Virginia Gun Ban Faces Split Legal Battles | Richmond News

Richmond News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 6, 2026 · 1m

Virginia’s new assault weapons ban, set to go fully into effect in 2024, is now facing two separate legal challenges after a federal judge ruled they must proceed individually—sparking a complex, high-stakes battle over gun rights, public safety, and the Second Amendment. Gun rights groups argue the law unfairly targets responsible owners, while supporters say it’s a necessary step to curb gun violence. With each lawsuit now on its own track, expect more courtroom drama, delays, and potentially conflicting rulings that could reshape Virginia’s gun laws—and possibly influence other states…