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Matrosov

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8. Other Democratic states should follow

Reply to kpete (Original post)

Tue Dec 22, 2015, 03:29 PM

Dec 2015

Here is how laws have changed for the worse since the 1980s

Even though it is not quite the same thing as Virginia going back to May Issue or, better yet, switching to No Issue, at least it's a step in the right direction.

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WHOA! Virginia will no longer recognize concealed carry permits from 25 states that have reciprocity [View all] kpete Dec 2015 OP

What a diffence having Democrats countingbluecars Dec 2015 #1

Hopefully other state will continue to recognize my VA CHP. ileus Dec 2015 #2

If it's any consolation to you... Blue_Tires Dec 2015 #11

Doubtful. Ralph Northam is extremly popular and is way ahead in fundraising. The GOP will run FSogol Dec 2015 #21

Hopefully more states will follow VA lead. GeorgeGist Dec 2015 #3

I wonder why they are keeping the agreement dumbcat Dec 2015 #4

Don't mess with Texas! aksptth Dec 2015 #7

Example: in KS one no longer even needs a permit to carry a concealed weapon. tblue37 Dec 2015 #23

Those states have requirements equal to, or greater than, Virginia friendly_iconoclast Dec 2015 #10

Their gun laws are similar to VA's laws. FSogol Dec 2015 #22

Utah is mostly white! jberryhill Dec 2015 #27

Yes, however, 2naSalit Dec 2015 #36

they recognize the difference between gun owners and gun humpers Skittles Dec 2015 #37

Simply means TeddyR Dec 2015 #5

Doesn't help the issue and makes everything more complicated aksptth Dec 2015 #6

Great post. I 100% agree with you. nt Logical Dec 2015 #19

Don't tuck a gun in your pants to go to Chuck E Cheese, etc., and you don't have to keep up Hoyt Dec 2015 #28

Other Democratic states should follow Matrosov Dec 2015 #8

"Here is how laws have changed for the worse since the 1980s" Violent crime declined... friendly_iconoclast Dec 2015 #9

The gun culture is the problem Matrosov Dec 2015 #12

what are your thoughts sweetapogee Dec 2015 #13

Not following.. Matrosov Dec 2015 #14

right me too... sweetapogee Dec 2015 #15

I have mixed feelings Matrosov Dec 2015 #17

I have to admit sweetapogee Dec 2015 #18

I live around gun nuts Matrosov Dec 2015 #20

me too sweetapogee Dec 2015 #30

At least you are honest in expressing your desire for culture war, and I thank you for that friendly_iconoclast Dec 2015 #33

this is purely a political move not for the reasons espoused by the mr. Herring melm00se Dec 2015 #16

Concealed carry was never anything more than a political move to begin with Major Nikon Dec 2015 #25

Vermont has been an unrestricted state for a long time. roamer65 Dec 2015 #24

States to not vacation in due to concealed carry: valerief Dec 2015 #26

you left one out sweetapogee Dec 2015 #29

Oh, I didn't see it in the OP. Guess it doesn't have a reciprocity agreement. nt valerief Dec 2015 #31

doesn't sweetapogee Dec 2015 #32

Massachusetts has higher rates of murder and violent crime than Vermont: friendly_iconoclast Dec 2015 #34

Any gun control is bad news. Turbineguy Dec 2015 #35

As a Virginian, I can attest, that turnout will be record setting in November.. virginia mountainman Dec 2015 #38