Posts Tagged Assault Weapons
State Senator Morrissey says now is the time to ban assault-style weapons
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on November 30, 2022
The two recent mass shootings in Virginia are re-energizing the debate over preventing gun violence. And as Michael Pope reports, that’s once again raising talk about banning assault-style weapons.
Despite Democratic Majorities, A Ban on Assault-Style Weapons Isn’t Headed to Northam’s Desk
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 24, 2021
Lawmakers are sending the governor several bills aimed at preventing gun violence. But there’s one bill they’re not sending him. Michael Pope reports.
Some Senate Democrats Block Assault Weapons Ban
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 17, 2020
A controversial proposal to ban assault style weapons looks like it will not pass the legislature this year. The bill was a key part of Governor Ralph Northam’s gun control agenda. Mallory Noe-Payne reports.