Virginia’s Assault Weapons Ban Under Fire | Virginia Beach News

Virginia’s assault weapons ban is facing a legal split, as the state Supreme Court refuses to consolidate lawsuits — a move seen as a victory for opponents who argue the Attorney General’s case was weak. While Virginia’s law targets rifles like the AR-15 — not the handguns used in the 2007 Virginia Tech massacre — the battle is expanding: the U.S. Supreme Court will soon hear cases from Connecticut and Chicago, potentially setting national precedent on Second Amendment rights. Meanwhile, the DOJ has joined the fray with its own federal lawsuit, turning this into a multi-front legal showdown that could drag through state and federal courts — possibly culminating in a Supreme Court decision that reshapes gun control nationwide. 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/776b7d1e5e31a119