Firearms; purchase by members of United States Armed Forces or Virginia National Guard. (HB1851)
Introduced By
Del. Scott Lingamfelter (R-Woodbridge)
Progress
√ |
Introduced |
√ |
Passed Committee |
√ |
Passed House |
√ |
Passed Senate |
X |
Signed by Governor |
√ |
Became Law |
Description
Purchase of firearms by members of the United States Armed Forces. Allows active duty members of the United States Armed Forces or the Virginia National Guard to purchase more than one handgun within a 30-day period. The bill also allows for a United States Department of Defense identification card to be used to establish proof of citizenship or lawful residence for purposes of purchasing assault firearms. Amends § 18.2-308.2:2 (“Criminal history record information check required for the transfer of certain firearms.”), of the Code of Virginia. View Full Text »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
View Bill's History
Comments
There is no reason that military members need more than one handgun per month. The patron's office indicated that he believes that while on active duty, military personell miss their opportunity to buy a gun each month so this bill allows them to get around the rationing scheme. The military has enough problems with high suicide rates and post traumatic stress syndrome. Extra guns in their homes will not help.