Last week we shared the NRA-PVF and VSSA Endorsements for Bill Janis in the 12th Senate District. Today, the NRA-PVF posted additional endorsements on its web site. Additionally, VSSA posted an endorsement for incumbent State Senator Steve Martin in the 11th State Senate District.
NRA-PVF also endorsed Senator Martin. Additionally Dessert Storm and Navy Veteran Bill DeSteph in Virginia's 8th Senate District, Senator John Cosgrove in the 14th District, and Senator Emmett Hanger in the 24th also received endorsements.
The Richmond area is home to both the 11th and the 12th Senate Districts. The 12th District primary is to fill the seat of retiring State Senator Walter Stosch. There are four candidates vying for the nomination. The winner will likely be the next Senator from the 12 District. Two of the other three candidates received "AQ" ratings (meaning they answered the questionnaire in a manner that merited an "A" but they have no legislative record) in the race. One candidate received a question mark meaning the candidate did not return the questionnaire which should be considered indifference to the issue or could mean outright hostility to our rights.
There is a similar situation in the 11th District. Incumbent State Senator Steve Martin, who earned an "A-" NRA-PVF rating is facing two challengers. One of those challengers received an "AQ" rating. One candidate received a question mark. The winner of the 11th District Primary is also in a good position to coast to victory in November.
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Thursday, January 8, 2009
More Firearms Legislation at General Assembly
With the start of the 2009 Session of the General Assembly less than a week away, four additional firearms related bills have been introduced.
HB 1734 - Introduced by Delegate Brenda Pogge, amends various processes, procedures, and requirements for obtaining a Virginia concealed handgun permit. Among the amendments is a provision that allows permit applications to be submitted and returned by mail, and specifies that the court may not require any additional information with a permit application other than what is required or authorized by § 18.2-308. If a current permit holder wishes to obtain a replacement permit indicating a change of address, the permit holder is no longer required to provide proof of the new address.
HB 1741 - Also introduced by Delegate Pogge, increases from a Class 1 misdemeanor to a Class 6 felony the possession or transportation of certain firearms by persons under the age of 18.
HB 1748 - Another bill introduced by Delegate Pogge, clarifies that no locality may require a person who has previously been issued a concealed handgun permit in the Commonwealth to submit to fingerprinting for a new permit. (There have been reports that some localities have tried to continue requiring fingerprints for permit renewals.)
SB 877 - Senator Steve Martin of Chesterfield introduced this bill and it clarifies that retired law-enforcement officers from anywhere in the United States, District of Columbia, or territories of the United States are not subject to Virginia's concealed handgun laws, if such officer meets the requirements of the federal Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act of 2004. The federal law allows retired officers with more than 15 years aggregate experience, who are certified annually on handgun proficiency, and meet other requirements, to carry a concealed weapon anywhere in the United States.
VSSA is aware of some additional legislation that has been provided to pro-rights legislators - meaningful legislation that will be of great interest to gun owners in the Commonwealth. I am waiting for them to be posted on the Legislative Information System (LIS) before giving more detail.
HB 1734 - Introduced by Delegate Brenda Pogge, amends various processes, procedures, and requirements for obtaining a Virginia concealed handgun permit. Among the amendments is a provision that allows permit applications to be submitted and returned by mail, and specifies that the court may not require any additional information with a permit application other than what is required or authorized by § 18.2-308. If a current permit holder wishes to obtain a replacement permit indicating a change of address, the permit holder is no longer required to provide proof of the new address.
HB 1741 - Also introduced by Delegate Pogge, increases from a Class 1 misdemeanor to a Class 6 felony the possession or transportation of certain firearms by persons under the age of 18.
HB 1748 - Another bill introduced by Delegate Pogge, clarifies that no locality may require a person who has previously been issued a concealed handgun permit in the Commonwealth to submit to fingerprinting for a new permit. (There have been reports that some localities have tried to continue requiring fingerprints for permit renewals.)
SB 877 - Senator Steve Martin of Chesterfield introduced this bill and it clarifies that retired law-enforcement officers from anywhere in the United States, District of Columbia, or territories of the United States are not subject to Virginia's concealed handgun laws, if such officer meets the requirements of the federal Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act of 2004. The federal law allows retired officers with more than 15 years aggregate experience, who are certified annually on handgun proficiency, and meet other requirements, to carry a concealed weapon anywhere in the United States.
VSSA is aware of some additional legislation that has been provided to pro-rights legislators - meaningful legislation that will be of great interest to gun owners in the Commonwealth. I am waiting for them to be posted on the Legislative Information System (LIS) before giving more detail.
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