Category Archives: Assault Firearms

Lancaster County Judge Enjoins VSP Enforcement of SB 749, But Many Questions Remain

Today brought major news in the ongoing litigation over Virginia’s new “assault firearm” and “large capacity magazine” law, SB 749. At a hearing in Lancaster County Circuit Court, in the case brought by VCDL and GOA, the judge reportedly granted … Continue reading

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How Does Virginia’s Proposed ‘Assault Weapons Ban’ Affect Stripped Lowers

One of the most common questions I have been fielding over the last few days is how stripped lowers will be impacted by SB749, the ban on modern sporting rifles (or so-called ‘Assault Weapons‘ using the made-up term from the … Continue reading

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Unpacking SB727 – the proposed ban on public carry of ‘assault firearms’

Another of the bills that is causing confusion among law-abiding gun owners is SB727 which transforms the current limited and focused ban on the carry of certain firearms in specific high-population areas into an almost unrecognizable quagmire that applies statewide. … Continue reading

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Virginia’s Proposed ‘Assault Weapons Ban’

We now have what may be the final language for SB749, the ban on modern sporting rifles (or so-called ‘Assault Weapons‘ using the made-up term from the bill). If enacted in its current form, after July 1, 2026 it will … Continue reading

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Status of Firearm Related Bills in the 2026 Legislative Session

Virginia Under Siege Several anti-civil rights bills are awaiting the Governor’s signature (or to go into effect is she fails to act on them in 30 days) and both gun owners and the firearms industry are facing an uncertain future … Continue reading

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