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Virginia Governor Proposes Gun Legislation Amendments Amid NRA Concerns

4/15/2026

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Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger submitted amendments to gun legislation on April 14, 2026.
The amendments would ban future sale of certain semi-automatic firearms.
They raise the handgun purchase age to 21 and require safe storage in homes with minors.
Support stands at 59% for a ban on assault rifles, while the National Rifle Association warns of potential legal challenges as the General Assembly reconvenes on April 22, 2026.

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Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger submitted amendments to gun legislation on April 14, 2026.
The amendments would ban future sale of certain semi-automatic firearms.
They raise the handgun purchase age to 21 and require safe storage in homes with minors.
Support stands at 59% for a ban on assault rifles, while the National Rifle Association warns of potential legal challenges as the General Assembly reconvenes on April 22, 2026.