VA Bill: Some Teen Killers Could Lawfully Carry Guns

Virg inia’s legislature may make it easier for people who killed or raped as teens to later possess or transport a gun. Ironically, this is being proposed at the same time that the legislature is restricting gun possession by law-abiding adults. Legislation sponsored by senior Democratic legislators would raise the age for trying many juveniles as adults from 14 to 16. It would also change the law to allow certain 14 or 15-year-olds who commit “murder,” “rape,” or “kidnapping,” to later “possess or transport” a gun. Read Full Article »