VA-ALERT: ACTION ITEM: Gov. VETOES Military Carry Bill

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Virginia Citizens Defense League
Virginia Citizens Defense League

USA -(Ammoland.com)- Governor McAuliffe just vetoed HB 1582, Delegate Campbell’s bill to allow active duty and honorably discharged military members who are over 18 and under 21 to apply for a concealed handgun permit.

The Governor has never been a fan of gun owners and is now also showing an anti-military position to boot.

HB 1582 passed the House by a whopping 79 to 18 vote! THAT IS VETO PROOF as long as the Democrats (and Republicans) stand their ground on this bill.

The House will get the first chance to override the veto. If that succeeds, then the Senate will have its chance to do the same.

Unfortunately, the bill only passed the Senate by a 24 to 15 vote, with one Republican not voting (Senator Wagner). Assuming that he votes correctly when he gets a chance, the vote would be 25 to 15, only two votes shy of a veto override.

HOWEVER, there are several Senate Democrats who voted against HB 1582 who also represent large military areas. They may well change their vote under pressure.

 

ACTION ITEM #1

We need EVERYONE to send an email to their Senator on overriding the veto, ESPECIALLY IF YOUR SENATOR IS A DEMOCRAT!

Click here to send the email.

 

ACTION ITEM #2

Also make sure the House overrides the veto by contacting your Delegate.

 

ACTION ITEM #3

To push even harder, click below to get the phone number to call your Senator and Delegate tomorrow.

 

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DaveW

We don’t seek to be a “special class” just because we served in the armed forces, however, a little recognition for the fact that we did serve to defend the Constitution and the rights of ALL citizens including politicos such as this, while politicians who risked anything for their rights are a minority.

Boz

Amen Brother!