
House passes bill to weaken brandishing laws
The House of Delegates passed a bill Tuesday that weakens what is necessary to find a person guilty of brandishing a weapon.

The House of Delegates passed a bill Tuesday that weakens what is necessary to find a person guilty of brandishing a weapon.

A Waynesboro man was arrested on Wednesday after a SWAT raid led to the seizure of cocaine, cash and a handgun.

Many elected officials view the issue of guns in black or white terms. Legislators either vote for gun control or they vote to protect the Second Amendment.

Gov. Terry McAuliffe announced a historic, bipartisan deal that will keep guns away from domestic abusers and people who cannot pass background checks.

The Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act would ensure that the gun industry is not shielded from liability.

House Democrats are highlighting some of the bills that are the most troubling introduced in the 2016 session.

A House subcommittee passed several bills that will make firearms more accessible and permissible in more locations by more untrained people.

House Republicans outlined their legislative agenda to prevent domestic violence by enacting tougher penalties for chronic and repeat offenders.

Delegate Eileen Filler-Corn introduced a series of bills in furtherance of her work in education, victims’ rights, health care, public safety and prudent fiscal growth.

President Obama has said he’ll increase the efficiency of background checks. Obama’s reasoning comes from the belief that gun violence is on the rise.
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