Category Archives: Virginia Politics

Update: Lancaster County Final Injunction Order Released, But Scope Remains Limited

We now have a copy of the final injunction order entered in the Lancaster County challenge to Virginia’s new “assault firearm” and magazine ban. I will embed a copy of the order below so readers can review the exact language … Continue reading →

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Washington County Injunction Adds Hope, But Not Yet Complete Clarity, for Virginia Gun Owners and Dealers

A second Virginia circuit court has now indicated that it will enter an injunction against enforcement of Virginia’s new “assault firearm” and magazine ban. This newest ruling comes out of Washington County in the case filed by the NRA and … Continue reading →

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An ATF Update for Virginia NFA Applicants with Pending Form 1 or Form 4 Applications

ATF has posted an important notice for Virginia applicants, transferees, and transferors on the eForms main page in response to the upcoming July 1, 2026 implementation of Virginia’s new “assault firearm” law under SB 749/HB 217, and the continuing uncertainty … Continue reading →

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Governor Moves to Delay Virginia’s New “Assault Firearm” Public Carry Ban Until 2027

Virginia gun owners received some unexpected news during the current special legislative session. Although the session was called to address budget issues, Governor Abigail Spanberger has used the budget amendment process to propose numerous substantive policy changes including delaying the … Continue reading →

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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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