Virginia Gun Ban Blocked by Judge | Bristol Virginia News

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

Virginia’s new assault weapons ban, set to take effect July 1, has been halted by a judge in Washington County who ruled it likely violates the state constitution — not the Second Amendment. The injunction, issued by Judge Jeffrey Campbell, blocks enforcement of the law, which would have banned sales, purchases, and manufacturing of certain semi-automatic firearms and high-capacity magazines. A similar ruling came just last week in Lancaster County, adding to legal uncertainty as courts sort out the future of the ban. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…