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My name is Laura, and I’m your constituent. Gun violence prevention is my top priority. Please support hi. Safety legislation that is brought up for a vote. These are the bills I support. Thank you for your time.

I am writing to voice my opposition to the multiple house and senate bills that do nothing to penalize violent criminals and arbitrarily turn law abiding gun owning citizens into criminals or strip these citizens of their rights and valuable property without due process. I am also opposed to further limitations being placed on citizens who have fulfilled the requirements to obtain a VA Concealed Handgun Permit. Again, the very people who have invested time and money in their committment to adhere to the law are being penalized.

I am writing to express my great concern, to the legislatures that continue to ignore their oath of swearing to protect and uphold the rights of the citizens as protected by the United States Constitution and the Virginian Constitution. "The Right of the People to Keep and Bear Arms, SHALL NOT BE INFRINGED". You beaurcrats do not grant that right to he people, it is God given. While you grandstand and ateemlt to make laws to hurt the everydayaw abiding American citizen, you turn a way and do nothing in these bills to punish criminals committing crimes. It is already illegal to murder people. To grandstand and think that any of these bills would stop someone from murdering or harming another person is laughable. Quite literally. You pander screaming about these firearm safety bills while you walk around with security and people with "guns" to keep you safe. Start enforcing the existing laws against criminals who commit crimes vs trying to turn law abiding people, who take training, are serious about protection of family, themselves and others, and trying to disarm them and make them criminals. Or we will vote you out! Uphold your Oath or be prepared for the consequences your actions lead to by the American people. Regards Mr. Harris

Gun laws do not prevent firearm homicides, based upon gun control organization's own data (Giffords) •No correlation between strict gun laws and firearm homicide incidents •.07 coefficient of determination (AKA R2) where .90 is a strong association •There likely would be a weak association showing gun laws driving the firearm homicide rate higher if Washington, DC was given a score and ranked by Giffords.

I was born in Henrico county and vote in every election. Guns are currently the #1 killer of our children under the age of 18. I am writing to show my support for these bills because gun violence prevention is my top priority. Please support gun safety legislation that is brought up for a vote! Thank you so much for your time.

My name is Laura Sledge and I am your constituent. Guns are currently the #1 killer of our children under the age of 18, and gun violence prevention is my top priority. Please support gun safety legislation that is brought up for a vote. Here are the bills I support. Thank you for your time.

Please support HB 318, HB319, HB351, HB362, HB585, HB602, HB637, HB791, HB797, HB798, HB798, HB799, HB 861, HB16, HB45 Let's keep our children and other innocent bystanders safe!

Hello, My name is Hayley Redmond Cilley. Guns are currently the #1 killer of our children under age 18, and I am calling because gun violence prevention is my top priority. Please support gun safety legislation that is brought up for a vote! We need safer communities for all, but especially for our children.

I support HB916 and urge the Committee to pass it.

Everything we can do to keep our children and communities safe must be of the utmost priority. Our country has blood on its hands and state and federal leaders must open their eyes and hearts to pushing forward for what’s best for us as a society- that does not include firearms, ammunition, and hate. Mental health is but one part of the issue at hand here and it’s critical we solve the gun violence epidemic in a bipartisan and comprehensive fashion. I support all efforts to improve mental health services and school and community safety including eliminating access to automatic weapons, increasing the purchase age and increasing background check and screenings.

I am writing as a gun violence prevention advocate and voter in Loudoun County, VA. We supported many of our elected officials in the November election with the hope that they will represent the voices who have had enough. I am grateful for the Delegates who are willing to speak on behalf of those we have lost and the children and families that deserve safer communities. We stand behind you in your efforts. I support bills HB270, HB318, HB319, HB916 and those that focus on gun violence prevention. Thank you.

I support this bill and urge the committee to pass it

I support this bill because it promotes safety.

As a retired military member professionally trained in firearm usage and a current gun owner, I support this bill and urge the Committee to pass it.

I support this bill and urge you to pass it.

I support this bill and urge the e committee to pass it! Laws like this save lives and help law enforcement keep families and domestic partners safe.

To Firearms Subcommittee of House Public Safety, I have read and reviewed the bills referenced in this correspondence and see little value in them. All do nothing more than punish and add restrictions to law-abiding gun owners that will do nothing to prevent violent crimes committed with a firearm. In some cases, these bills seem to be personal vendettas against the NRA and USCCA. I urge members of this committee to reject all of the bills I have referenced in this correspondence.

