From the Coalition to Stop Gun Violence (CSGV): “This really sums up gun policy in Virginia. Earlier today [Sunday], a peaceful protester (mother of two) on a sidewalk outside the C&E Gun Shows, Inc gun show in Roanoke, Virginia was handcuffed by Virginia State Police. Meanwhile, inside, guys were selling guns to each other through private sales, no background check required, cash and carry. And law enforcement didn’t so much as ask them–or their buyers–any questions.” Also note the Nazi and Confederate paraphernalia. Lovely, eh? Must be those “good guys with guns” again. Heh.
P.S. CSGV adds a good question: “Whose side are you on, Members of the Virginia General Assembly? We’d love to know.”

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