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Federal lawsuit contends Virginia's new 'assault firearm' and magazine bans violate Second Amendment

A coalition led by the Firearms Policy Coalition has sued to block Virginia's recent ban on so-called 'assault firearms'...

Jacob Sullum | May 16, 2026

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Old Dominion ROTC Classroom Attack Kills Instructor; Students Subdue Attacker as Debate Over Self-Defense and Gun Policy Intensifies

On March 12, 2026, an assailant opened fire in an ROTC classroom at Old Dominion University, killing instructor Lt. Col....

Stephen Halbrook | Mar 23, 2026

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Virginia Democrats Send Sweeping Gun-Control Package to Governor as West Virginia Considers Expanding Firearm Access

Less than a month after taking control in Richmond, Virginia Democrats have advanced a broad package of firearms restric...

Mike LaChance | Mar 15, 2026