Virginia Governor Increasing Corrections Budget To Jail Gun Owners

Published on December 27, 2019
Duration: 5:33

This video discusses Virginia Governor Ralph Northam's proposed budget increases for the corrections system, which the speaker interprets as preparation for jailing gun owners. The budget reportedly allocates funds to implement measures such as red flag laws, bans on assault firearms and silencers, increased penalties for child access to unsecured firearms, and universal background checks. The speaker criticizes these measures, arguing they will not deter criminals but will disarm law-abiding citizens.

Quick Summary

Virginia Governor Ralph Northam's 2020 budget proposal includes a $250,000 increase for the corrections system, reportedly to prepare for jailing gun owners. Funds are earmarked for measures like red flag laws, assault weapon bans, and universal background checks, which critics argue will disarm law-abiding citizens without deterring criminals.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Northam's Actions on Gun Control
  2. 00:21Welcome to Guns & Gadgets
  3. 00:46Virginia Governor's Budget Proposal
  4. 01:12Increased Corrections Budget for Gun Owners
  5. 01:30Budget Excerpt: Funding for New Laws
  6. 02:03Specific Legislative Measures Detailed
  7. 03:03Critique: FBI Data vs. Proposed Laws
  8. 03:38Impact on Law-Abiding Citizens
  9. 04:01Upcoming VCDL Lobby Day 2020
  10. 04:10Special Livestream with Phil Van Cleave
  11. 04:26Tyrannical Actions Against Firearm Owners
  12. 04:50The Line in the Sand
  13. 05:14Concluding Remarks and Call to Action

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Governor Northam's proposed budget increase for Virginia's corrections system?

Governor Ralph Northam has proposed an increase to Virginia's corrections budget, allocating $250,000 in the first year. This funding is intended to cover the operational costs of adult correctional facilities resulting from the implementation of new sentencing legislation.

What specific gun control measures are reportedly funded by Virginia's proposed budget increase?

The proposed budget reportedly funds measures including 'red flag' laws (extreme risk protection orders), bans on assault firearms, trigger activators, and silencers, increased penalties for child access to unsecured firearms, and universal background checks for all firearm sales.

What is the VCDL Lobby Day 2020 and when is it?

The Virginia Citizens Defense League (VCDL) is holding its Lobby Day 2020 on January 20th. This event is a significant gathering for Second Amendment advocates in Virginia to voice their concerns to lawmakers.

How does the speaker contrast proposed firearm legislation with crime statistics?

The speaker highlights FBI data from 2018 showing that more people were killed with knives, hammers, feet, and fists in Virginia than with rifles. They argue that the focus on banning rifles is misplaced and won't deter crime.

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