[RKBA Democrat]

The Deal went through!! Virginia now has universal reciprocity as of 1 July; all concealed permits recognized. And Virginia permit holders pick up 3 more states as a result: GA, CO, and NH.

A great deal thanks to the effort of a few gop legislators and VCDL.

[Lazamataz]

I am normally hard-pressed to say anything good about McAuliffe.

But I am forced to, this time.

Well done, Governor.

[umgud]

and require police presence at gun shows for voluntary background checks.

Cannot figure this one out.

[Wyrd bið ful aræd]

"prohibit people subject to permanent protective orders from carrying firearms"

Isn't it true that a permanent protective order can be obtained against someone "on a balance of probabilities," without having to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the order is warranted?

In other words, a ball-busting judge in family court could easily issue one for any woman that asks for it, and BOOM, a man loses his right to self-defense based on the "subjectively reasonable fear" of his ex.

[Jack Hammer]

No doubt that when you’ve got a thousand guns laws on the books, it’s always better to have a thousand-and-one.

[smokingfrog]

If Bloomie don’t like it, it must be pretty good.

[Red in Blue PA]

“I understand that politics is about compromise. But it is baffling that someone like Gov. McAuliffe, who has a reputation as a great deal maker, accepted a deal that so many have described as a giveaway to the gun lobby,” said Andy Parker,

Aren’t Andy’s 15 minutes of fame up yet?

[BobL]

Love the outcome, but that does make him a MUCH MORE FORMIDABLE OPPONENT in the future...as he now has pro-gun creds. Don’t be surprised to see him in the Senate, with a lot of pro-gun supporters, and then pulling a Joe Manchin on us.