Virginia Assault Weapons Ban Blocked

Virginia’s new assault weapons ban hit a legal snag as a judge blocked enforcement, halting the July rollout that aimed to restrict sales and transfers of certain firearms and high-capacity magazines. While current owners can keep their weapons, the law sparked heated debate. Attorney General Jay Jones called the ruling disappointing, vowing to appeal and defend the ban as vital for public safety and crime reduction, with the state preparing to move quickly through the legal process. The battle over gun control in Virginia is far from over. 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/f26529bdc0fb9d93