Virginia Senators Saddam Salim and Jennifer Boysko have proposed significant gun safety measures, including a five-day waiting period for gun purchases and mandatory secure storage of firearms in homes with children. These bills are currently awaiting Governor Glenn Youngkin’s signature, following a similar proposal last year that met a veto.
Salim’s legislation seeks to implement a waiting period to deter impulsive purchases, particularly in heated situations, and Boysko’s bill mandates gun owners to secure their firearms, addressing the alarming rate of accidents and school shootings linked to improperly stored weapons. With Virginia’s current lack of a waiting period and substantial numbers of households owning guns, these proposals aim to enhance public safety and could reshape the state’s approach to firearm regulation.
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