I am a volunteer with Virginia Moms for Change, a gun violence prevention group, and we support these bills.

I support these bills.

I would like to be a voice in support of all bills that increase safety and awareness for everyone in relation to guns/weapons. I live in Loudoun County; conversations with law enforcement reinforce that information about gun laws/legislation/general information is not always distributed to all involved. At a recent Mental Health and Wellness Fair, sheriff's offices admitted they did not know about the tax break for safe gun storage, for example. Thank you for all you do to make life better for everyone.

Statistics show that young people are at growing risk of harm or death by gun violence. Responsibility for them is on us, the voting generation, to do something. Please support these bills.

Apparently, you all think your authority comes from you; is deserved by you; and should be used to further your agenda in disarming law abiding citizens. SCOTUS decisions in Heller and Bruen have already decided the fate of your bills. You are likely going to get sued, your bills will lose and you will have done nothing whatsoever but waste taxpayer time and money on a frivolous pursuit. Which brings me to question what, exactly is the end result? Is it to weaponize laws against law abiding citizens in lawfare? Maybe you think we will run out of money or out of steam in defending our GOD GIVEN RIGHTS. Good luck with that, you will need it. The US Constitution has been argued multiple times regarding gun rights and clearly you either do not care about the rulings; about the Constitution as ratified and adopted by Virginia; nor the views of your constituents. You neither deserve, nor are owed, any kind of allegiance from us. WE DO NOT serve YOU. As a matter of fact our government, across the entire United States, is actually opposite your entitled, two-tiered justice, elitist hypocrisy; which is to say YOU SERVE US! Your lawfare tactics; constantly thumbing your nose at our RIGHTS because 'scary gun bad,' is not going to go in your favor. We are well aware of your marxist ideologies and how much you hate your country and how you believe that the rights of the individual are outweighed by your need to subjugate. We are well aware of your continuation to craft laws carving out, little by little, more power for yourselves and less freedom for us. God will not judge us for standing against you. You took an oath to support, protect and defend the Constitution. You have an opportunity, to simply admit you are wrong and turn away from this course of action. Impaling yourself because you'd rather do that than admit you are wrong is not the way to go. I understand an admission of wrong action will come with a swath of angry people jeering and cheering against you, however, redirecting course is still a better option than trying to force your constituency to rely on 'government,' to help which is tantamount to murder. The national average police response is around 12 minutes to a crime scene, coupled with the fact that SCOTUS has ruled many times that a law enforcement officer has no duty to place him/herself in harms way to protect anyone (DeShaney vs. Winnebago and Town of Castle Rock vs. Gonzales, and Warren vs. District of Columbia), and all you have done is place criminals at the top of the food chain offering up your constituency as nothing more than their next meal.

As a parent, I support these common-sense gun reform bills.

Tilting at windmills: The debate on whether an AR-15 is a military or non-military firearm is moot The anti-gunners panties are in a tight wad over AR-15s because they don’t like black guns, especially if those guns have various cosmetic features, such as a bayonet lug. You know - the scourge of drive-by bayonetings going on in Chicago? So, the anti’s latest tactic is to scream (that’s pretty much their main mode of communication) that an AR-15 is a weapon of war and should not be owned by anyone but the military, government agencies, and the police. So, if citizens don’t need so-called “weapons of war”, why exactly would the police and government bureaucrats need them? <Crickets chirping quietly in the background> Armies have not used AR-15s in war, so it’s hard to call one a weapon of war. The M-16/M-4 is superior for that purpose with its semi-automatic, burst, and fully automatic selector switch. That said, could one fight a war with an AR-15? Sure. AR-15s have a lot in common with their M-16/M-4 cousin. AR-15s use the same mid-power cartridge and the same 20 or 30-round magazine as the M-16/M-4. And the really scary issue for the antis is the AR-15 LOOKS LIKE an M-16! But all of this is totally moot. The Second Amendment and Article 1, Section 13 of the Virginia Constitution both protect the right of the People to own and carry bearable weapons of war! Even the Supreme Court back in 1939 in US v Miller made it clear that any weapon of use to a militia (think “weapon of war”) is protected by the Second Amendment. And American history and tradition back up that right. From the beginning, Americans have owned and carried weapons in use by the military: from muskets to revolvers, to pistols, to pump and semi-automatic shotguns, to lever-action, bolt-action, and semi-automatic rifles, and, to a lesser degree, both fully-automatic rifles and pistols. So, to my anti-gun friends: I am tired of arguing with you about whether an AR-15 is a sporting gun or a “weapon of war.” Call it what you want, but it is protected by the Second Amendment either way.

