Virginia’s Assault Weapon Ban Faces Legal Battle | Charlottesville News

Virginia’s new assault weapons ban went into effect Wednesday, sparking chaos as gun shops raced to sell off firearms before the deadline—only to now turn customers away for incomplete paperwork. The U.S. Department of Justice swiftly sued, claiming the law violates the Second Amendment and conflicts with Supreme Court rulings protecting lawful firearm use. Virginia’s attorney general fired back, calling the ban common sense and safety-focused, while pledging to fight the lawsuit. Confusion reigns as some state courts have issued temporary injunctions halting enforcement in certain areas, though state officials say those rulings don’t invalidate the law statewide. Amid the legal tug-of-war, one shop owner simply says they’re playing it safe to avoid trouble—while current owners of banned firearms are allowed to keep them. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://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/fccbc4c695140f7e