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Virginia lawmakers fail to overturn vetoes of pro-gun bills

by Chris Eger

The reconvened session of the General Assembly on Wednesday upheld all of Gov. Terry McAuliffe's vetoes but did not adopt his amendment to reinstate Virginia’s one-handgun-a-month law.

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Virginia Gov. McAuliffe vetoes 5 pro-gun bills, calls for return to handgun rationing

by Chris Eger

After rejecting a sheaf of legislation expanding gun rights, McAuliffe sent a proposed amendment to lawmakers to restore the state's one-handgun-a-month law.

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Brooklyn weapons sting brings call to tighten Virginia gun laws

by Chris Eger

Officials in Richmond are reacting to news this week of a gun trafficking ring that operated in the state for the purpose of moving guns to New York with calls for firearm rationing.

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Virginia House approves bill for nonviolent felons to use antique guns

by Chris Eger

Lawmakers in the Virginia House of Delegates gave their approval to a Senate plan Tuesday allowing some with felony records to use guns such as muzzleloaders for limited reasons.

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Bill to shield permit holders from police heads to governor

by Chris Eger

Following apparent instances of concealed carry licensees being targeted by police while traveling out of state, Virginia is one signature away from blocking off its permit database from some law enforcement.

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Virginia Senate cans 12 bills from Gov. McAuliffe’s gun control agenda

by Chris Eger

A 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 Eger

GOP 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 governor unveils new gun control push Monday

by Chris Eger

Gov. Terry McAuliffe will announce later today measures to ration firearms, expand background checks, and revoke carry permits under some circumstances.

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