I ask the subcommittee to oppose the passage of these bills.

I, Carolyn Kochard, on behalf of Virginia Moms for Change support the above bills because data shows that these laws help reduce gun-related deaths.

Dear Members; What part of 'shall not infringe' do you not understand ? Donald Trump on the ballot and let's go Brandon. My congressmen Bobby Scott and my delegate Cia Price do NOT represent me ! Thank you John Zielanski

I support this bill and strongly urge the Committee to pass it. This kind of transparency is needed to ensure localities are using the tools at their disposal to reduce gun violence in our communities.

I moved to Virginia 15 years ago after I retired. I chose Virginia because of the reasonable, common sense gun laws, among other reasons, as compared to where I came from. I am an avid competitive shooter and hunter and made Virginia my home on that basis. I pay considerably more in taxes, with the exception of real estate, to support my state and county governments and ask and get little in return. In the last 8 years the state of Virginia has enacted a myriad of new firearms regulations that do nothing to prevent crime or make us safer. The new laws being considered will have the same effect. Your focus should be on crime and how to punish criminals, not law abiding taxpayers exercising their constitutionally guaranteed rights. Where I live we realistically have a 25 to 45 minute response time for fire, ambulance and sheriff’s deputies. We have an excellent sheriff’s department and volunteer corps of fire and first aid responders but sheer numbers of staff and size of our county make it what it is. People need to be self reliant and not have to worry about being punished for inadvertently breaking an ineffective gun law. Again, your focus should be be on crime and how to punish criminals and not law abiding citizens. Thanks for your time.

Given that the sheriff in Loudoun is on record saying that he does not believe in red flag laws and is clearly not using them, we really need this bill to pass. Red flag laws save lives. Especially lives of women. Thank you, Heather Gottlieb

I think there should be a law that allows us, the citizens of Virginia, to remove officials from office who violate their constitutional oath to protect our 2nd amendment and other constitutional amendments. I cannot for the life of me understand what the point is of swearing into office as servant to the public and take an oath only to turn around and purpose laws under the guise of reducing crime that further restrict already law abiding citizens. These laws will never EVER stop criminals, it will never EVER slow or stop people with nefarious intentions and only limit already law abiding citizens. Frankly I grow so tired and more and more disappointed in certain officials in office that don't keep their oath and just lie to the public that gun control stop criminal. IT DOES NO WORK, armed law biding citizens scare criminals from making people into victims because it creates uncertainty to the criminal's actions not knowing if people are armed would they other wise take criminal actions. Why is it people who support gun control fail to make connects to the correlations that place with security are less likely to be targeted for that very reason, because the person would face resistance to their actions. I do not support any of these gun control bills, I do support the pro gun bills and will not comply with any of these gun control bills should they pass as they are unconstitutional and violate my rights as a US citizen.

Please quit making new laws when we don’t enforce what is on the books now. Target criminals not the everyday law abiding citizens of Virginia!

As a constituent, I urge you to OPPOSE the following gun-control bills: * HB 175, Simon, unconstitutionally prohibits the carry of certain firearms in public * HB 270, Reid, creates a three day waiting period for a firearm purchase, making a mockery of Virginia's "instant check" system and breaking a promise to Virginia's gun owners * HB 318, Helmer, ridiculously makes the firearm industry liable for criminal misuse of firearms * HB 319, Helmer, greatly reduces the number of places where concealed handgun permit holders can get training. A solution in search of a problem * HB 362, McClure, takes away gun rights for misdemeanor battery in a nebulous "dating relationship." Misdemeanors should never take away basic, protected civil rights for any reason * HB 797, Hope, greatly reduces the number of places where concealed handgun permit holders can get training and increases requirements to get a permit. A solution to a non-existing problem * HB 798, Hope, takes away gun rights for a misdemeanor conviction of a simple assault, assault and battery, and stalking * HB 799, Hope, requires fingerprinting for getting a concealed carry permit. Permits are only revoked for any reason at a minuscule rate of one-tenth of one percent! A solution in search of a problem. * HB 861, Hernandez, prohibits firearms in hospitals, unconstitutionally violating the rights of people to be able to protect themselves * HB 1195, Hays, creates a five day waiting period for a firearm purchase, making a mockery of Virginia's "instant check" system and breaking a promise to Virginia's gun owners * HB 1462, Laufer, creates a $500 civil penalty and towing for an unattended vehicle where a handgun is visible, punishing good people for what criminals do Let me know how you are going to vote on these bills.

