The Virginia Senate has voted to repeal the 'one gun a month' law, a measure that had been in place since the mid-1990s. This repeal is seen as a significant win for gun owners and NRA members who have advocated for its removal. The law's original purpose is now considered outdated due to advancements in instant background check systems, which proponents argue primarily hindered law-abiding citizens rather than criminals.
Virginia's 'one gun a month' law, a restriction on handgun purchases enacted in the mid-1990s, has been repealed by the state Senate. Proponents argue the law primarily hindered law-abiding citizens and is now obsolete due to instant background checks. The repeal is expected to pass into law with the governor's signature.
The Virginia House of Delegates has passed House Bill 961, an assault weapons ban, with a vote of 51 to 48. This bill, supported by Michael Bloomberg, includes provisions for a magazine ban, suppressor ban, and trigger activator ban, though amendments may allow current ownership. The bill now moves to the Virginia Senate, where advocates believe two senator flips could prevent its passage. Citizens are urged to contact their senators.
