Virginia News Headlines: Wednesday Morning

"Sideshow Bob" strikes again: Would ORDER school staff to carry guns! (0.00 / 0)

Crazy even by his standards.

Virginia state Sen. Robert G. Marshall is proposing a bill that would require some teachers or other school staff to carry concealed weapons in schools.

Marshall (R-Prince William) requested that the bill be drafted in response to the mass shooting last week at a Connecticut elementary school.

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Marshall's proposal goes beyond the governor's comments, which were made in the course of a radio interview Tuesday. Marshall would not only allow staff with concealed handgun permits to carry them in schools, but require school districts to designate some staff members to do so. Those employees would have to be certified in gun safety and competence, Marshall said.

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by: lowkell @ Wed Dec 19, 2012 at 16:37:32 PM UTC

Much better gun legislation, thanks to Sen. Marsden (0.00 / 0)

Of course, there's no chance this will pass the Teapublican-controlled House of Delegates. That's why we need to vote those people OUT of there next November!

Senator Dave Marsden Announces Legislation to Promote Gun Owner Responsibility

In unique approach, two bills will promote personal responsibility and basic safety measures.

RICHMOND, VA - Today, Senator Dave Marsden (D-Fairfax) announced legislation to promote gun owner responsibility. Together, the two bills will make it substantially harder for criminals or the mentally ill to obtain the type of dangerous weapons used to commit mass killings in Aurora, Colorado, Newtown, Connecticut, and countless other American cities.

"Gun ownership is a constitutional right, and responsible gun ownership can save lives. Irresponsible ownership can lead to needless deaths. Gun owners have a special responsibility to secure their firearms from mentally unstable individuals due to the potential those weapons have to harm others," said Senator Marsden.

The first bill, the Gun Owners Responsibility and Accountability Act, will make gun owners civilly liable if their guns are used in the commission of a crime and they failed to take adequate care and control to prevent the theft.

The second bill will set a $250 penalty for failing to report the theft of one's gun.

"Every single gun owner needs to take personal responsibility and follow basic safety measures to protect their property from misuse by criminals or the mentally ill. We've all seen how even a single irresponsible gun owner can enable a chain of events that leads to horrific casualties," said Senator Marsden.

"Responsible gun owners, who use basic precautions like trigger locks or gun safes to safely secure their firearms, will not be affected by these proposals," he added.

Senator Marsden is also joining Senator Janet D. Howell (D-Fairfax) in an effort to close the "gun show loophole," which allows the purchase of guns without a background check at gun shows in Virginia.

Senator Howell said, "Every responsible Virginian agrees that we have to keep guns far away from those with mental illness or a history of violence. Yet, in Virginia, there is a gaping hole in requirements for background checks. Anyone can purchase all types of firearms - including assault weapons - at gun shows and avoid going through the instant background check process. This must end."

"I look forward to working with Senator Marsden to close the gun show loophole and make it harder for people to commit violent crimes. Together, we can work to stop this tide of senseless gun violence," added Senator Howell.

Elected to the Senate in 2010, Senator Dave Marsden is a leader on matters of juvenile justice and crime prevention. A lifelong resident of Northern Virginia and the father of three sons, Dave Marsden has lived in Burke since 1977 with his wife of 40 years, Julia.

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by: lowkell @ Wed Dec 19, 2012 at 16:41:51 PM UTC

At a minimum, we need laws (0.00 / 0)

that would prevent people who propose ideas this idiotic from ever being allowed to acquire a firearm.

Sheesh.

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by: aznew @ Wed Dec 19, 2012 at 22:18:21 PM UTC

Or from being elected to anything. (0.00 / 0)

n/t

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by: lowkell @ Wed Dec 19, 2012 at 22:25:09 PM UTC

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