N.J Gun Range Owner Has Message Virginia Gun Owners Should Heed

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has signed six draconian gun control bills into law. Within minutes, the NRA and the Association of New Jersey Rifles and Pistol Clubs, VSSA's sister organization, filed a lawsuit against the ban on ownership of magazines holding more than ten rounds. Yesterday, while appearing on NRATV's Cam and Company, Anthony Colandro, owner of Gun For Hire Range in Woodland Park and host of Gun for Hire Radio, told host Cam Edwards that what happens in New Jersey will spread to the rest of the country.  He's right.  Look at the bills that were introduced in the 2018 session of the General Assembly.  It's isn't hyperbole or fundraising type of rhetoric.  It is a real threat.  And if we don't maintain our pro-rights majority in both houses of the General Assembly in the 2019 elections, it will happen here overnight with Governor Northam in office.  Watch the clip below and heed what Colandro says.  Then get involved.  Join VSSA if you are reading this and are not a member, or renew your membership.  If we sit back and are complacent, the rights we have enjoyed as residents of Virginia will be gone overnight.

Atlantic County D.A. Backs Down on Prosecuting Shaneen Allen

Bitter has the story here. Other than the fact the prosecutor's zeal to make an example of Ms. Allen caused her to lose her job, her long ordeal facing prison time is over and she will be placed in Pretrial Diversion.

Governor Chris Christie Vetos Gun/Magazine Ban

I guess it's official, Christie plans to run for President.

ANJRPC has the story here:

"After months of intense battle over this misguided legislation that won't stop another crime or prevent another tragedy, we are grateful that Governor Christie has heard the voice of the outdoor community and ended the discussion,” said ANJRPC Executive Director Scott Bach. "The Governor clearly recognizes the difference between legislation that punishes violent criminals vs. legislation that targets the rights of law-abiding citizens.”

Congratulations to New Jersey gun owners.

With Eye on 2016, Christie Vetoed Gun Control Bills

Last night, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie vetoed 3 gun-control bills considered to be the worst of the lot that passed this year. The story is here.

The bills included a ban on .50 rifles and special encoding of drivers licenses for gun owners. Pro-rights activists in New Jersey had been hopeful Christie might veto the bills since he did not act on them when he acted on other gun related bills earlier in August.

The actions, while good news for New Jersey gun owners, does little to bolster the pro-rights credibility of Christie. But he is likely more interested in looking like he can find a "middle ground" to support the storyline that Republicans need to run candidates who can appeal to "independents."