Lawmakers Delay Assault Weapon Ban | Roanoke News

Virginia lawmakers narrowly avoided a major legislative blunder after discovering their newly passed assault weapon ban would have accidentally legalized open carry of high-capacity magazines in restricted areas. To fix the loophole, the bill’s implementation has been delayed by one year, giving lawmakers time to rewrite it before the January session. Both parties agree the original version was flawed and could have unintended consequences in a state deeply divided on gun policy. The pause is seen as essential to get the law right — ensuring public safety without creating new legal gray areas. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/fe9595e01630a947