Videos tagged with SB 70

Virginia Governor Ralph Northam has signed several significant gun control bills into law, effective July 1st. These include universal background checks (SB 70, HB 2), red flag laws (SB 240, HB 674), a one-handgun-per-month limit (SB 69, HB 812), mandatory 48-hour reporting for lost or stolen firearms (HB 9), and child access prevention measures (HB 1083). Amendments were also made to bills concerning state preemption and firearm restrictions for individuals with protection orders. These laws are expected to be challenged by groups like the Virginia Citizens Defense League.

This video provides an in-depth update on gun control legislation in Virginia, featuring Phil Van Cleave of the Virginia Citizens Defense League (VCDL). It details the status of various bills, including assault weapons bans, universal background checks, red flag laws, and preemption bills. The discussion highlights the impact of advocacy efforts, the legislative process including conference committees, and the importance of continued engagement from gun owners. Van Cleave emphasizes the need for membership in organizations like VCDL to fund legal challenges and ongoing advocacy.

This video provides a detailed overview of ten anti-gun bills scheduled for a hearing by the Virginia Senate Judiciary Committee on January 13th. It outlines the potential impact of each bill, including universal background checks, handgun purchase limitations, bans on firearms in public spaces and government buildings, and the controversial red flag bill (SB 240). The speaker urges viewers to contact the committee and attend the hearing to voice their opposition.