Public Comments for: HB1035 - Public schools; school security and discipline, employment of school security officers, training.
Last Name: Flerr Locality: Lakeview

Citizens of all races bought there firearms in a legal manner.Now with a stroke of a pen possibly made illegal..Oppressing and infringement laws are a racist act..The legislators are infringing on rights of different ethnicities, color,culture.The majority of the authors who wrote the bills are white..Some have come from other countries where there rights were oppressed. Now in turn they are the oppressors of American citizens..Citizens are brothers and sisters..And you decide Are the legislators racist in writing these bills..? Sad to see..This will be in record for future generations to see..Let's hope they learn from history and not repeat it .

Last Name: John Locality: Prince William

Why are you discriminating against people of different races and ethnicity. ,? And for a person who is poor? Imposing the bills will make it expensive ,less affordable for someone to purchase a firearm for self defense..

Last Name: Smote Locality: Arlington

Why discriminate against the constituency whom voted you into office? Vote against the bills..

Last Name: Jackson Locality: Falls church

Firearms were used to free slaves, And self defense..This mantra of self defense carries on ..A hundred years later..You would attempt to limit a constituents right to self defense.. Illegal discrimination ..Do the right thing Vote against the bills..

Last Name: Fami Locality: Fairfax

This critique is true. Will one of you legislators have the courtesy to step out of the groupthink and vote against the gun bills ..? The challenge is to have the guts to do it..Firearms are used for self defense..Freeing citizens from slavery. Sport shooting creates tax revenue and jobs.

Last Name: Fargo Locality: Fairfax

The authors of the bills know they cannot ban guns outright..Create hardship bills so a constituent will not want to carry..Delegate, because you possibly do like firearms ..Is it your role ,to treat constituents in a discriminating way..? Against a class of citizens..? Liberals own gun too Not just conservatives..Vote against the bills.

Last Name: Race Organization: Virginia that are not northern or Richmond Va Locality: Halifax county

The second amendment is a right not a privilege that can be taken away or will be taken away. Our right or sovereign under the constitution second amendment shall not be in French. Why don’t y’all work on making punishments more harsh for the criminals that rape people moles, children murder, and so on. Instead of trying to make hard-working, taxpaying citizens criminals

Last Name: Cobb Locality: Smithfield

Good morning, As a lifelong Virginia resident I can’t believe what bills are even being considered. My name is Chandler Cobb and I currently reside in Isle of Wight County in Smithfield, VA. I’m a Christian, a disabled Veteran, a husband, and I am against any bills that take away our God-given, govt protected, Second Amendment rights. I’ve been a concealed weapons licensee for over 20 years and have never had to fire my weapon in defense of myself or another. That is the story with 99% of Virginian concealed weapons license holders. We also prevent harm without having to fire a single round. The recent Supreme Court precedent set in Bruen and Heller, makes every anti-second amendment bill written UNCONSTITUTIONAL and will eventually be overturned by SCOTUS. Please do not support any bills that take away our rights. These bills will do absolutely nothing nothing to make VA safer and will actually make us less safe. Legal gun owners in this country and this state follow the laws, but criminals don’t care what laws you write banning firearms as they don’t follow laws. These bills only hurt us law abiding concealed weapons license holders and gun owners in VA. Furthermore, there are millions of standard capacity magazines and AR15 sporting rifles and handguns that carry standard capacity magazines. You all are making instant criminals out of not only every Virginian, but anyone driving through our great state. I ask you all to vote NO on EVERY gun bill that infringes on our rights and that’s any bill adding regulations and restrictions on the firearms millions of us own. Thank you and God bless, Chandler Cobb Soli Deo Gloria~ Sic Semper Tyranis~

Last Name: Jennings Locality: Pittsylvania County

I stand with the VCDL's position on the firearms related bills. I oppose all Gun Control.

Last Name: Cooper Locality: Fauquier County

School Resource Officers: Essential Members of Our Educational Community School Resource Officers (SROs) play a crucial role in our schools. They are not just law enforcement; they build relationships with students, their families, and the staff at their assigned institutions. Trust and Support: Students depend on their SROs, knowing they can approach them at any time and receive kindness and compassion. Familiarity with the Environment: SROs are expected to be well-acquainted with the school building and its layout. Crisis Preparedness: In times of crisis or emergencies, SROs are trained to handle lockdown situations effectively. As a parent of children in public school, I am truly grateful for our SROs and the invaluable contributions they make to our community.

Last Name: Light Locality: Fauquier

1035 Keep SRO in school 1441 Let local and state LEO enforce federal laws on immigration.

Last Name: Lou Organization: Virginia citizens Locality: Virginia

How about making sure school systems consistently follow their own code of conduct policies? There is a double standard in school discipline that has been going on for decades. It has become worse the last five years-10 years. Be fair and follow the rules.

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