In the event you had a hard time making out those comments, this is what Hymes said as posted on the Republican Party of Virginia web site:
"I don't think you ought to be able to sell somebody an AR-15, either. Because, law enforcement should have those kinds. We've had to give our law enforcement in Tazewell County AR-15s because, you know, they go up a holler, some guy's got one. He's bought one. Virginia's gun laws are pretty doggone liberal."As of this writing, NRA-PVF has posted an "AQ" rating for Hymes for the special election set for August 19 to fill the vacant seat of former State Senator Phil Puckett (State Senate District 38). That rating is based on responses on the candidate's questionnaire. We have to presume he told the NRA that he is against gun control to get that rating. Clearly, the above comments would indicate otherwise. So, is Hymes trying to have it both ways?
"I do believe you ought to register handguns, we ought to have something. If they had not let that assault rifle ban drop, then that probably wouldn't be a problem. So that's kinda where I am."
If you live in Senate District 38, vote your rights. On August 19th, vote for Ben Chafin.
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