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Bill to allow guns in Va. bars advances
Posted to: Dining Reviews and News News Va. House Elections Virginia
By Bill Sizemore
The Virginian-Pilot
© February 9, 2010
RICHMOND
The perennial “guns in bars” bill is on the march again, and this year it has a friend in the governor’s mansion.
Del. Todd Gilbert’s bill, HB 505, would let Virginians carry concealed weapons into restaurants and clubs that sell alcohol. It was approved this morning by the House Militia, Police and Public Safety Committee and now advances to the House floor. If passed there, it will go to the Senate.
A similar measure was passed by the General Assembly last year but vetoed by then-Gov. Timothy M. Kaine. Gov. Bob McDonnell has expressed support for the idea.
Gilbert, R-Woodstock, amended the bill this year to prohibit gun-toting bar patrons from consuming alcohol on the premises.
Gun-rights groups back the measure, while gun-control advocates and the restaurant lobby oppose it.
Bill to allow guns in Va. bars advances
Posted to: Dining Reviews and News News Va. House Elections Virginia
By Bill Sizemore
The Virginian-Pilot
© February 9, 2010
RICHMOND
The perennial “guns in bars” bill is on the march again, and this year it has a friend in the governor’s mansion.
Del. Todd Gilbert’s bill, HB 505, would let Virginians carry concealed weapons into restaurants and clubs that sell alcohol. It was approved this morning by the House Militia, Police and Public Safety Committee and now advances to the House floor. If passed there, it will go to the Senate.
A similar measure was passed by the General Assembly last year but vetoed by then-Gov. Timothy M. Kaine. Gov. Bob McDonnell has expressed support for the idea.
Gilbert, R-Woodstock, amended the bill this year to prohibit gun-toting bar patrons from consuming alcohol on the premises.
Gun-rights groups back the measure, while gun-control advocates and the restaurant lobby oppose it.