime? Combating crime is the public justification, it is about control and tyranny. It has been discussed, in the media even that none of these gun control laws would do anything to stop the mass shootings and gun violence that the leftists pretend they would. If it were even possible, the only measure that would stop gun violence would be to magically remove every single firearm from society, but that genie is out of the bottle, because the technology is known so someone would just start making more. Complete confiscation from the law abiding public is the end goal. The left does not care about the criminals, and they don't care if confiscation would put the public at the mercy of criminals, that would simple justify the government in coming down on everyone. Self defense is an individual right, the left does not acknowledge individual rights or liberty. Please stop believing that politicians are ignorant on the gun control issue, they know exactly what they are doing!0 -
If we could stop gun violence, we would just have...violence. 0 -
Looks like every one of these stinkers was defeated in committee and are now consigned to the junk heap! None of these bills would find much support in SW VA!!! Notice every one of these bills was sponsored by Dumbocrats!
Support NRA-ILA
This week, the Virginia Senate Committee on Courts of Justice and the House Militia, Police and Public Safety Committee heard and voted to defeat many of Governor Ralph Northam?s requested gun control bills.
Bills listed as ?passed by indefinitely? have been defeated for the 2019 legislative session. Bills listed as ?laid on the table? have been heard and would require a majority vote to be brought back up.
Senate Committee on Courts of Justice:
Senate Bill 1163, sponsored by Senator Richard Saslaw (D-35), was passed by a 9-6 vote to be referred to the Senate Finance Committee. It contains very broad and overreaching language to ban items that increase the rate of fire of semi-automatic rifles, but do not fundamentally alter the way they operate. It could be interpreted to ban firearm modifications such as match grade triggers, and ergonomic changes that are commonly done by law-abiding gun owners to make their firearms more suitable for a variety of lawful purposes.
Senate Bill 1084, sponsored by Senator David Marsden (D-37), was passed by indefinitely with an 11-4 vote. It would have imposed a vague and unpredictable standard of firearm storage upon law-abiding citizens and made them civilly liable for injury resulting from actions by a criminal who acquired a firearm stored in a non-compliant manner.
Senate Bill 1096, sponsored by Senator Janet Howell (D-32), was defeated by a 6-9 vote. It would have restricted the ability of young people to use firearms for lawful purposes and increased penalties on adults who violated it.
Senate Bill 1162, sponsored by Senator Saslaw, was passed by indefinitely with a 9-6 vote. It would have criminalized private firearm transfers and denied adults under the age of 21 their Second Amendment rights by prohibiting them from purchasing firearms.
Senate Bill 1454, sponsored by Senator Louise Lucas (D-18) was defeated by a 6-8 vote. It would have criminalized private firearm transfers.
Senate Bill 1303, sponsored by Senator Edwards (D-21), was defeated by a 6-8 vote. It would have allowed local governments to prohibit law-abiding citizens from carrying firearms for self-defense at meetings of a local government body.
Senate Bill 1324, sponsored by Senator Jennifer McClellan (D-9), was defeated by a 6-8 vote. It would have further victimized law-abiding gun owners who suffered loss or theft of their firearms if they did not report them within a certain time.
Senate Bill 1446, sponsored by Senator Mamie Locke (D-2), was defeated by a 5-9 vote. It would have reinstated a handgun rationing law that was in place from 1993 until it was repealed in 2012. It would have limited handgun purchases to one per 30 day period.
Senate Bill 1458, sponsored by Senator George Barker (D-39), failed to report by a 7-7 vote. It would have allowed for individuals to be stripped of their Second Amendment rights without due process on baseless accusations.
Senate Bill 1473, sponsored by Senator Deeds, was defeated by a 6-8 vote. It would have allowed local governments to suspend Second Amendment rights at public events.
