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H.B. 421. A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 15.2-915 and 15.2-915.5 of the Code of Virginia and to repeal § 15.2-915.1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to control of firearms by localities. 20100939D

Patrons--Price, Carr, Filler-Corn, Hope, Kory, Levine, Lopez and Simon; Senator: Boysko

Reported from Committee on the Judiciary with substitute (9-Y 6-N)

YEAS--Edwards, Saslaw, Lucas, Deeds, Petersen, Surovell, McClellan, Boysko, Morrissey--9.

NAYS--Norment, Obenshain, McDougle, Stuart, Stanley, Chafin--6.

ABSTENTIONS--0.

AMENDMENT(S) PROPOSED BY THE SENATE

SEN. NORMENT

    1. Line 52, substitute
      insert
        Any ordinance adopted pursuant to this subsection shall not apply to the possession, carrying, or transportation of any firearm, ammunition, or component thereof to a Virginia Military Institute (VMI) student who is engaged in a military ceremony, NCAA athletic competition, Reserve Officers’ Training Corps program or other activity expressly permitted by a VMI official.

 

SEN. NORMENT

    2. Line 52, substitute
      insert
        The provisions of this subsection shall not apply to those activities falling under the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps programs, NCAA rifle teams, Trap and Skeet Club, VMI Firing Range(s) or Marksmanship Club, or other official Virginia Military Institute (VMI) course, class, club, or other activity.  Such events shall follow strict guidelines developed for these activities and shall be conducted under the supervision of VMI staff officials.  The provisions of this subsection do not apply to any individually authorized hunting or game reduction program expressly permitted by a VMI official.

 

SEN. NORMENT

    3. Line 52, substitute
      insert
        The provisions of this subsection shall not apply to those activities falling under the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps programs, NCAA rifle teams, Trap and Skeet Club, VMI Firing Range(s) or Marksmanship Club, or other official public or private institution of higher education course, class, club, or other activity.  Such events shall follow strict guidelines developed for these activities and shall be conducted under the supervision of university or institute staff officials.  The provisions of this subsection do not apply to any individually authorized hunting or game reduction program expressly permitted by an official of such public or private institution of higher education.