As they kick off their 2020 session, Virginia lawmakers looking to pass gun safety legislation will have to contend with a pro-gun movement that has picked up steam since the November elections.
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Since the state elections, which brought Democratic control to Virginia's government, the state has experienced a sweeping "Second Amendment Sanctuary" movement, in which counties and cities have passed legally non-binding resolutions that declare support for local citizens to exercise their right to carry weapons.The effort is being led by the Virginia Citizens Defense League, a pro-gun organization. According to VCDL, 124 counties, cities and towns have so far passed resolutions.
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