As a constituent, I urge you to OPPOSE the following gun-control bills: * HB 175, Simon, unconstitutionally prohibits the carry of certain firearms in public * HB 270, Reid, creates a three day waiting period for a firearm purchase, making a mockery of Virginia's "instant check" system and breaking a promise to Virginia's gun owners * HB 318, Helmer, ridiculously makes the firearm industry liable for criminal misuse of firearms * HB 319, Helmer, greatly reduces the number of places where concealed handgun permit holders can get training. A solution in search of a problem * HB 362, McClure, takes away gun rights for misdemeanor battery in a nebulous "dating relationship." Misdemeanors should never take away basic, protected civil rights for any reason * HB 797, Hope, greatly reduces the number of places where concealed handgun permit holders can get training and increases requirements to get a permit. A solution to a non-existing problem * HB 798, Hope, takes away gun rights for a misdemeanor conviction of a simple assault, assault and battery, and stalking * HB 799, Hope, requires fingerprinting for getting a concealed carry permit. Permits are only revoked for any reason at a minuscule rate of one-tenth of one percent! A solution in search of a problem. * HB 861, Hernandez, prohibits firearms in hospitals, unconstitutionally violating the rights of people to be able to protect themselves * HB 1195, Hays, creates a five day waiting period for a firearm purchase, making a mockery of Virginia's "instant check" system and breaking a promise to Virginia's gun owners * HB 1462, Laufer, creates a $500 civil penalty and towing for an unattended vehicle where a handgun is visible, punishing good people for what criminals do Thanks Garry Dudley

It continues to puzzle me as to why the General Assembly continues to hamper the rights of law abiding gun owners with silly legislation (some of which is clearly unconstitutional) verses addressing the actual underlying problems. Until you do so, you'll continue to look like the political hacks and stooges that you are, beholden to party marching orders rather than what's good for the Commonwealth and it's citizens. Truly sad indeed!

Keep your hands off legally owned guns. Do more to get the bad gun guns. Why do not see the laws on the books get enforced? Uphold your oath of office and protect us from bad guys,illegals, and others.

I am writing to inform the tone deaf and those in this assembly that while they dither and equivocate over Constitutional "God given Rights" of a Free People, codified into law, 16,250 innocent children are "murdered", put to death, mutilated, in the state of Virginia each and every year and each and every new session of this Legislature 16, 250 more innocents die at the hands of the inaction of this body as a whole. And we thought the Germans of the 30's were criminal for their actions with deliberate DEATH and maiming. The crime of murder in any form is a serious crime and just because it is "legalized" it is still a Sin again against humanity and the People of Virginia, who apparently foot the bill for this atrocity. Just as you should not be legalizing "Firearm Control" murder is still a unjustified morally and should be rejected as normal. If there are still anyone on the Democrat side of this body that understands morality and stands up for LIFE and LIBERTY of the People, consider well how and what you vote in favor of. May the punishment of this heinous crime be published and stopped before another thing is done, legally or illegally in this body. Sincerely, Peter Buckingham 301-646-5300 Crozet, VA 22932

