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Virginia: Restaurant Carry Measure Heading to the House Floor!

Tuesday, February 9, 2010

On Tuesday, February 9, the House Militia, Police and Public Safety Committee passed HB505, by a vote of 16 to 6.

House Bill 505 would allow a concealed carry permit holder to carry his or her firearm into a restaurant, provided he or she does not consume any alcohol.  This bill is similar to last year’s bill that was passed by both the House and Senate Chambers and ultimately vetoed by Governor Tim Kaine (D).

Two legislators, Delegate Jim Shuler (D-12) and Delegate Bill Barlow (D-64), who previously supported reforming Virginia's concealed carry statute, voted against this year’s bill.

Please contact both of these legislators and express your disappointment with their vote.  Contact information can be found below.

Delegate Jim Shuler (D-12)
Phone: (804) 698-1012

Email: [email protected]

Delegate Bill Barlow (D-64)
Phone: (804) 698-1064
Email: [email protected]

The bill now moves to the full House for a vote. Please continue to check your email and www.nraila.org for updates.

Also, please be sure to thank the lawmakers who supported your right to self-defense.

Beverly Sherwood (R-29)
Phone: (804) 698-1029

Email: [email protected]

Morgan Griffith
Phone: (804) 698-1008

Email: [email protected]

Thomas Wright (R-61)
Phone: (804) 698-1061

Email: [email protected]

Charles Carrico (R-5)
Phone: (804) 698-1005
Email: [email protected]

Scott Lingamfelter (R-31)
Phone: (804) 698-1031

Email: [email protected]

Dave Nutter (R-7)
Phone: (804) 698-1007

Email: [email protected]

Clay Athey (R-18)
Phone: (804) 698-1018

Email: [email protected]

Ben Cline (R-24)
Phone: (804) 698-1024

Email: [email protected]

Todd Gilbert (R-15)
Phone: (804) 698-1015

Email: [email protected]

Don Merricks (R-16)
Phone: (804) 698-1016

Email: [email protected]

Bill Cleaveland (R-17)
Phone: (804) 698-1017

Email: [email protected]

Will Morefield (R-3)
Phone: (804) 698-1003

Email: [email protected]

James Edmunds (R-60)
Phone: (804) 698-1060

Email: [email protected]

John Cox (R-55)
Phone: (804) 698-1055

Email: [email protected]

Lynwood Lewis (D-100)
Phone: (804) 698-1000

Email: [email protected]

Mark Keam (D-35)
Phone: (804) 698-1035

Email: [email protected]

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