Five Day Waiting Period Bill Drops at General Assembly

More firearm related bills dropped at the General Assembly yesterday ahead of today's opening at noon. One of those bills is HB700, which would create a five day waiting period before an individual can take possession of a firearm after they complete the background check form. 

Provides that no person shall sell a firearm unless at least five days have elapsed from the time the prospective purchaser completes the written consent form to have a licensed dealer obtain criminal history record information, with exceptions enumerated in relevant law. The bill provides that any person who willfully and intentionally sells to another person or purchases from another person a firearm in violation of this prohibition is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor. Additionally, the bill provides that any dealer who willfully and intentionally sells, rents, trades, or transfers a firearm in violation of such prohibition is guilty of a Class 6 felony.

Be sure to check the VSSA Legislative Tracking Form for up-to-date information about this year's session.