02-17-2020, 11:58 PM
Virginia
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam (D) lost his battle to ban the sale of assault weapons on Monday after lawmakers, including several Democrats, on the Senate Judiciary Committee voted to shelve the bill for the year.
Four Democrats, most moderates, joined their Republican counterparts in rejecting the legislation, which would have banned the sale of some semiautomatic firearms, including AR-15-style rifles. It would also have banned the possession of magazines that can hold over 12 rounds.
Gun rights advocates celebrate outside the Senate committee meeting after learning the bill has been tabled
Gun control was a key issue for Democrats during last year's legislative (midterm) elections when they gained control of the General Assembly for the first time in over two decades.
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Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam (D) lost his battle to ban the sale of assault weapons on Monday after lawmakers, including several Democrats, on the Senate Judiciary Committee voted to shelve the bill for the year.
Four Democrats, most moderates, joined their Republican counterparts in rejecting the legislation, which would have banned the sale of some semiautomatic firearms, including AR-15-style rifles. It would also have banned the possession of magazines that can hold over 12 rounds.
Gun rights advocates celebrate outside the Senate committee meeting after learning the bill has been tabled
Gun control was a key issue for Democrats during last year's legislative (midterm) elections when they gained control of the General Assembly for the first time in over two decades.
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