Despite having no rational reason to do so, the Commonwealth of Virginia has prohibited hunting on Sundays from time immemorial. Gov. Terry McAuliffe on Wednesday signed into law legislation to allow Sunday hunting. It’s been a long road to repeal the old blue law preventing hunting on the day of rest and an official ceremony is expected soon to note this accomplishment . . .
The successful, bipartisan effort was achieved by the NSSF-led Sunday Hunting Coalition which includes NRA, CSF, Cabela’s, Bass Pro and SCI, among other hunting, sportsmen’s and wildlife management organizations.
The legislation allows Sunday hunting on private land during designated hunting seasons by hunters who have the written permission of landowners. According to the NSSF’s Larry Keane, Virginia will see a more than $120 million annual direct economic benefit as the result of hunters going afield on Sundays.
“no reason to do so” isn’t really accurate. It used to be customary in many states to have businesses closed on Sundays….aka “Blue Laws”. I believe this was related to that. As times have changed, so have the laws. Good on a Democratic governor for signing this; common sense prevails (sometimes).
Hi Jason,
I just found your response—which I’m assuming is to my rather lengthy comment. Please re-read my post. I am in no way saying that blind people *should* be held to a higher standard if they pull a gun. I’m saying that in my experience, fair or not, they will be. My suggestion re-training has more to do with mitigating liability than any assessment of skill. As one of my college professors told me, you’re going to have to often work twice as hard to get half as far.
Regardless, the concerns I raised are based on the issues I, also a blind person, struggle with re-carrying. The author may not share those concerns and likely has better vision than I ever will—which is fine. My _opinion_ is that too often we of the pro-2a community look for reasons to encourage people to carry and slap by reflex anyone who urges a modicum of caution or raises troubling questions for consideration. Carrying a firearm is a right. It’s also a huge responsibility. I believe everyone, blind or not, should have that option. I also believe that having the option doesn’t mean everyone should make that choice. My intent here isn’t to discourage anyone from carrying concealed. I simply feel that the author should make an informed decision. The truth as I see it is that if you’re blind, and you pull a gun, you’ve got even more to consider than if you are sighted. Hope that puts my comments in context.
This is a great pic in so many ways. Good Job!
Your sir win at life…. and CCW AWESOME!!!
I live in Hawaii. carry is impossible.
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Can’t answer, cause I carry everywhere (concealed) that I’m allowed to by WV law.
She had to leave both Oklahoma and Washington State for the weaker ones…… those tough talking New York/ new jersey folks are unarmed and scared.. Perfect prey.
“has an extensive criminal history”
But apparently not as equally “extensive” a history of being kept behind bars, where she obviously belongs.
A snub nosed 38 could have permanently solved this woman’s life problems. It also would have allowed an elderly man and woman to go home physically unharmed.
Looks like someone gave her a right jab to the left side of her jaw.
Too bad it wasn’t a 45 slug!
“false impersonation”?
As opposed to….”true” impersonation?
Or perhaps both sides are wrong and the cause of crime is something else.
http://stuffblackpeopledontlike.blogspot.com/2014/03/the-real-reason-gun-companies-are.html
Wow! Why are there,so many AR snobs? The US Military doesn’t pay more than $650 for Full auto M4s from,colt and FN , yet the online “experts” are always calling,people dumb or “fudds” for not breaking the bank on a weapon thats more modular than a set of legos!
I was ragged on my friends putting together a del ton lower with a spikes upper( 1/7 twist, chromed lined barrel, m4 ramps and properly staked bcg), total cost was 850 compared to my buds $1150 colt 6940-both look similar in build, with,MO furniture and hand rails.after 1000 rds each , my franken gun makes the same size holes the colt does at the same,distances, and hasn’t choked or BLOWN UP!
Bought a BCM mid length and put it on a complete PSA lower, for $975, despite another bud who raves I should have spent $1375 for a Danielz Defense AR like him!
I say this cause recently I plunked down 130 for a L W 15 polymer lower at Ammo Brothers of Cerritos, CA( $75 plus tax and transfer fees) the polymer Lower isnt a supergun , but with proper care itll ladt and,work. This will last, and with a $360 dsa complete upper I will have a spare AR style carbine thats lightweight and costs less than 500 bucks. I’m sold because !
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Seconded. What the heck is that?
Also, can we count Greenwell Farms in on the side of the people?
I think we could sum up the majority opinion with one sentence: “We must, indeed, all hang together, or most assuredly we shall all hang separately.”
He got his face on the hundred-dollar bill, so I’m going to assume he knew what he was talking about.