The Latest: McAuliffe, GOP, hail gun deal as historic

(AP) – (AP) – The Latest on a compromise gun policy between Democratic Gov. Terry McAuliffe and Republican lawmakers (all times local):

2:15: p.m.:

Democratic Gov. Terry McAuliffe and the Republican lawmakers are hailing a rare compromise on gun policies as a historic moment in Virginia politics.
    
McAuliffe and House Speaker William J. Howell outlined the deal at a news conference Friday.
    
Both said the compromise was a win for the state, not any particular party.
    
The proposed policy strengthens some gun control measures while reversing a policy that would have invalidated concealed handgun permits in Virginia held by residents of 25 other states.
    
Among other things, GOP leaders have agreed to support a measure prohibiting people from carrying a firearm if they are subject to a permanent protective order for a domestic violence offense.
    
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1:00 p.m.:
    
Several gun control advocates are pressing Democratic Gov. Terry McAuliffe to walk back from compromise on gun policies with Republican lawmakers.
    
Advocates, including victims or relatives of victims of gun-related violence, issuing a statement Friday calling the proposed compromise “practically a giveaway.”
    
McAuliffe spokesman Brian Coy said Thursday that the proposed compromise strengthens some gun control measures while reversing a policy that would have invalidated concealed handgun permits in Virginia held by residents of 25 other states.
    
Among other things, GOP leaders have agreed to support a measure prohibiting people from carrying a firearm if they are subject to a permanent protective order for a domestic violence offense. The proposals must be approved the Republican-controlled General Assembly.
    
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3:00 a.m.
    
Democratic Gov. Terry McAuliffe and the Republican speaker of Virginia’s House of Delegates are set to announce a rare compromise on gun policies that has leaders in both parties applauding.
    
McAuliffe and House Speaker William J. Howell plan to outline the deal at a news conference Friday.
    
McAuliffe spokesman Brian Coy said Thursday that the policy strengthens some gun control measures while reversing a policy that would have invalidated concealed handgun permits in Virginia held by residents of 25 other states.
    
Among other things, GOP leaders have agreed to support a measure prohibiting people from carrying a firearm if they are subject to a permanent protective order for a domestic violence offense. The proposals must be approved the Republican-controlled General Assembly.