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Bargain to expand background checks at Virginia gun shows has few takers
by Chris EgerA compromise between Gov. Terry McAuliffe and lawmakers that ended with state troopers setting up shop at gun shows has resulted in just 21 background checks performed.
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Virginia awards $160K in grants to store surrendered firearms
by Chris EgerVirginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe on Monday announced a series of grants to three sheriffs’ offices to be used to store guns surrendered by those subject to protective orders.
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Gun control groups love Tim Kaine, Clinton’s veep pick (VIDEO)
by Chris EgerHillary Clinton’s choice for running mate Friday, former Virginia governor and current U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine, is a Harvard Law grad who has long-championed increased regulation on guns.
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Virginia governor vetoes 3 pro-gun bills; 1 protecting domestic violence victims
by Chris EgerGov. Terry McAuliffe on Thursday vetoed three bills he said would threaten public safety by weakening Virginia’s gun laws.
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Varied reaction to McAuliffe’s executive action on guns
by Chris EgerGun rights groups and state lawmakers are critical of Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe's executive order this week, while others welcome the move.
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Virginia governor bans guns in state buildings by executive order
by Chris EgerOn Thursday, Gov. Terry McAuliffe (D) signed a multi-part executive order on guns that will, among other actions, prohibit firearms in many public buildings.
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Dem governors in Montana, Virginia, give thumbs down to gun reform bills
by Chris EgerCiting safety concerns, five pro-gun bills met their end last week at the veto pens of Gov. Steve Bullock of Montana and Gov. Terry McAuliffe of Virginia.
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Virginia Senate cans 12 bills from Gov. McAuliffe’s gun control agenda
by Chris EgerA Virginia Senate committee on Monday rejected a full dozen anti-gun measures on background checks, gun rationing and confiscations while approving bills to advance lifetime carry licenses and return of stolen guns by police.
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Virginia Republicans not fans of governor’s proposed gun control measures
by Chris EgerGOP lawmakers in Virginia are dismissing Democrat Gov. Terry McAuliffe new series of gun control measures, which they term, "purely a political play."
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Virginia Gov. McAuliffe breaks in veto pen on pro-gun legislation
by Chris EgerGov. Terry McAuliffe (D) of Virginia broke out his executive veto power for the first time this week by refusing to sign the state's burgeoning 'guns in cars' bill.
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