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Hundreds at Richmond rally to back pro-gun bills
By Dave Forster
The Virginian-Pilot
© January 20, 2009
RICHMOND
About 300 people rallied Monday at the Virginia Capitol to support the many pro-gun-rights bills that have been introduced this session.
Concern over those rights is especially high this year after the election of Barack Obama, perceived by some as a gun control proponent, said rally participant Sam Beatty, 30, a Marine veteran from Henrico County.
"The last several gun shows that I've been to, I've seen them just more packed than I've ever seen them in the past 10 years - people buying just cases upon cases of ammunition, firearms," Beatty said.
The Virginia Citizens Defense League has highlighted as priorities this year legislation that would allow people with concealed handgun permits to carry their concealed firearms into restaurants that serve alcohol, HB1821, and schools, HB1822.
Another bill, HB1655, would require a court to award attorney fees and costs to anyone who wins a case challenging a local gun control measure.
By Dave Forster
The Virginian-Pilot
© January 20, 2009
RICHMOND
About 300 people rallied Monday at the Virginia Capitol to support the many pro-gun-rights bills that have been introduced this session.
Concern over those rights is especially high this year after the election of Barack Obama, perceived by some as a gun control proponent, said rally participant Sam Beatty, 30, a Marine veteran from Henrico County.
"The last several gun shows that I've been to, I've seen them just more packed than I've ever seen them in the past 10 years - people buying just cases upon cases of ammunition, firearms," Beatty said.
The Virginia Citizens Defense League has highlighted as priorities this year legislation that would allow people with concealed handgun permits to carry their concealed firearms into restaurants that serve alcohol, HB1821, and schools, HB1822.
Another bill, HB1655, would require a court to award attorney fees and costs to anyone who wins a case challenging a local gun control measure.
