The Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence criticized the lax gun laws in the state of Virginia. The state allows individuals to buy used weapons at gun shows without background checks. Virginia’s law is also broad enough to allow individuals to buy an unlimited number of assault guns and magazines, including AK-47s and Uzis. According to the Brady Campaign, assault weapons are as easy to buy in Virginia as hunting rifles. Hours after the Virginia Tech shooting, White House spokeswoman Dana Perino was asked what more the White House will do on gun issues. Perino said, “The president believes that there is a right for people to bear arms, but that all laws must be followed.”