Re: Emboldened Virginia Democrats to push gun prohibition
Posted: Mon Jan 07, 2019 10:49 am
As predicted, Northam has come forward with a proposal for UBCs, ERPOs, 1-gun-per-month, an "assault firearms" ban, and a reporting requirement for the new session.
Gov. Northam announces gun control package to be introduced in next session
Gov. Northam announces gun control package to be introduced in next session
https://twitter.com/GovernorVA/status/1 ... 9140734976RICHMOND, Va. (WSET) -- Governor Ralph Northam has announced a comprehensive package of legislation that he claims will prevent gun violence and improve the safety of Virginia’s citizens and communities.
He said the package includes measures to 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; and require individuals to report lost or stolen firearms to law enforcement.
"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 Governor Northam. "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."
Ralph Northam
This morning I announced a broad package of reasonable legislation to prevent gun violence and improve Virginia's public safety. I look forward to having a dialogue with the General Assembly this session on these important issues.