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GUNS IN BARS LAW TAKES EFFECT Lawmakers Who Voted for Controversial Law Include Some Not-So-Usual Suspects
Richmond, Virginia—A new law has taken effect in Virginia allowing concealed handgun permit holders to carry loaded handguns into any establishment that has a liquor license; including bars, nightclubs, restaurants, pizza parlors and bowling alleys. The legislation, SB 334, was adamantly opposed by the Virginia Hospitality & Travel Association, but passed the Democratic-controlled Senate by a vote of 22-18 in February and the Republican-controlled House of Delegates by a vote of 72-27 in March. Governor Bob McDonnell signed the bill in April.
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