HB35 - promotes actual firearms safety without imposing upon the rights of innocent gun owners for the crimes of others. Absolutely worth the support of the legislature. HB1230 - a step in the correct direction, towards making schools LESS of a soft target, LESS attractive to mass-murderers compared to how they are now. This permits some of the people we never needed to worry about in the first place to be armed against the possibility of someone wanting to murder them in a place which was previously a victim-disarmament zone. HB1235 - this shouldn't even be a QUESTION to support it. A protective order is a mere piece of paper, and it is well known that such a piece of paper has failed miserably in defending some people from their attackers. Permitting them to carry is the ONLY proper choice. HB1321 and 1325 do not earn my support or disapproval. ALL other bills being proposed for this day's consideration should be rejected - HB175 - ANY prohibition on so-called "assault firearms" is AT BEST meaningless and worthy of opposition for that reason alone. Add to that the fact that owners and users of these firearms are overwhelmingly peaceful VA citizens innocent of any wrongdoing and this bill CANNOT be passed. HB270 - more nonsense restrictions on so-called assault weapons" and standard-capacity magazines, which are unConstitutional on their face under both the US and VA Constitutions. Nuke this proposal. HB318 - proposes to hold "firearms industry members" responsible for crimes committed by third parties due to govt's inability or unwillingness to enforce EXISTING laws already covering the crimes detailed in this bill. This is a prima-facie attempt to execute lawfare against retailers and manufacturers innocent of any actual wrongdoing. Nuke it. HB319 - a petty attempt to remove NRA and USCCA instructors and ranges from certification at what they are literally the class-of-the-world in doing, teaching firearms safety and the legalities of carry, because the proposer doesn't LIKE those groups. The mere PROPOSAL is incredibly childish and unprofessional. Nuke it. HB362 - if you want to forbid ownership or possession of someone for a violent crime, that crime needs to be a felony. Period. And you'd better be able to JUSTIFY it being a felony crime. Nuke it. HB797 - another childish and unprofessional attack on the groups best-suited and -capable of instruction in actual firearms safety. NUKE IT. HB798 - see comments for HB362. NUKE IT. HB799 - This is tiresome. See comments for HB319 and 797. NUKE IT. HB861 - the only people who need to be restricted from carrying a weapon into a hospital already ARE prohibited from even TOUCHING one. Your inability or unwillingness to deal with that does not justify more laws. NUKE IT. HB916 - VA has had laws covering the issues of emergency TROs for YEARS already. So-called "red flag" laws are an abomination, violating most of the Bill Of Right and leaving someone you claim is a threat in the position to act on that threat. NUKE IT. HB945 - Not incredibly offensive, just wholly unnecessary. Nuke it. HB1195 - Any waiting period is Constitutionally-impermissible. A right delayed is a right denied, and the state seeks to delay here. NUKE IT. HB1386 - VA has no power to set workplace rules like this. NUKE IT. HB1462 - seeks to re-victimize victims of crime AND to make it impossible for people not a threat to anyone to carry outside of victim-disarmament zones. NUKE IT.

As a dedicated advocate for the Second Amendment and a lifelong Virginian, I am compelled to express my deep concerns over the direction of recent legislative efforts surrounding firearm laws. I have always placed a high value on security, freedom, and the principles of logical, effective policy-making. It has become increasingly apparent that in the wake of tragic incidents, there is a tendency among some lawmakers to resort to knee-jerk reactions, such as proposing bans or stringent registration requirements for firearms the list goes on and on. While these measures are often presented as solutions to reduce crime, they fail to address the root causes of violence and, instead, serve only to infringe upon the constitutional rights of law-abiding citizens like myself. The proposal to ban or mandatorily register firearms under the guise of public safety is not only ineffective but also a clear violation of our Second Amendment rights. Such actions presuppose that restricting the freedoms of the majority, who are responsible and law-abiding, will somehow prevent the criminal actions of the few. This is not only a flawed premise but also a dangerous overreach that undermines the foundational liberties upon which our nation was built. Moreover, the creation of firearm-free zones and the push for restrictive gun laws are misguided attempts that offer a false promise of safety. History and evidence have shown that criminals do not adhere to such regulations; instead, these zones often end up as soft targets, inadvertently putting innocent lives at greater risk. In light of these considerations, I urge you and your colleagues in the Virginia House and Senate to: Stand firmly against the ineffective and reactionary proposals to ban or mandatorily register firearms. Reconsider and rescind policies that establish firearm-free zones, recognizing their failure to protect and their potential to harm. Focus on realistic, effective solutions that address the underlying causes of violence without compromising the rights and freedoms of Virginia's citizens. Our commitment to the Second Amendment is not a matter of political convenience but a fundamental principle that ensures our liberty and security. The right to bear arms is intrinsic to the American way of life, providing individuals the means to defend themselves, their families, and their freedoms. There are many egregious bills pending. firearm lock requirements, storage requirements, waiting periods, the list goes on and on I remind you democrats that you swore an oath to defend the constitution all these laws you are considering are contrary to the constitution itself and will be challenged and defeated because of the post bruen Supreme Court decisions. I am confident that with thoughtful consideration and a commitment to the principles of our Constitution, we can forge policies that genuinely enhance public safety without infringing upon our cherished liberties. I, alongside countless Virginia patriots, assert that we will not comply with laws infringing on our Second Amendment rights. This stance is rooted in a deep respect for the Constitution and the freedoms it guarantees. Thank you for your attention to my concerns and for your ongoing service to the people of Virginia. I trust that you will approach this issue with the gravity and respect it deserves, recognizing the importance of preserving our constitutional rights in all legislative actions.

