House Kills Last Pro-gun Senate Bill on House Floor Today

Today, the House of Delegates defeated SB715, a bill that allows any firefighter or person employed as emergency medical services personnel to carry a concealed handgun while engaged in the performance of his official duties, provided that such firefighter or person employed as emergency medical services personnel has been approved to carry a concealed handgun by his fire chief or emergency medical services chief.  The bill was defeated on a vote of 35 - 62.  This bill had previously passed the State Senate 22-18.