T Dubya
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This is what Morrissey said:
"Unfortunately, Council President Kathy C.Graziano was accurate when she stated: “I don’t think there is much we can do about it.” Normally, Section 15.2-1425 of the Code of Virginia would be the statute that would give the Richmond City Council (and other local governing bodies) the authority to “do something.” This code section states, simply: “The governing body of every locality in the performance of its duties, obligations, functions may adopt, as appropriate, ordinances, resolutions and motions.” However, sadly, the legislature also passed Section 15.2-915, which took away local government’s authority when it comes to possessing, transferring, transporting, etc. guns. Section 15.2- 915 and its companion statute, Section 15.2-915.1 (which preventscities and counties fromsuing gun manufacturers), are indefensible and need to be repealed as they unfairly and, many would say, unconstitutionally, restrict the authority of local governing bodies."
Now, If I am not mistaken this is not true. If you look at the DGIF rules you see this:
[align=left]It is unlawful to transport, possess, or carry a loaded rifle or shotgun in any vehicle on any public street, road or highway. [/align]
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[align=left]That's specific to the City of Richmond and the City of Richmond only.[/align]
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[align=left]My question is this. Does the City of Richmond make these regulations or is it DGIF? Is it considered a statute?[/align]
[align=left]If yes; then Morrissey misleads readers of his letter that the City is totally powerless to regulate "guns". When clearly they can regulate long guns.[/align]
This is what Morrissey said:
"Unfortunately, Council President Kathy C.Graziano was accurate when she stated: “I don’t think there is much we can do about it.” Normally, Section 15.2-1425 of the Code of Virginia would be the statute that would give the Richmond City Council (and other local governing bodies) the authority to “do something.” This code section states, simply: “The governing body of every locality in the performance of its duties, obligations, functions may adopt, as appropriate, ordinances, resolutions and motions.” However, sadly, the legislature also passed Section 15.2-915, which took away local government’s authority when it comes to possessing, transferring, transporting, etc. guns. Section 15.2- 915 and its companion statute, Section 15.2-915.1 (which preventscities and counties fromsuing gun manufacturers), are indefensible and need to be repealed as they unfairly and, many would say, unconstitutionally, restrict the authority of local governing bodies."
Now, If I am not mistaken this is not true. If you look at the DGIF rules you see this:
[align=left]It is unlawful to transport, possess, or carry a loaded rifle or shotgun in any vehicle on any public street, road or highway. [/align]
[align=left][/align]
[align=left]That's specific to the City of Richmond and the City of Richmond only.[/align]
[align=left][/align]
[align=left]My question is this. Does the City of Richmond make these regulations or is it DGIF? Is it considered a statute?[/align]
[align=left]If yes; then Morrissey misleads readers of his letter that the City is totally powerless to regulate "guns". When clearly they can regulate long guns.[/align]