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'Gun Show Loophole' Compromise Is Rejected
Tuesday, January 29, 2008; Page B05
A state senator who represents the district that includes Virginia Tech tried unsuccessfully to reopen debate yesterday on closing the "gun show loophole." Sen. John S. Edwards (D-Roanoke) voted against a bill last week that would have required most sellers at gun shows to conduct background checks on buyers. The legislation had been endorsed by families of victims of last year's Virginia Tech massacre but opposed by gun rights advocates. Currently, only licensed dealers must conduct background checks.
Although the legislation was effectively dead, Edwards proposed a compromise that would have made background checks voluntary for unlicensed sellers. But it was rejected by Democrats and Republicans on the committee.
"I think this is a middle ground," he said after the committee adjourned. "A lot of people would like to do something. Problem is, no one is trying to find a middle ground."
Edwards said he will continue to push the compromise, perhaps by attaching it to another bill.
'Gun Show Loophole' Compromise Is Rejected
Tuesday, January 29, 2008; Page B05
A state senator who represents the district that includes Virginia Tech tried unsuccessfully to reopen debate yesterday on closing the "gun show loophole." Sen. John S. Edwards (D-Roanoke) voted against a bill last week that would have required most sellers at gun shows to conduct background checks on buyers. The legislation had been endorsed by families of victims of last year's Virginia Tech massacre but opposed by gun rights advocates. Currently, only licensed dealers must conduct background checks.
Although the legislation was effectively dead, Edwards proposed a compromise that would have made background checks voluntary for unlicensed sellers. But it was rejected by Democrats and Republicans on the committee.
"I think this is a middle ground," he said after the committee adjourned. "A lot of people would like to do something. Problem is, no one is trying to find a middle ground."
Edwards said he will continue to push the compromise, perhaps by attaching it to another bill.