'We have to lock them up:' A gun safety reminder after child gets ahold of firearm in Henry County
Marko Galbreath, the owner of T4Tactics said there is no reason for a gun to ever be loaded and lying around, especially around children.
Virginia senators introduce gun safety bill on 17th anniversary of Virginia Tech shooting
On the 17th anniversary of the Virginia Tech shooting, Virginia senators Mark Warner and Tim Kaine introduced a new bill to reduce gun violence across the nation.
Gov. Youngkin announces $2.4M for statewide active shooter response training program
On Thursday, Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced $2.4 million in funding for a statewide active shooter response training program, dubbed the Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training, or ALERRT.
Senators Mark Warner and Tim Kaine offer statement on Bipartisan Safer Communities Act
U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine released the following statement after President Biden signed the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, landmark legislation to reduce gun violence, into law:
String of gun-related incidents at Central, Southwest Virginia schools raise safety concerns
Tuesday’s shooting at Lucy Addison Middle School in Roanoke marks the fourth incident in our region in one week -- raising safety concerns at local schools.
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‘Gun locks save lives’: Death of 8-year-old boy sparks renewed push for gun safety in Roanoke
The Roanoke community is raising concerns over gun safety after 8-year-old Camden Brown died in a tragic accidental shooting Monday night.
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Changes coming to Virginia’s concealed carry permit process on January 1
ROANOKE, Va. – The new year will bring a change to the concealed carry permit application process in Virginia. If you were planning on completing online training for a concealed carry permit, time is running out. SafeSide Tactical, which has locations in Roanoke and Lynchburg, started offering its concealed carry course online earlier this year after having to cut class sizes to maintain social distancing guidelines in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Because of legislation passed by the Virginia General Assembly, all training for a concealed carry permit must be taken in person starting January 1. It is illegal in Virginia to carry a concealed weapon without a permit.