While media outlets focused on the collapse of Speaker Paul Ryan’s healthcare bill, Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe (D) quietly vetoed legislation that would have granted women immediate approval to carry guns for self-defense against domestic abusers.
The bill, HB 1852, would make exceptions in the issuance of concealed carry permits, “[providing] that for a period of 45 days after the issuance of a protective order the individual seeking the protective order may lawfully carry a concealed weapon.”
McAuliffe vetoed the legislation on March 24, claiming HB 1852 weakens the “Commonwealth’s gun safety laws” and “perpetuates the dangerous fiction that the victims of domestic violence will be safer by arming themselves.”
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3 comments:
If what the governor did isn't sexist what is oh but he's a democrat and like B Clinton does and says what he wants with no outrage.
What a POS! The family of the next woman who ends up dead should sue the crap out of the state; there's no good reason for this veto. Time & time again, the women who have the protective order in place end up dead or maimed at the hands of their ex /& or stalker. In this case, ladies, I feel it's better to be judged by 12 than carried by 6.
His body guards carry weapons. Why should he be more important that a woman who is in legitimate fear for her life? Just another arrogant politician.
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