NRA files lawsuits challenging Virginia's new ban on 'assault' firearms

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NRA files lawsuits challenging Virginia's new ban on 'assault' firearms

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Washington Times
Associated Press
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The National Rifle Association sued soon after Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger signed legislation that bans the sale of "assault firearms" and "high-capacity" magazines. This cluster currently includes 2 articles from 2 sources.

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NRA files lawsuits challenging Virginia's new ban on 'assault' firearms
Washington Times
Washington Times
Leaning right
5/15/2026

NRA files lawsuits challenging Virginia's new ban on 'assault' firearms

The National Rifle Association and a host of other pro-gun groups sued soon after Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger signed legislation that bans the sale of “assault firearms” and “high-capacity” magazines. The new law prohibits the sale of many popular semiautomatic rifles, pistols and shotguns and magazines that hold.

Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger delivers the Democratic response to President Donald Trump's State of the Union address, Feb. 24, 2026, in Williamsburg, Va. (AP Photo/Steve Helber, Pool, file)
Associated Press5/15/2026

New Virginia law banning `assault firearms’ prompts quick lawsuits from gun-rights groups

Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger delivers the Democratic response to President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address, Feb. 24, 2026, in Williamsburg, Va. (AP Photo/Steve Helber, Pool, file) A demonstrator carries an AR-15 while wearing a “Guns Saves Lives” sticker during a gun rally at the Capitol in Richmond.