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NRA files lawsuits challenging Virginia's new ban on 'assault' firearms
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.
This cluster currently includes 2 articles from 2 sources. Sources in this event include Associated Press, Washington Times.
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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.
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.