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Everytown spokesman: Gerrymandering keeps pro-gun ‘pawns’ in office

by Andrew Shepperson

Everytown for Gun Safety spokesman Andy Parker has spoken out against gerrymandering, arguing it is nothing but a cheap way for the gun lobby to keep their surrogates in office.

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Deal to expand reciprocity in Virginia sails through Senate

by Chris Eger

A measure directing the state Attorney General to enter into concealed carry permit recognition agreements with any state that offered them flew through the Senate on Thursday.

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Virginia Governor reverses course on CCW reciprocity

by Chris Eger

Over the howls of gun control advocates, Gov. Terry McAuliffe has brokered a deal with top Republicans to avoid canceling concealed carry agreements with over 20 states.

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Elections: Strong pro-gun wins nationwide despite Bloomberg push

by Chris Eger

A hard-fought effort by gun control groups to turn Virginia's Senate blue failed while Republicans also won governor's races in Mississippi and Kentucky.

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Blow up between senator and gun control advocate leads to apology, police report

by Chris Eger

An internet row between the father of a fatally shot TV reporter and a Virginia lawmaker escalated all the way to the governor's office and capitol police.

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Bloomberg delivers another $1.5 million into Virginia Senate race (VIDEO)

by Chris Eger

After news surfaced of a $700,000 ad buy to move the chamber toward an anti-gun agenda, Everytown doubled down on another contest in the Virgina state senate.

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Bloomberg drops $700K in bid to change Virginia Senate makeup (VIDEO)

by Chris Eger

In an effort to change the polarity of the narrowly Republican-controlled Virginia Senate, Everytown is tossing an unprecedented amount of cash into a local election.

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Varied reaction to McAuliffe’s executive action on guns

by Chris Eger

Gun rights groups and state lawmakers are critical of Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe's executive order this week, while others welcome the move.

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NRA, Bloomberg groups spar over twitter hashtag

by Chris Eger

A social media campaign by Moms Demand Action and Everytown brought a strong public response from the National Rifle Association last week.

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Survivor of on-air shooting released from hospital

by Daniel Terrill

Vicki Gardner was released from a Roanoke hospital on Monday. Due to the gunshots that pierced her back, doctors had to remove a kidney and part of her colon.

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Talking about gun policy after a shooting

by Daniel Terrill

The shooting deaths of two journalists on live TV renewed debate over guns, but this time around also included the appropriateness of debate after a tragedy.

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Father of slain journalist vows to take on NRA, push for gun control (VIDEO)

by Daniel Terrill

The father of one of the slain journalists said he’s willing to become the “John Walsh of gun control” to force politicians to pass sensible gun laws.

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