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because Gov. L. Douglas Wilder endorsed it without first telling him.
Nevertheless, the gun-related legislation, most of which is expected to become law, is winning bipartisan support.
“Everyone is missing the point that these bills will do a lot to stem violent crime and gunrunning,” said Del. Vince Callahan (R-34th District), the leading Republican from Northern Virginia.
Much of the legislation would increase the paperwork for gun. dealers and would ban certain guns, increase jail terms and penalties for criminals who buy, use or transport guns illegally and would give law enforcement more power to track gun purchases.
But the most substantial legislation is a bill that would make it harder for criminals to get a Virginia driver’s license. Currently, anyone can obtain a driver’s license because no proof of residency is required.
The Senate last week passed the bill, 400.
Bills passed by the House of Delegates last week would change state law as follows:
• Prohibit a gun dealer from selling a gun until 60 days after the purchaser has obtained a state driver’s license. An identical bill passed the Senate.
• Require a dealer to give state police the number and type of firearms sold along with information about the buyer, including name,
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