Posted on 04/11/2020 3:33:09 AM PDT by Libloather
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam has signed several new gun restrictions he championed during this year's legislative session, cementing gains by gun control advocates they hope will serve as a “blueprint” for states around the country.
The Old Dominion has been the epicenter of the nation’s gun debate after Democrats took full control of the General Assembly last year on an aggressive gun control platform. Tens of thousands of gun owners from around the country rallied against new gun restrictions at the state Capitol in January while lawmakers ultimately approved 7 out of 8 of Northam's gun-control package.
The governor announced Friday he'd signed bills that include requiring universal background checks on gun purchases, a red flag bill to allow authorities to temporarily take guns away from people deemed to be dangerous to themselves or others, and limited handgun purchases to one a month.
“This is an exciting day for me,” Northam said on a conference call with gun-control advocates.
Virginia was once a socially conservative state where lawmakers in both parties viewed gun rights as sacrosanct and the National Rifle Association held great sway.
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I have long felt Virginia should have just donated Fairfax county to Washington DC and taken their tax revenue hit and called it a day.
Too late now.
Every since D.C. leaked into VA...
Otherwise, hope this doesn’t come back to haunt him ..as a family member may someday need to defend themselves?
I predict people won’t vote for their own demise. Our House delegate is Christ Hurst and he is toast after getting released for a DUI.
Don’t be too sure.
You’re loaded with illegal aliens and you almost got a ghettopotamus for Gov.
Our statehouse in GA has a Republican super majority. Over the past 10 years we have seen a loosening of gun laws. Now we are fighting for constitutional carry.
I’m sure he had a very small stiffy while signing. Scumbag racist baby killer!
When Henry Kissinger observed that power is the ultimate aphrodisiac, he meant that women are attracted to powerful men.
In Northam Babykiller’s case, power gives erections so who needs women?
Hope Virginia state police realize they are now regarded as enemies of the people. Armed enforcers devoid of all moral authority; for them authority is what grows out of the barrel of a gun.
“Ask your county clerk for a copy of the voting roles. See for yourself who votes and does not vote. It’s an eye opener.”
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You are wrong, grossly!
I did look at them, in depth. In case you weren’t aware, there are NO party registration rolls in Virginia, so there is no way you could say that Republicans didn’t show up - you don’t know who they are. The closest guess is to use primary voters’ lists, but they are not reliable because people cross over (e.g. this year for Bernie to mess up the dem primary).
It was in precincts of RINOs and the GOP establishment types. like McLean, Great Falls, Richmond West End, that did not support the conservative candidates. They were also the NeverTrumpers in 2016.
These buffoons want nice Romney-like candidates who will “reach across the aisle” to gain approval of the Washington Post and their social circle.
This is the “NOW I AM TREADING ON YOU” law.
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