REPUBLICAN PEACE FIRES OFF PLAN TO PROTECT 2nd AMENDMENT, Hunting & Fishing Rights

MECHANICSVILLE – Republican Chris Peace has offered his five-point plan for protecting the Second Amendment and law-abiding gun owners, as the next Delegate from Virginia’s 97th House District.

“With the voters’ support, I will be a strong advocate for every Virginian’s constitutional right to keep and bear arms and I will not back down in the face of liberal, anti-gun special interests,” Peace said. “Hunters, clay and paper target range shooters, and personal security gun owners are protected by the Constitution and they deserve my unwavering support. Protection of this fundamental right is a key part of my legislative agenda.”

Peace’s five-point plan for protecting Virginia gun owners:

* Oppose all legislation that would place new restrictions upon responsible firearm ownership and use.

* Support an individual’s right to use deadly force in defending his or her family and home and personal safety from home invaders and other violent criminals.

* Make sure that the US Fish & Wildlife Service’s Pittman-Robertson Fund grants to the Game Department are used only for programs that directly benefit the hunters who provided these funds, and also make sure that sufficient matching money from license sales is always available to qualify the Game Department to receive these grants.

* Support legislation to prevent criminals from suing their victims for injuries they received when the victim defended his/herself from their assaults, home invasions and other crimes.

* Stop all local government restrictions on possession or use of firearms for sport or personal security. Uniform statewide laws and regulations are best for Virginians. Shooting ranges are a necessary resource for new shooters to learn safe and responsible handling of a firearm and to develop the skill needed to be safe shooters.

The National Rifle Association recently commented on Peace’s future political opportunities, commending his “commitment to promoting the Second Amendment.” Joel Partridge, Virginia State Liaison for the NRA, told Peace in an Oct. 6, 2005 letter: “It is clear that you are among the future leaders in the fight to protect our freedoms, heritage and traditions. Working together, I am confident that we can secure these cherished freedoms for future generations.”

Peace will run for the House of Delegates 97th District seat in a Special Election in late January or early February after Delegate Ryan McDougle wins his bid on Jan. 3 for the Senate 4th District seat vacated by Lt. Governor-elect Bill Bolling.

A native resident of Hanover, Peace lives in Mechanicsville with his wife Ashley, who is also from Hanover. For more information about Chris Peace, please visit www.ChrisPeace.com

Peace Knows Hanover

Regarding the Dec. 22 Herald-Progress story “Peace announces candidacy for House; McDougle victory needed to open seat,” I was proud to see Hanover’s Republican leadership unifying behind a hardworking conservative.

As natives of Hanover, Chris Peace and his wife, Ashley, believe in our homegrown Hanover values. I know Chris and trust him. He is a Hanoverian in the mold of Frank Hargrove.

As the article said, “Peace plans to fight for plenty, including lower taxes, improved health care for seniors, better schools and protecting the environment.” That’s music to my ears.

Nat Atkins Hanover Herald-Progress Mechanicsville

Peace announces candidacy for House; McDougle victory needed to open seat

From the Herald Progress: Chris Peace is fired up and ready to surge into his first political office.

There's just one problem: there is no vacant seat in the House of Delegates, where he hopes to impart his conservative principles. Peace is banking that will all change in a couple weeks.

Peace, 29, announced last week that he will seek election to the House of Delegates if Del. Ryan McDougle wins a special election on Jan. 3 to fill the state Senate seat of Lt. Gov.-elect Bill Bolling.

Thanks for visiting ChrisPeace.com!

It's an exciting time for us right now, and I appreciate your involvement in this crucial election. After serving us in the House of Delegates since 2001, my friend Ryan McDougle will soon move up to the Senate of Virginia and take his conservative leadership to the next level. With your blessing, I am running to fill Ryan's 97th District seat. As natives and longtime residents of Hanover County, my lovely wife Ashley and I have worked hard for the community. I'm a commonsense conservative who will hit the ground running in the General Assembly. I've already been fighting for lower taxes (both locally with the food & meals tax and statewide with the death tax), retirement security for teachers, and internet filters to protect children on library computers. I will continue working to make Virginia business-friendly, while ensuring a strong future for our children and fighting for better health care for seniors.

With your support, I will continue the work of our elected officials Bill Bolling, Frank Hargrove Sr., and Ryan McDougle. Again, thanks for visiting ChrisPeace.com. And I hope you stay a while.