Even if you don’t live in Virginia, the legislative crap Democrats are trying to pull with gun control and CONFISCATION should absolutely get your attention. What they’re trying to do in the name of stopping gun violence is a huge slap in the face of the Constitution.
Virginia Democrats don't just want to ban future sales of "assault firearms" as a few states have done, they want to outright ban possession which means confiscation. And their vauge definition of "assault firearms" applies to most currently sold in VA. https://t.co/TEljmbtQxc
— Stephen Gutowski (@StephenGutowski) January 14, 2019
From the Free Beacon…
The plan to ban the sale and possession of certain kinds of firearms proposed by Virginia governor Ralph Northam (D.) could affect millions of gun owners, an industry group said on Friday.
The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), which represents gun manufacturers and dealers, said the vague description of the legislation released by Northam on Jan. 4 would apply to most firearms currently on sale in the commonwealth.
Holy Hell, this is terrifying.
Democrats want your guns. Don’t let them tell you otherwise.
The only defining characteristic they've released thus far is any firearm "equipped" with a magazine that holds 10 or more rounds. That's nearly every semi-automatic handgun and rifle sold in the state. The vast majority come standard with magazines that hold more than 10 rounds.
— Stephen Gutowski (@StephenGutowski) January 14, 2019
Nearly every semi-automatic handgun and rifle sold in the state. And they’re not just keeping people from buying them, they’re saying you CAN’T HAVE THEM in your possession.
The governor's office refused to return my calls or answer my questions on the proposed ban so there's no more details on what the actual legislation will look like or how Democrats would enforce such a law.
— Stephen Gutowski (@StephenGutowski) January 14, 2019
Northam refused to answer questions.
Color us not shocked.
If the legislation matches the governor's announcement, which isn't a guarantee given how vauge and poorly written the announcement is, the proposal would be by far the most radical gun ban in the country. No other state has attempted this kind of confiscation on this scale.
— Stephen Gutowski (@StephenGutowski) January 14, 2019
Just wow.
California's recent expansions of their assault weapons ban would be closest but even they have a grandfather clause.
— Stephen Gutowski (@StephenGutowski) January 14, 2019
C’mon, Virginia, if you’re making California look more gun-friendly you’re doing it wrong.
Republicans, who currently control both houses of Virginia's legislature, have said they'll fight the governor's gun control proposals. The NRA, NSSF, and VCDL have all spoken out against them as well.
— Stephen Gutowski (@StephenGutowski) January 14, 2019
But if the Governor uses an EO …
Hopefully, we'll see the actual legislation backing up governor Northam's gun control proposals. His office wouldn't return my voice mails but I assume more details are coming soon. Wouldn't be surprised if the actual legislation differs greatly from the announcement.
— Stephen Gutowski (@StephenGutowski) January 14, 2019
Let’s hope Gutowski is correct because otherwise, holy crap.
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