Virginia's Impending 'Assault Firearm' Ban Is Logically and Constitutionally Dubious
Reason Magazine • 3/11/2026 – 3/12/2026
Summary
Virginia is set to implement a ban on "assault firearms," which targets guns based on criteria that appear illogical. This ban may face challenges under the Supreme Court's Second Amendment precedents.
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