Senate Bill 1482, sponsored by Senator Creigh Deeds (D-25), failed to report by a 7-7 vote. It would have added Albemarle county and the City of Charlottesville to the jurisdictions in which law-abiding citizens would not be allowed to carry certain firearms without a concealed carry permit.
House Militia, Police and Public Safety Committee ? Subcommittee #1
House Bill 1654, sponsored by Delegate Sam Rasoul (D-11), was passed by indefinitely with a 4-2 vote. It would have prohibited law-abiding citizens from carrying long guns in certain jurisdictions without a concealed carry permit.certain jurisdictions without a concealed carry permit.
House Bill 1856, sponsored by Delegate Delores McQuinn (D-70), was laid on the table by a 4-2 vote. It would have allowed local governments to prohibit law-abiding citizens from defending themselves while visiting public libraries.
House Bill 1992, sponsored by Delegate Cia Price (D-95), was passed by indefinitely with a 4-2 vote. It would have allowed local governments to enact their own gun control ordinances, potentially resulting in a patchwork of laws and the Second Amendment not being equally protected across the state.
House Bill 1644, sponsored by Delegate Jeffrey Bourne (D-71), was passed by indefinitely with a 4-2 vote. It would have further victimized law-abiding gun owners who suffered loss or theft of their firearms if they did not report them within a certain time.
House Bill 1691, sponsored by Delegate Marcus Simon (D-53), was passed by indefinitely with a 4-2 vote. It was a vaguely worded attempt at banning ?undetectable firearms? already banned under federal law. It would have likely banned many commonly owned firearms made with modern materials that are not actually undetectable.
House Bill 1763, sponsored by Delegate Rip Sullivan (D-48), was passed by indefinitely with a 4-2 vote. It would have allowed for individuals to be stripped of their Second Amendment rights without due process on baseless accusations.
House Bill 1956, sponsored by Delegate David Toscano (D-57), was passed by indefinitely with a 4-1 vote. It would have allowed local governments to suspend Second Amendment rights at public events.
House Bill 1957, sponsored by Delegate Toscano, was passed by indefinitely with a 4-1 vote. It would have allowed courts to restrict the self-defense rights of parents who have a child in their household found to be needing services or who is a status offender.
House Bill 2244, sponsored by Delegate Sullivan, was passed by indefinitely with a 4-1 vote. It would have expanded the misdemeanor offenses that would result in a loss of Second Amendment rights.
House Bill 2285, sponsored by Delegate Cliff Hayes (D-77), was passed by indefinitely with a 4-1 vote. It would have restricted the ability of young people to use firearms for lawful purposes and increased penalties on adults who violated it.
House Bill 2399, sponsored by Delegate Alfonso Lopez (D-49), was passed by indefinitely with a 4-1 vote. It would have allowed state police to delay firearm transfers up to five business days to process instant background checks instead of the current end of business day requirement.
House Bill 2479, sponsored by Delegate Kenneth Plum (D-36), was passed by indefinitely with a 4-1 vote. It would have criminalized private firearm transfers.
House Bill 2492, sponsored by Delegate Kathy Tran (D-42), was passed by indefinitely with a 4-1 vote. It would have banned many commonly owned semi-automatic rifles and handguns as well as ammunition magazines greater than ten rounds in capacity, encompassing most standard capacity magazines in use by law-abiding citizens. In addition, it would have banned the carrying of certain shotguns by individuals who do not have a concealed carry permit.
House Bill 2604, sponsored by Delegate Jeion Ward (D-92), was passed by indefinitely with a 4-1 vote. It would have reinstated a handgun rationing law that was in place from 1993 until it was repealed in 2012. It would have limited handgun purchases to one per 30 day period.0 -
quote:Originally posted by varifleman
Looks like every one of these stinkers was defeated in committee and are now consigned to the junk heap! None of these bills would find much support in SW VA!!! Notice every one of these bills was sponsored by Dumbocrats!
