TFred
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I suspect that they will get more support than opposition from Virginians. I see this as having the potential for much good.
We need to keep our momentum moving quickly to establish as many new beachheads as possible. I hate to be the proverbial wet blanket, but it is possible that Obama may get another 4 years, and that could mean naming more liberal supreme court justices. If that comes to pass, I want us to be in the strongest position possible to deal with the inevitable onslaught.
Good choice of words, Dutch.I have no problem with this and I hope my fellow Virginians agree. We should be willing to help the subjects of D.C. to arm themselves, and our FFL's would like the extra business. And how ironic if Gura wins: Bloomberg will bust an artery if the highest court says VA has an obligation to help people in other areas to arm themselves.
We need to keep our momentum moving quickly to establish as many new beachheads as possible. I hate to be the proverbial wet blanket, but it is possible that Obama may get another 4 years, and that could mean naming more liberal supreme court justices. If that comes to pass, I want us to be in the strongest position possible to deal with the inevitable onslaught.
That you could buy long guns in your state and bordering states but handguns only in your state of residence. I had always attributed that to the Gun Control Act of 1968. I would be glad to have that preconception wrong. Busting that prohibition loose would be quite wonderful.
I believe your right!
This suit is challenging the handgun sales ban.
Virginia may ban non residents from buying long guns. I'll have to look at that again.
That you could buy long guns in your state and bordering states but handguns only in your state of residence. I had always attributed that to the Gun Control Act of 1968. I would be glad to have that preconception wrong. Busting that prohibition loose would be quite wonderful.
You're mostly correct. The "bordering states" was eliminated with FOPA '86. Now, long guns can be bought in any state, so long as the the laws of the purchaser's state and the state of purchase both allow it.
But, that's a federal matter, and under Article 1, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitution they have the authority to regulate interstate commerce. The Congress has the sole authority to restrict interstate commerce; the states themselves do not have any authority over interstate sales.
You're mostly correct. The "bordering states" was eliminated with FOPA '86. Now, long guns can be bought in any state, so long as the the laws of the purchaser's state and the state of purchase both allow it.
But, that's a federal matter, and under Article 1, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitution they have the authority to regulate interstate commerce. The Congress has the sole authority to restrict interstate commerce; the states themselves do not have any authority over interstate sales.
From what I read....VA also has a "handgun purchase by residents only" law...
We can all hope the right questions are ask.Yes, we do and it appears that it's happening. May it continue!
I really doubt Obama can do it but if nothing else, he's darned smart and the Republicans have a proven track record of running the WRONG person when the tide is in their favor.
There are some possible twists with this though. It really revolves around the instant background check, something I hate and the anti's love. That may bite them in the backsides if this wins.
On the other hand, if this turns on us and provides fuel for checks on ALL gun purchases including private sales, I'm gonna be looking to put some knots on the SAF.