Assault Weapons Ban Enforcement in Legal Limbo

Richmond News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jun 27, 2026 · 1m

A Virginia judge has temporarily blocked the State Police from enforcing the state’s new assault weapons ban, which was set to take effect July 1st, but the injunction’s scope is murky—other law enforcement or prosecutors may still act. The Attorney General’s office warns the situation could shift based on pending lawsuits, while Gun Owners of America calls the idea that local prosecutors can enforce the ban “reckless,” warning of potential personal liability. Complicating matters, the official court order hasn’t even been filed, leaving enforcement status unclear. With no firm timeline for…