Gun Show Measure Falters in Va. House

GGReporter · 01-19-2008, 09:26 PM

A Virginia House committee on Friday defeated an effort to close a major loophole in the state's gun laws, angering families of victims of the Virginia Tech massacre and Gov. Timothy M. Kaine (D), who had pushed hard for the law. The House Militia, Police and Public Safety Committee voted along party lines to kill a requirement that all sellers conduct background checks on firearms buyers at gun shows, a move that makes passing a bill on the checks this year nearly impossible.

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troy2000 · 01-21-2008, 05:53 PM

Of course, gun shows didnt have a (bleep)ing thing to do with the Virginia Tech Massacre. But that doesn't stop them from using it as an excuse anyway, does it?

I remember when I could buy a rifles or shotgun at any two-bit flea market in California, and carry it home. Now that the state requires the waiting period even for guns bought at a gun show, I haven't seen crime go down any...

01-19-2008, 09:26 PM	#1
GGReporter Magazine Staff Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 717	Gun Show Measure Falters in Va. House A Virginia House committee on Friday defeated an effort to close a major loophole in the state's gun laws, angering families of victims of the Virginia Tech massacre and Gov. Timothy M. Kaine (D), who had pushed hard for the law. The House Militia, Police and Public Safety Committee voted along party lines to kill a requirement that all sellers conduct background checks on firearms buyers at gun shows, a move that makes passing a bill on the checks this year nearly impossible. More...

01-21-2008, 05:53 PM	#2
troy2000 Resident Armed Liberal Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Southern California Posts: 9,459 Images: 9	Of course, gun shows didnt have a (bleep)ing thing to do with the Virginia Tech Massacre. But that doesn't stop them from using it as an excuse anyway, does it? I remember when I could buy a rifles or shotgun at any two-bit flea market in California, and carry it home. Now that the state requires the waiting period even for guns bought at a gun show, I haven't seen crime go down any... __________________ If a million people say a foolish thing, it is still a foolish thing. -Anatole France