https://townhall.com/tipsheet/...youngkin-2a-n2637023

From a ban on some semi-automatic weapons to gun purchase waiting periods, Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin vetoed more than two dozen gun bills sent to his desk this week by the Democrat-controlled General Assembly.

On Tuesday, the Republican governor said he signed 31 bills into law, vetoed 30, and offered amendments to six.

“I swore an oath to defend the Constitution of the United States of America and the Constitution of Virginia, and that absolutely includes protecting the right of law-abiding Virginians to keep and bear arms,” he said in a statement. “I am pleased to sign four public safety bills which are commonsense reforms with significant bipartisan support from the General Assembly, and offer recommendations to several bills which, if adopted, will make it harder for criminals to use guns in the commission of a violent act.”

Youngkin’s office released a 23-page document with his veto statements, including on some high-profile pieces of legislation, such as the ban on what Democrats refer to as "assault weapons."

"The Constitution precludes the Commonwealth from prohibiting a broad category of firearms widely embraced for lawful purposes, such as self-defense," Youngkin explained. "Despite this, certain members of the General Assembly have pursued legislation banning most contemporary semiautomatic firearms and specific ammunition-feeding devices.

"Like all Virginians, I am profoundly troubled by the occurrences of mass shootings and crimes committed with firearms," he continued. "The pain and sorrow inflicted by criminals with heinous intentions are truly heart-wrenching and should not be minimized for our communities, the victims, or their families.

"Virginia has some of the strictest gun laws in the country. Unfortunately, the Commonwealth has reduced penalties for criminals, contributing to violent crime," the Republican governor added. "Enhancing penalties for crimes committed with firearms will reverse this trend. Our most significant gap, however, has been in our behavioral health system, which is why substantial investments in behavioral health are necessary.

"That twofold approach can provide a real solution without creating outcomes that would affect law-abiding citizens and violating our constitutional rights. Accordingly, I veto this bill," he concluded.

The NRA praised Youngkin's "unwavering resolve to defend the rights of all Virginians against these flagrant assaults on our self-defense rights and our ability to protect ourselves and our loved ones."

Thank you, Governor Youngkin.

Very good news for my friends in the old dominion!

Kudos to Gov. Youngkin!!!

In his Veto dissertation, however, I would have included, other methods by which people are killed or murdered, aside from "assault weapons", and included the RATE by which those incidents take place. That would further disclose how ridiculous it is to ban "assault weapons" when the homicide/murder rate with said weapon is EXTREMELY low as compared to other methods of homicide or murder.

JMHO to drive to point home to these Commie bastards!

Restrictions to your freedom are just one election away. Never be complacent.

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Restrictions to your freedom are just one election away. Never be complacent.

You are so correct. Hence my signature: The price of liberty and even of common humanity is eternal vigilance.


I told my brother and family (all Virginians) that I felt very confident Youngkin would make this move. It is a supreme feeling of satisfaction to have my political prognostication be proved correct.

Those who disarm law abiding citizens while hiding behind private armies are the biggest hypocrites on this planet. They are the same idiots screaming about saving the planet while flying all over on their private jets. They deserve nothing but perpetual mockery and contempt.

That only tells me that Virginia is on the edge of falling, with only the governor standing in the way. Hope virginians keep electing R govs.

Jesus Christ man. Don’t turn a win into a loss. Enjoy the win and build on it!

Miss me with that small dick energy.

This governor makes me wish Virginia governors could serve back-to-back terms.

good on him

keep handing the bastards defeats - give them all ulcers

I hope other conservative minded folks in VA will see this mans effort and run for office.

Yall need more victories and with terms limits for Gov, yall need a good bench.

Congrats VA, keep it up.

When governments allow the people to protect themselves then that is called and known as a Democracy..... But when governments do not allow (force) the people to no be able protect themselves then that is known as a Dictatorship....................................... drill sgt.

The DEMs hold thin majorities in the VA House and Senate.

In 2025 we will vote for Governor and the full State House.

It is likely that Lt Gov Sears and AG Miyares will compete to win the REP nomination for the Governor spot.

Winning the VA House back would be a major victory. Winning the Governor spot would be icing.

As noted before, Glenn Youngkin ran a classic perfect campaign and personally financed it enough to compete w McAuliffe.

I got to see a bit behind the curtain. The strategy, planning, execution, and energy was unlike any Virginia REP candidate that I have seen.

He's a shining star in a governmentally ruined state.

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He's a shining star in a governmentally ruined state.

I'd argue it's ruined by the majority of NoVA residents from MD and other northeast states who left because of those policies and want to replicate here in VA.

^^^^ BINGO!

The same sore of migration out here in the West, except exported north and east, from Commiefornia.

I’m in a location now where I am affected by Virginia policy. I’m grateful for the governor’s vetoes on this.

Good job Gov. Youngkin. It takes backbone to veto those bills and endure Reeeee!!

Whew! We were sweating this one. So glad to hear this and I'm glad he stood up for the constitution and we gun owners' rights. Well done, sir!