Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R-VA) announced on Tuesday he vetoed 30 bills relating to gun control measures that were passed by the Democratic-controlled legislature earlier this year.
Youngkin vetoed a range of gun control bills, including one measure that would have banned the sale, transfer, or purchase of an “assault firearm” after July 1, and classifying the acts misdemeanor crimes. The Virginia governor expressed concern over the constitutionality of the measure.
“The Constitution precludes the Commonwealth from prohibiting a broad category of firearms widely
embraced for lawful purposes, such as self-defense. Despite this, certain members of the General
Assembly have pursued legislation banning most contemporary semiautomatic firearms and specific
ammunition-feeding devices,” Youngkin said in a veto statement.
He called for different action to prevent “occurrences of mass shootings and crimes committed with firearms,” which Youngkin labeled as “truly heartwrenching.” The governor called for the legislature to enhance penalties for crimes
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