Support NRA-ILA
This week, the Virginia Senate Committee on Courts of Justice and the House Militia, Police and Public Safety Committee heard and voted to defeat many of Governor Ralph Northam?s requested gun control bills.
Bills listed as ?passed by indefinitely? have been defeated for the 2019 legislative session. Bills listed as ?laid on the table? have been heard and would require a majority vote to be brought back up.
Senate Committee on Courts of Justice:
Senate Bill 1163, sponsored by Senator Richard Saslaw (D-35), was passed by a 9-6 vote to be referred to the Senate Finance Committee. It contains very broad and overreaching language to ban items that increase the rate of fire of semi-automatic rifles, but do not fundamentally alter the way they operate. It could be interpreted to ban firearm modifications such as match grade triggers, and ergonomic changes that are commonly done by law-abiding gun owners to make their firearms more suitable for a variety of lawful purposes.
Senate Bill 1084, sponsored by Senator David Marsden (D-37), was passed by indefinitely with an 11-4 vote. It would have imposed a vague and unpredictable standard of firearm storage upon law-abiding citizens and made them civilly liable for injury resulting from actions by a criminal who acquired a firearm stored in a non-compliant manner.
Senate Bill 1096, sponsored by Senator Janet Howell (D-32), was defeated by a 6-9 vote. It would have restricted the ability of young people to use firearms for lawful purposes and increased penalties on adults who violated it.
Senate Bill 1162, sponsored by Senator Saslaw, was passed by indefinitely with a 9-6 vote. It would have criminalized private firearm transfers and denied adults under the age of 21 their Second Amendment rights by prohibiting them from purchasing firearms.
Senate Bill 1454, sponsored by Senator Louise Lucas (D-18) was defeated by a 6-8 vote. It would have criminalized private firearm transfers.
Senate Bill 1303, sponsored by Senator Edwards (D-21), was defeated by a 6-8 vote. It would have allowed local governments to prohibit law-abiding citizens from carrying firearms for self-defense at meetings of a local government body.
Senate Bill 1324, sponsored by Senator Jennifer McClellan (D-9), was defeated by a 6-8 vote. It would have further victimized law-abiding gun owners who suffered loss or theft of their firearms if they did not report them within a certain time.
Senate Bill 1446, sponsored by Senator Mamie Locke (D-2), was defeated by a 5-9 vote. It would have reinstated a handgun rationing law that was in place from 1993 until it was repealed in 2012. It would have limited handgun purchases to one per 30 day period.
Senate Bill 1458, sponsored by Senator George Barker (D-39), failed to report by a 7-7 vote. It would have allowed for individuals to be stripped of their Second Amendment rights without due process on baseless accusations.
Senate Bill 1473, sponsored by Senator Deeds, was defeated by a 6-8 vote. It would have allowed local governments to suspend Second Amendment rights at public events.
Senate Bill 1482, sponsored by Senator Creigh Deeds (D-25), failed to report by a 7-7 vote. It would have added Albemarle county and the City of Charlottesville to the jurisdictions in which law-abiding citizens would not be allowed to carry certain firearms without a concealed carry permit.
House Militia, Police and Public Safety Committee ? Subcommittee #1
House Bill 1654, sponsored by Delegate Sam Rasoul (D-11), was passed by indefinitely with a 4-2 vote. It would have prohibited law-abiding citizens from carrying long guns in certain jurisdictions without a concealed carry permit.certain jurisdictions without a concealed carry permit.
House Bill 1856, sponsored by Delegate Delores McQuinn (D-70), was laid on the table by a 4-2 vote. It would have allowed local governments to prohibit law-abiding citizens from defending themselves while visiting public libraries.
House Bill 1992, sponsored by Delegate Cia Price (D-95), was passed by indefinitely with a 4-2 vote. It would have allowed local governments to enact their own gun control ordinances, potentially resulting in a patchwork of laws and the Second Amendment not being equally protected across the state.
