Last week, we reported on a new Virginia law which prohibits exactly the kind of sting operation run by New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, who blames guns from Virginia for crime in New York City. At first, the Mayor appeared ready to buck the law in Virginia, but now it appears he will abide by it. That hasn’t stopped a gun-rights group, The Virginia Citizens Defense League, from holding the “Bloomberg Gun Giveaway” in Annandale, Virginia—two free guns were awarded in a gathering to thumb noses at Mayor Bloomberg.
In Illinois, the state senate passed a bill this week that would ban the sale or ownership of gun magazines that hold more than ten rounds. Thomas Mannard, executive director of the Illinois Council Against Handgun Violence said, “This is a significant step in our efforts to reduce the lethality of firearms sold in Illinois and reduce the risk that weapons that can accept high-capacity ammunition magazines pose to Illinois communities.” Apparently, it’s that 11th round that is the really dangerous one. Oh, and one can buy such magazines in all surrounding states.
An apparent Texas-size quandary has arisen in the Lone Star State regarding the possession of firearms on private property. A state senate bill would allow concealed-handgun carriers to keep guns in their cars on business owners’ lots. Gov. Rick Perry said, “I think it makes sense for Texans to be able to protect themselves from deranged individuals, whether they’re in church, or whether on a college campus or wherever they are.” However, some Republicans are squeamish about the idea of telling property owners that they can’t determine who or what comes on their property. Then again, criminals are not concerned with committing violent crime on private property. The “guns are scary” mentality is the reason potential victims are the only people being disarmed.
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