None of the gun control bills being put forward will stop a single criminal event. Not one. They are designed to punish and harm Virginians exercising their natural right to self defense and are in conflict with the US and Virginia constitution. Stop. This is not in the best interest of Virginians.

The gun control bills being heard today all have one thing in common, that is to disarm the honest, law abiding citizen. There is no other reason and they will have no other effect. Gun control as a method to curb crime has failed everywhere it has been implemented. Gun control to advance tyranny , subjugation and genocide has succeeded. Please vote NO on these Unconstitutional bills.

A pro-gun vote is a vote for freedom. All the anti-gun bills are just solutions in search of problems. They thicken the code of Virginia and add nothing of value. Please, do NOT fatten the code for no reason. - Thank you

Dear committee I am writing to respectfully but firmly implore you not to advance gun control bills HB 175, 270, 318, 319, 362, 797, 798, 861, 1195, 1462. These bills will not stop or reduce crime. They will only strip the rights from law abiding citizens. One example is HB 1195, which creates a 5 day wait period. A right delayed is a right denied; if someone in danger needs a firearm to protect themselves, they are in more danger as they now have to wait. Not only is this unfair in light of Virginia's instant check system, but a court ruled against it. HB 318 Makes the firearm industry liable for the actions of criminals. This is unfair. You would not sue Ford if someone misused one of their products. You also have 2 bills that would limit training and the amount of certified instructors. This is insane as it goes against gun saftey: you WANT people to be trained on proper firearms use. You have bills that limit where one can carry, which is Unconstitutional under Bruen. You have bills that punish people if a firearm if left in their car in sight. Why not go after criminals? And it's not fair to punish people with only misdemeanors. As for the dating partner? That is problematic as a jilted partner , or and partner, can make a false statement about the other person. None of these bills will deter criminals nor will they do anything to address the saftey of people or the mental health issue. The better course of action would be to address mental health system. I DO want to see the following pro gun bills passed: HB 35, 945, 1230, 1235, 1325. These bills help people in crisis and even encourage safe storage of firearms without punishing people. I like the bill that offers tax credits for trigger locks/ safes . It's an incentive to encourage people to secure their firearms when not in use/ unattended. This is a great way to keep children safe and even puts some money back in people's pockets. I like the bill that turns an order of protection ( for the person that needs it ) into a concealed carry for a limited time. This will help vulnerable people protect themselves when they need to be able to do so. There are many things that can be done to make people safe, but not at the expense of freedom and constitutional rights. I am urging you to say Nay to the anti gun bills and Yay to the pro gun bills. A better course of action would be to fund and train police, enact harsh penalties for criminals, address the mental health system ( as the governor has said ) and pass pro gun legislation to both protect the Second Amendment and to encourage safe storage, increase the availability of training instructors, and allow people to protect themselves. And this also includes commonly-owned firearms such as AR15 and AK pattern rifles. Commonly-owned firearms such as these are protected under the Bruen decision. Thank you Mr Raymond Pezzoli

Article 1 section 13 is a restriction on you, in order to protect the civil rights of all citizens but especially the minority. Whether it’s a racial minority or a religious minority or a political minority, we all have rights that cannot be taken away just because some group is in a majority. Even if it weren’t a right or a civil liberty, you would have to repeal article 1 Sect 13 of the Virginia constitution in order to have the authority to prohibit me from being armed, and not just with a firearm but armed in anyway I see fit. Gun control doesn’t work, we see the results in countless examples so this isn’t a new idea and it’s been proven to fail and actually harm the citizens. Gun control started with racist after the civil war and it continues today to be the same racist elitist ideology that says you’re not smart enough or responsible enough to protect yourself, you must have the government protect you, which of course is ridiculous because the police cannot be everywhere nor would we want that many police in our society Many victims will testify that being unarmed or having a waiting period or a background check did nothing to stop their attacker and only effected their ability to protect themself which lead to them being victimized by a criminal Murder is illegal, people are still murdered Speed limits are in place, people still speed Laws do not stop or prevent crime, the only thing that any law will do is establish a punishment AFTER you are caught, not before. There are no minority reports, there are no pre cogs you cannot stop a crime before it happens, the intended victim is the only one that can stop the crime when it happens and the only way to do that is to be armed

