Virginia lawmaker’s AK-47 sparks gun debate on House floor

By Steve Contorno
Published January 17, 2013 5:00am ET
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Virginia lawmaker’s AK-47 sparks gun debate on House floor
Del. Joe Morrissey, D-Henrico, holds up an AK47-style rifle as he speaks for more control on such weapons during a floor speech to the Virginia House of Delegates at the State Capitol in Richmond, Va. Thursday, Jan. 17, 2013. (AP Photo/Richmond Times-Dispatch, Bob Brown) | BOB BROWN

A Richmond-area lawmaker brandished an AK-47 on the floor of the Virginia House of Delegates on Thursday in a wild stunt aimed at rallying support for tougher gun laws.

Del. Joe Morrissey, D-Highland Springs, pulled the weapon out shortly after the day’s session got underway, a time when legislators typically welcome school groups and other visitors in the chamber’s gallery.

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