Virginia Gun Control Bills | What You Need to Know

Published on December 13, 2019
Duration: 11:11

This video details proposed gun control legislation in Virginia, including SB 64 concerning paramilitary activity and SB 16 which aims to ban certain firearms and high-capacity magazines. It highlights the redefinition of 'assault firearm' and the widespread '2nd Amendment Sanctuary' movement in response. The content is presented by Liberty Doll, who expresses strong opposition to these measures.

Quick Summary

Virginia's proposed gun control legislation, notably SB 64 and SB 16, aims to ban certain firearms defined as 'assault firearms' and restrict high-capacity magazines. SB 16 proposes penalties for possessing magazines over ten rounds and significantly broadens the definition of 'assault firearm' to include various features on rifles, pistols, and shotguns. In response, a widespread 2nd Amendment Sanctuary movement has emerged across Virginia counties.

Chapters

  1. 00:05Introduction to Virginia Gun Bills
  2. 00:53Senate Bill 64: Paramilitary Activity
  3. 03:45Senate Bill 16: Assault Firearm Ban
  4. 05:03Redefinition of Assault Firearm
  5. 09:042nd Amendment Sanctuary Movement
  6. 10:21Conclusion and Call to Action

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key Virginia gun control bills discussed in the video?

The video focuses on Senate Bill 64, which addresses paramilitary activity, and Senate Bill 16, which proposes bans on 'assault firearms' and high-capacity magazines. It also touches on the redefinition of 'assault firearm' and the penalties associated with violations.

What is the proposed penalty for possessing high-capacity magazines in Virginia under SB 16?

Under Senate Bill 16, it would be a Class 1 misdemeanor to import, sell, barter, or transfer any firearm magazine designed to hold more than ten rounds of ammunition. This is punishable by up to one year in prison and a $2,500 fine.

How does Virginia's proposed 'assault firearm' definition differ from previous laws?

The new definition in SB 16 is significantly broader, encompassing rifles, pistols, and shotguns with various features like pistol grips, telescoping stocks, or threaded barrels, moving beyond older definitions that might have focused on specific magazine capacities or stock types.

What is the 2nd Amendment Sanctuary movement in Virginia?

The 2nd Amendment Sanctuary movement involves counties and cities in Virginia declaring themselves as such, vowing not to use public funds to enforce new state gun control laws that they deem unconstitutional, with a vast majority of counties participating.

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