OPINION: Protecting the Second Amendment shouldn’t come with loaded threats
Tagwa Shammet, Opinions Editor Rally. Next to sit-ins and petitions, it is one of the most popular forms of demonstration in the United States today. Thousands upon thousands of civilians congregate in one space to either advocate or protest a firm belief they hold. Citizens use their First Amendment right to assemble to voice their concerns. […]
One arrest made after 22,000 gather for pro-gun rally at Va. Capitol
Andrew Ringle, Managing Editor Hannah Eason, News Editor Georgia Geen, Executive Editor One arrest was made after 16,000 gun-rights activists poured into the streets surrounding the state Capitol to protest gun control legislation today. Mikaela E. Beschler, 21, of Richmond, was charged with a Class 6 felony for wearing a mask in public near the Library of […]
Roanoke, Tazewell counties among 35 Virginia localities declared as Second Amendment sanctuaries
Eduardo Acevedo, Contributing Writer As of Tuesday, 33 of Virginia’s counties and 2 towns have voted to declare themselves Second Amendment sanctuaries after a series of gun control bills were proposed in the Virginia General Assembly. Second Amendment sanctuaries are cities, towns and counties that vote not to enforce gun control legislation. Fifty-four localities are […]
Abusing the Second Amendment
Gun-rights activists claim open carry laws can help resolve public safety issues, but their intent is obscured by their overdramatic demonstration tactics. I support the Second Amendment. I do not support the overzealous tactics. We must take charge of our own safety. We cannot rely on authoritative figures for our protection at all times.