Virginia governor demands action on guns

https://www.apnews.com/6168796d8f1140a7bb3c3a88c990253c

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Northam, a Democrat faced with a gun-friendly, Republican-controlled General Assembly in the middle of a legislative election year, also said he wants every lawmaker to go on record for or against his proposals during the special session, rather than avoid tough votes by quietly killing the bills in subcommittee.

I like this part. What happens in closed door committee meetings is much different than the dog and pony shows that take place in public hearings.

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Northam’s bills include a ban on silencers and high-capacity magazines,

This will do nothing to prevent crime or save lives. Or perhaps hi-cap mags in VA will be defined as anything more than one round?

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as well as a broadening of the ability of local governments to prohibit guns in city buildings.

Not going to work either, unless the perp had a habit of bringing his gun to work prior to quitting. Might as well make murder somehow more illegal.

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The governor said he also wants mandatory, universal background checks before gun purchases; a limit of one handgun purchase per month; and a “red flag” law that would allow authorities to seize weapons from people deemed a threat to themselves or others.

This is the only part of the new bill (if it exists) that isn't stupid.

Ranb

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