Donald McEachin on Gun Control

Reduce gun violence with universal background checks

• work to reduce gun violence by requiring universal background checks, renewing the assault weapons ban, and enacting other common-sense reforms
• work to correct biases and disparities in policing and sentencing, both by changing unfair laws and by funding priorities like greater oversight, increased training, and body cameras for local law enforcement

No concealed carry without a permit

Legislative Outcome:: Sen. McEachin voted NAY; introduced Dec. 15; failed Senate 20-20 on Feb. 1, with tie-breaker vote by Lt. Governor Northam.

Supports gun-control legislation.

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