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[tikistitch]

VIRGINIA STATE LAWS

ASSAULT WEAPONS
Are there limitations on assault weapons and magazines? No

No state restriction on the sale or possession of military-style semiautomatic assault weapons like the AK47 and Uzi. Assault weapons are as easy to buy as hunting rifles. No restriction on the sale or possession of rapid-fire ammunition magazines that can fire up to 100 bullets without reloading. Federal law does prevent the sale of some assault weapons and rapid-fire magazines manufactured after 1994, but the federal law will sunset in 2004 unless Congress and President Bush renew it.

CCW LIMITS
May police limit carrying concealed handguns? No

State law forces police chiefs and state sheriffs to give concealed carry permits (CCW) to anyone who can buy a handgun, allowing them to carry loaded, concealed handguns in public (known as �shall issue�). Police may not even require safety training in the legal or safe use of weapons for CCW applicants. State law allows residents of some other states to carry concealed weapons in this state without informing local police.

GUN MANUFACTURER ACCOUNTABILITY
Do cities have authority to hold gun makers legally liable? No

State law forbids city and county governments from taking any legal action to hold gun manufacturers accountable, even when they act irresponsibly in the way they design, market or distribute weapons. No other industry enjoys such special immunity for irresponsible conduct.

GUN SHOW CHECKS
Are background checks required at gun shows? No

No state requirement that a Brady criminal background check be done on people buying guns at gun shows if they are sold by "private" individuals or gun "collectors." Gun shows can operate on a "no questions asked, cash-and-carry" basis, making it easy for criminals and even juveniles to buy as many guns as they want at gun shows, including assault weapons. No records are required to be kept on gun show sales by private individuals or gun collectors, making it almost impossible for police to trace such weapons if they are used in a crime.

Source: Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence.

Comments

[nitasee.livejournal.com]

And of course lax gun laws like these couldn never have contributed to yesterday's violence. I'm sure it was because he listened to all that rap music and played evul video games.

[tikistitch.livejournal.com]

Undoubtedly. Plus, teaching evolution in schools.

[kittytoes.livejournal.com]

I am so sick over this. Sick.
How does anyone justify assault weapons? Ever? I'm going to scream if I have to hear anything else about how gun control is not the answer. Motherf**king gun lovers.

[tikistitch.livejournal.com]

As I've said, I've advocated rational gun control laws for years and years. But, I'm sick of this. From now on, send out the Black Helicopters, and take 'em all away.