House Bill 1644, sponsored by Delegate Jeffrey Bourne (D-71), was passed by indefinitely with a 4-2 vote. It would have further victimized law-abiding gun owners who suffered loss or theft of their firearms if they did not report them within a certain time.
House Bill 1691, sponsored by Delegate Marcus Simon (D-53), was passed by indefinitely with a 4-2 vote. It was a vaguely worded attempt at banning ?undetectable firearms? already banned under federal law. It would have likely banned many commonly owned firearms made with modern materials that are not actually undetectable.
House Bill 1763, sponsored by Delegate Rip Sullivan (D-48), was passed by indefinitely with a 4-2 vote. It would have allowed for individuals to be stripped of their Second Amendment rights without due process on baseless accusations.
House Bill 1956, sponsored by Delegate David Toscano (D-57), was passed by indefinitely with a 4-1 vote. It would have allowed local governments to suspend Second Amendment rights at public events.
House Bill 1957, sponsored by Delegate Toscano, was passed by indefinitely with a 4-1 vote. It would have allowed courts to restrict the self-defense rights of parents who have a child in their household found to be needing services or who is a status offender.
House Bill 2244, sponsored by Delegate Sullivan, was passed by indefinitely with a 4-1 vote. It would have expanded the misdemeanor offenses that would result in a loss of Second Amendment rights.
House Bill 2285, sponsored by Delegate Cliff Hayes (D-77), was passed by indefinitely with a 4-1 vote. It would have restricted the ability of young people to use firearms for lawful purposes and increased penalties on adults who violated it.
House Bill 2399, sponsored by Delegate Alfonso Lopez (D-49), was passed by indefinitely with a 4-1 vote. It would have allowed state police to delay firearm transfers up to five business days to process instant background checks instead of the current end of business day requirement.
House Bill 2479, sponsored by Delegate Kenneth Plum (D-36), was passed by indefinitely with a 4-1 vote. It would have criminalized private firearm transfers.
House Bill 2492, sponsored by Delegate Kathy Tran (D-42), was passed by indefinitely with a 4-1 vote. It would have banned many commonly owned semi-automatic rifles and handguns as well as ammunition magazines greater than ten rounds in capacity, encompassing most standard capacity magazines in use by law-abiding citizens. In addition, it would have banned the carrying of certain shotguns by individuals who do not have a concealed carry permit.
House Bill 2604, sponsored by Delegate Jeion Ward (D-92), was passed by indefinitely with a 4-1 vote. It would have reinstated a handgun rationing law that was in place from 1993 until it was repealed in 2012. It would have limited handgun purchases to one per 30 day period.
Imagine if the DEMOCRATs had a supermajority like they do in Oregone.0 -
Virginia must not be part of the south anymore 0 -
quote:Originally posted by shilowar
quote:Originally posted by wpage
As usual law abiding citizens get punished by ill informed politicians,
This is the problem...it's not the politicians that are ill informed. Do you not realize this has nothing to do with combating crime? Combating crime is the public justification, it is about control and tyranny. It has been discussed, in the media even that none of these gun control laws would do anything to stop the mass shootings and gun violence that the leftists pretend they would. If it were even possible, the only measure that would stop gun violence would be to magically remove every single firearm from society, but that genie is out of the bottle, because the technology is known so someone would just start making more. Complete confiscation from the law abiding public is the end goal. The left does not care about the criminals, and they don't care if confiscation would put the public at the mercy of criminals, that would simple justify the government in coming down on everyone. Self defense is an individual right, the left does not acknowledge individual rights or liberty. Please stop believing that politicians are ignorant on the gun control issue, they know exactly what they are doing!
Shilowar,
Out of curiosity, do you have a personal "line in the sand" with regards to proposed restrictions? At what point, if any, will you refuse to enforce new, tyrannical regulations?
Thanks! If you are not comfortable putting it out on the net, I completely understand. Just curious, from a LE perspective.0
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