#73: Locked and Loaded in Virginia w/ Jarrett Skreen

Jarrett Skreen from Ashtown Brewing Company joins Dave and Greg to discuss Virginia gun legislation and the impending pro-gun rally on Lobby Day. They discuss the repercussions of the Virginia governor’s actions, including the spread of 2A counties, potential non-compliance from the community/law enforcement officers, and the likelihood for civil unrest. They take a call from Jarrett’s friend, Chris, who is a Virginia resident that provides valuable insight into the current political climate in Virginia.

NOTES

1. Virginia is holding “Lobby Day” which is a pro-gun rally to bring awareness for Second Amendment rights
2. The Governor declared a State of Emergency to ban all guns during the rally. This was challenged and upheld by a Virginia judge
3. Virginia will be voting on number of firearms bills, which are expected to pass due to Democratic majority in both houses and Governor.

Virginia passed 3 bills last Thursday (16th):

• SB35 - Prohibits carry of firearms at events
• SB69 - Limits the purchase of handguns to “One handgun per Month”
• SB70 - Requires private gun sales to go through federal arms license dealer

Several bills were moved to vote on later:

• SB240 - RED FLAG LAW - Authorities can seize guns up to 14 days
• SB16 - Expands definition of “assault firearms.” Prohibits selling, possessing, transporting assault firearms; violators become felons

Additional Actions Taken to Impede Gun Rights:

• HB30 - increased correctional budget in preparation for non-compliance
• HB567 - limit gun ranges to those owned by government...how will you get trained?

LINKS

• https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/478582-fbi-arrests-three-suspected-neo-nazis-who-planned-to-protest-virginia

• https://fromthetrenchesworldreport.com/jan-16-2020-call-out-for-crisis-actor-in-virginia-as-gov-declares-state-of-emergency/260552

• https://www.politico.com/interactives/elections/2017/virginia/governor/