Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R) this week approved 30 bills he believes violate the rights of law-abiding citizens, including a Democratic bill that would ban the sale and possession of new so-called “assault” rifles. Abolished.
Ultimately Youngkin is in the bill.
shoot down was:
- HB2a Democratic bill that would ban the sale and possession of new “assault rifles.”
- HB454, a Democratic bill that would make it a crime to possess a firearm in a building owned or operated by a university without complying with the law, Youngkin said the current ability of higher education institutions to enforce the ban on their own campuses. He pointed out that there was no need for the grant to be granted. campus.
- HB585a Democratic bill that would ban the sale of firearms within 2.4 miles of an elementary or middle school, which the governor said appears “unconstitutional, retaliatory and arbitrary.”
- HB799, the Democratic bill would require fingerprints to be submitted when applying for a concealed handgun permit or permit renewal, Youngkin said, “targeting individuals who are already subject to background checks and mandatory training, and would require a second round of “It places unnecessary and burdensome restrictions on responsible citizens exercising their authorization.” Amendment to the right of self-defense.”
- SB273a Democratic bill that would require a waiting period to purchase firearms, “prevents individuals facing threats of violence from quickly obtaining firearms for self-defense,” Youngkin said.
- HB798a Democratic bill that would prohibit Virginians convicted of misdemeanor offenses such as assault, battery and stalking from purchasing, possessing or transporting firearms.
- SB99, a Democratic bill that would ban the carrying of so-called “assault rifles” in public places.and
- SB327a Democratic bill that would ban Americans under 21 from purchasing handguns or “assault firearms,” which would nullify the constitutionally protected right of people under 21 to own firearms. Mr. Youngkin pointed out.
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I got it. During Yonkin’s first two years in office, Republican lawmakers successfully blocked passage of gun grab legislation in the House of Representatives. This eliminates the need for governors to demonstrate support for the Second Amendment.
But Democrats, with majorities in both the state House and Senate, likely thought they could advance their agenda or at least expose the governor as a defender of the Constitution.
Yonkin
Said “I have sworn an oath to defend the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of Virginia, and that absolutely includes defending the right of law-abiding Virginians to keep and bear arms,” he said in a statement.
But the governor has proposed a bill that would prohibit parents from “intentionally allowing a child who poses a credible threat of violence to obtain a firearm,” and a bill that would ban the manufacture, transfer, or possession of automobile sears. Ratified. Converts a semi-automatic gun into an automatic rifle. None of these bills were opposed by the Civil Defense League.
“I am pleased to sign four public safety bills that are common-sense reforms with significant bipartisan support from the General Assembly and, if adopted, will help criminals commit violent acts. “We provide recommendations for several bills that would make it harder for people to use guns,” Yonkin added.
The governor’s veto did not sit well with Democratic lawmakers, who lacked the two-thirds majority needed to override it.
Democratic state Sen. Cree Dees complained about X:
write“Two more of my bills to ban assault-style weapons and ban guns on college campuses have been vetoed. Shameful and thoughtless action!”
Dees’ colleague, state Sen. Mamie Locke (D);
answered“Consider the source. Guns are for everyone, no one is saved. Voting and voter suppression, tax cuts for billionaires. Who’s behind?”
Heather Williams, chair of the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee, said:
claimed“Republicans continue to make it clear that they care more about guns than people.”
Meanwhile, the National Rifle Association praised Yonkin’s determination.
“Governor Glenn Youngkin’s courageous veto of dozens of ill-advised gun control bills is a major victory for Virginia’s Second Amendment,” said NRA Executive Director Randy Kozucci.
Said said in a statement obtained by Fox News Digital.
“His refusal to succumb to unconstitutional overreach, blocking a broad ban on semi-automatic weapons and blocking bad laws like arbitrary waiting periods and unreasonable age limits, is a fundamental part of our commitment. It underlines his passionate determination to defend rights,” Kozucci continued. “This is a clear message: Virginia stands firm against the erosion of our freedoms.”
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