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Gun safety advocates praise expanded background check requirement

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By Mark Gad Verified
| WCAV-TV (Charlottesville, VA) Verified
RICHMOND, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- While some gun shop owners are raising concerns about Virginia's new firearm restrictions, gun safety advocates say the changes are an important step toward reducing gun violence. Beginning July 1, Virginia will require background checks for all firearm sales, including private-party transactions. Supporters say the measure closes a loophole that previously allowed some gun purchases to occur without screening buyers through the state's background check system.
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Gun sales surge as Virginia assault weapons ban faces court challenge

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By Mark Gad Verified
| WCAV-TV (Charlottesville, VA) Verified
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) — Before an injunction was issued Thursday that blocked Virginia's new assault weapons ban from taking effect July 1, some gun retailers reported a sharp increase in sales as customers rushed to purchase firearms that would have been affected by the law. At Tobey's Pawn Shop in Charlottesville, owner Tobey Bouch said demand has increased significantly in recent weeks. "For sure sales are increasing.
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Gun sales surge as Virginia assault weapons ban blocked

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By Mark Gad Verified
| WCAV-TV (Charlottesville, VA) Verified
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- Before an injunction was issued Thursday that blocked Virginia's new assault weapons ban from taking effect July 1, some gun retailers reported a sharp increase in sales as customers rushed to purchase firearms that would have been affected by the law. At Tobey's Pawn Shop in Charlottesville, owner Tobey Bouch said demand has increased significantly in recent weeks. "For sure sales are increasing.
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