Yesterday, the Senate Courts of Justice Committee advanced a package of anti-Second Amendment legislation that represents a serious threat to the rights of law-abiding Virginians.

Despite clear opposition from thousands of gun owners like you, a large group of gun control bills were pushed forward on party-line votes.

These measures place new restrictions, costs, and legal risks on responsible citizens while doing nothing to deter violent criminals who already ignore the law.

Anti-Gun Bills Advanced Out of Committee

The following bills passed out of committee and are now moving forward in the legislative process:

• SB 115
  Restricts concealed carry reciprocity and limits lawful carry protections.
• SB 173
  Bans firearms in medical and mental health facilities, leaving citizens unable to defend themselves in vulnerable situations.
• SB 272
  Restricts lawful firearm possession on college campuses.
• SB 323
  Criminalizes common firearm parts and home-built firearms that have long been legal.
• SB 348
  Imposes mandatory storage requirements inside private homes, interfering with families’ ability to defend themselves.
• SB 496
  Restricts lawful firearm transport and imposes burdensome vehicle storage rules.
• SB 727
  Expands public carry bans across the Commonwealth.
• SB 749
  Bans commonly owned firearms and standard-capacity magazines that are protected under Supreme Court precedent.

There is still hope to stop these bills in their tracks before they reach the full Senate; they must also pass through the Finance & Appropriations Committee.

Please reach out to the following Senators and request that they vote NO on Senate Bills 115, 173, 272, 323, 348, 496, 727 and 749.

• Senator L. Louise Lucas (Committee Chair): (804) 698-7518
• Senator Creigh Deeds: (804) 698-7511
• Senator Mamie Locke: (804) 698-7523
• Senator Dave Marsden: (804) 698-7535
• Senator Adam Ebbin: (804) 698-7539
• Senator Ryan McDougle: (804) 698-7526
• Senator Mark Obenshain: (804) 698-7502
• Senator Richard Stuart: (804) 698-7525
• Senator Bryce Reeves: (804) 698-7528
• Senator Barbara Favola: (804) 698-7540
• Senator Scott Surovell: (804) 698-7534
• Senator Jennifer Boysko: (804) 698-7538
• Senator Todd Pillion: (804) 698-7506
• Senator Aaron Rouse: (804) 698-7522
• Senator Jeremy McPike: (804) 698-7529

Our natural rights do not come from politicians, political parties, or government agencies, they’re a birthright.

We still have an opportunity to defend our rights if we can come together with our strong grassroots advocacy and make clear to Richmond politicians that the Second Amendment is not up for negotiation.

Please consider contacting Senators in the Finance & Appropriations Committee to make your voice heard.