Issue Position: Sensible Gun Violence Prevention: Safe Families, Safe Communities

Issue Position

Sensible Gun Violence Prevention: Safe Families, Safe Communities
As the 3rd highest-ranking Democrat on the House Militia, Police, and Public Safety Committee, Alfonso has been one of the tireless champions in the House for sensible gun violence prevention legislation over the last eight years. Among other things, he has introduced numerous bills to address issues ranging from high capacity gun magazines to background checks to transfers at gun shows.
Alfonso led the fight in the House to close the "Charleston Loophole" on default proceed purchases of firearms in Virginia, which allows guns to end up in the hands of criminals who would otherwise be prevented from purchasing a firearm by a completed background check. In compliance with expert guidance from the FBI, his legislation would have closed that loophole by giving State Police five business days.
He has also regularly introduced legislation to make it a misdemeanor to allow a child four or younger to use a firearm.
A regular speaker at Moms Demand Action rallies and attendee at Coalition to Stop Gun Violence events, Alfonso has come out strongly for universal background checks, the one-gun-a-month rule, and closing gun sale loopholes. He has also consistently spoken out against the ease with which people can get a concealed carry permit in Virginia.

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