Va. might create religious exemption allowing gun background checks without photo ID

[mahatmakanejeeves]

In some of the closing gun policy action of the 2023 session, a religious exemption to photo ID rules for gun background checks is getting bipartisan support.

It's an accomodation for Mennonite and Amish communities that object to being photographed.

virginiamercury.com
Va. might create religious exemption allowing gun background checks without photo ID - Virginia...
A bill with bipartisan support would allow Mennonite and Amish communities to use photo-less ID cards in gun background checks.

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[CurtEastPoint]

1. oh F that

[JohnSJ]

2. Will they allow that exemption for voting also?

[OldBaldy1701E]

3. Hear Hear! (n/t)

[sl8]

6. It doesn't look like photo ID is required to vote in VA:

https://www.elections.virginia.gov/media/formswarehouse/voter-id/outreach-materials/documents/Voter-Identification-Chart-Rev-4-28-21.pdf

[C_U_L8R]

4. There were cameras in the Bible?

Gotta get some Cain and Abel selfies.

[doc03]

5. Is there an Amish ID card? You just say I am Amish, and you get your gun?

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I have noticed the Amish in Ohio aren't all that opposed to photos as long as it brings money in from the English.

[Diamond_Dog]

7. My first thought, as well.

Just show up and say you’re Amish and you can get around all those pesky requirements. How will anyone know any different?

[sinkingfeeling]

8. What a contradiction: a religious exemption for a gun.

[underpants]

9. Lots of Mennonites out in the Valley

Good cheese shop.

[LetMyPeopleVote]

10. Hopefully, the Democratic Controlled VA Senate will kill this stupid idea