The first firearms related bill has been dropped in the hopper at the General Assembly. Introduced by Roanoke area State Senator Ralph Smith, SB 3 would allow people to apply for the renewal of their concealed carry permit by mail. This bill should sail through both houses as out of state applicants already apply by mail to the State Police so people who already have a permit applying by mail to their clerk of the circuit court.
More firearms legislation is expected to be dropped during the pre-filing period and VSSA will keep Virginia gun owners informed as the bills become available.
Showing posts with label concealed carry permit holders. Show all posts
Showing posts with label concealed carry permit holders. Show all posts
Thursday, December 3, 2009
Monday, January 12, 2009
Two More Pro-rights Bills Introduced at General Assembly
Democratic Delegate Joe Johnson (Abingdon) has introduced two pro-rights bills just a couple of days before the start of the General Assembly.
HB 1821 Attempts again to repeal the ban on carrying concealed in a restaurant serving alcohol. Last year a bill made it to the desk of Governor Tim Kaine but was vetoed by him. This bill requires a person who carries a concealed handgun onto the premises of a restaurant or club to inform a designated employee of the restaurant or club of that fact and prohibits the person from consuming alcohol. A person who consumes alcohol in violation of the provisions of the bill is guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor and a person who becomes intoxicated in violation of the provisions of the bill is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor.
HB 1822 exempts concealed handgun permit holders from the prohibition of carrying a firearm on to the property of a public, private, or religious elementary, middle, or high school.
It could be tough going for both bills but of the two, I would give HB1821 a better chance of making through the legislative process it but will likely be vetoed again by Kaine. As always, VSSA will work for passage of all bills that restore and expand the rights of law abiding gun owners and defeat the anti-rights bills.
HB 1821 Attempts again to repeal the ban on carrying concealed in a restaurant serving alcohol. Last year a bill made it to the desk of Governor Tim Kaine but was vetoed by him. This bill requires a person who carries a concealed handgun onto the premises of a restaurant or club to inform a designated employee of the restaurant or club of that fact and prohibits the person from consuming alcohol. A person who consumes alcohol in violation of the provisions of the bill is guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor and a person who becomes intoxicated in violation of the provisions of the bill is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor.
HB 1822 exempts concealed handgun permit holders from the prohibition of carrying a firearm on to the property of a public, private, or religious elementary, middle, or high school.
It could be tough going for both bills but of the two, I would give HB1821 a better chance of making through the legislative process it but will likely be vetoed again by Kaine. As always, VSSA will work for passage of all bills that restore and expand the rights of law abiding gun owners and defeat the anti-rights bills.
Thursday, January 8, 2009
More Law Suits to Stop National Park Rule Change
The National Parks Conservation Association and the Coalition of National Park Service Retirees jumped on board to stop enforcement of the new regulation allowing firearms in national parks. National Parks Conservation Association President Tom Kiernan says the administration did not comply with the law in making the rule change because they did not "offer adequate reasons for doing so." The Association also said the Department of the Interior did not conduct an analysis of the rule's environmental effects, as required by the National Environmental Policy Act, including the effects of the rule on threatened and endangered species.
I guess concealed carry permit holders who might carry in a national park are going to target endangered species in their poaching activities - not just Bambi and Smokey Bear.
I guess concealed carry permit holders who might carry in a national park are going to target endangered species in their poaching activities - not just Bambi and Smokey Bear.
Saturday, January 3, 2009
Looks Like Brady Suit to Stop Park Rule Only the First
According to today's Waynesboro News Virginian, the National Association of Park Rangers may also file a suit to stop the new rule allowing firearms in national parks from taking effect. According to Association President Scott McElveen, "the presence of concealed weapons increases the potential for loss of life, mainly wildlife."
You see, McElveen seems to think that people that possess concealed carry permits just can't wait to fire off a few rounds. At least that is the impression he gives with comments like, “They have a weapon loaded and immediately available and can’t resist taking the trophy animal, having a little target practice or shooting an animal that is a varmint such as coyotes and rattlesnakes.” I can't express the ignorance exhibited by such a statement.
I guess some people can't be convinced of any facts, no matter how many times they are repeated. Concealed carry permit holders pose a threat to no one but the would-be criminal looking for his next victim.
You see, McElveen seems to think that people that possess concealed carry permits just can't wait to fire off a few rounds. At least that is the impression he gives with comments like, “They have a weapon loaded and immediately available and can’t resist taking the trophy animal, having a little target practice or shooting an animal that is a varmint such as coyotes and rattlesnakes.” I can't express the ignorance exhibited by such a statement.
I guess some people can't be convinced of any facts, no matter how many times they are repeated. Concealed carry permit holders pose a threat to no one but the would-be criminal looking for his next victim.
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