As a constituent of one of the Delegates of the Assembly, but not of your committee, I write to express my opposition to each/all of the anti-2A bills in this collection. Individually and collectively, they punish Virginia citizens who intend to comply with them, and fail to so much as deter those with criminal intent. While this is true of nearly all laws, these are a particularly vile assault on the innocent. I do not find any of you deplorable, for you have not yet cast a vote - but if you vote to send these bills onward (and I'll know, within hours...) then I will find you so, and will become your political enemy. I cannot wield a lot of power as an 80-year-old individual constituent, but that which I can, I will.

I am a member of VA Moms For Change, a gun violence prevention group and I support these bills

I support these bills!

I am a member of Virginia Moms for Change, a gun violence prevention group, and I support these bills. I expect to see more gun violence prevention legislation *actually pass* since there is so much nonpartisan alignment on this topic. The status quo is unacceptable. Our pro-gun culture is a threat to our children, and a slap in the face to every person who has lost their lives to gun violence. Enough is enough - policy over prayers.

I am a member of Virginia Moms for Change, a gun violence prevention group, and I support this bill.

I am a member of Virginia Moms for Change, a gun violence prevention group, and I support this bill. Gun violence in our communities and in our state is heartbreaking and changes need to be made to protect the citizens of Virginia.

I am a member of Virginia Moms for Change and I support these bills. To all responsible gun owners: you shouldn't be afraid of these common sense bills. These bills are directed at people who are not handling their firearms as the deadly weapons that they can be. Instead of thinking your rights are being taken away, consider instead how safe storage, permits and waiting periods could help the daily gun violence in our country. Keep your guns, we are not trying to take them away. These bills are an opportunity for you, as a responsible gun owner, to be a part of the solution to help cut down on needless violence.

I am a member of Virginia Moms for Change and I support the selected bills. I believe they will make our communities safer and that gun violence is a critical issue we must address with such legislation and more.

I am a member of Virginia Mom's for Change, a group working towards gun violence prevention. We support the bills indicated above.

I am a member of Virginia Moms for Change, a gun violence prevention group. I support bills HB1174 HB1181 HB1195 HB12 HB1424 HB1462 HB158 HB175 HB183 HB23 HB270 HB318 HB319 HB351 HB362 HB585 HB602 HB637 HB791 HB798 HB799 HB861 HB916 HB945

I am a member of Virginia Moms for Change, a gun violence prevention group. I support bills HB1174 HB1181 HB1195 HB12 HB1424 HB1462 HB158 HB175 HB183 HB23 HB270 HB318 HB319 HB351 HB362 HB585 HB602 HB637 HB791 HB798 HB799 HB861 HB916 HB945

and I support these bills. The bills we support are: HB1174, HB1181, HB1195, HB12, HB1424, HB1462, HB158, HB175, HB183, HB23, HB270, HB318, HB319, HB351, HB362, HB585, HB602, HB637, HB791, HB797, HB798, HB799, HB861, HB916, & HB945

I am a member of Virginia Moms for Change, a gun violence prevention group, and I support these bills. The bills we support are: HB1174, HB1181, HB1195, HB12, HB1424, HB1462, HB 158, HB175, HB183, HB23, HB270, HB318, HB319, HB351, HB362, HB585, HB602, HB637, HB791, HB797, HB798, HB799, HB861, HB916, & HB945

I am a member of Virginia Moms for Change, a gun violence prevention group, and I support these bills. The bills we support are: HB1174, HB1181, HB1195, HB12, HB1424, HB1462, HB158, HB175, HB183, HB23, HB270, HB318, HB319, HB351, HB362, HB585, HB602, HB637, HB791, HB797, HB798, HB799, HB861, HB916, & HB945

I am a member of Virginia Moms for Change, a gun violence prevention group, and I support this bill.

The end of solitary confinement must be done My son was murdered in solitary confinement at Red Onion Prison in Pound Va on 1/3/22.