Despite overwhelming opposition from gun owners and gun rights groups, Virginia Democratic lawmakers on Friday advanced legislation that would ban the sale of some semiautomatic firearms as well as end the possession of high-capacity magazines. Ralph Northam vowed to push through new gun control measures, saying it was a top priority for Virginia Democrats. In doing so, he angered gun rights' advocates who believe he is trying to take away their rights. Gun owners are descending on local government offices to demand they establish sanctuaries for gun rights across the state. VIRGINIA HOUSE ADVANCES GUN CONTROL MEASURESNortham has been able to get most of his gun control agenda passed in at least one chamber of the General Assembly this year, but struggled with the proposed assault weapon ban.

Source: Fox News February 07, 2020 17:48 UTC