>>Lynchburg Approves King Pawn's Permit to Allow Gun Sales
(Lynchburg, VA) -- A pawn shop takes the appropriate steps to be in compliance with Lynchburg zoning laws. Rebecca Hughes explains.Preview: Voicer Script:
Lynchburg City Council unanimously approved King Pawn's petition to amend its conditional use permit to allow the sale of firearms at the store. The pawn shop had been selling firearms in violation of a city zoning permit since 2021. The owner, Ryan Somers, stated that he was unaware of the zoning restrictions when he purchased the business in 2016. The council also approved an extension of operating hours for the pawn shop. Concerns from neighbors about parking and security were addressed during the meeting.