Virginia May Close Gun Loophole

Virginia Governor Timothy Kaine is considering closing the loophole that allowed Virginia Tech gunman Cho Seung Hui to buy guns despite his dangerous and conspicuous mental illness. A judge ruled Cho mentally ill in 2005, but didn't commit him, so his records were not in the data base dealers consult.

Kaine's executive order would send information, like Cho's diagnosis, to the database, even without involuntary commitment; other states are currently reviewing comparable shifts. Both sides of the aisle have applauded the move. "Someone who's declared a threat to others should not be able to purchase a firearm," said GOP lawmaker Mark Cole. (More Tim Kaine stories.)