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Court Blocks Virginia AR-15 Ban Hours Before Enforcement

6/28/2026

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Gun Owners of America secured a court order halting Virginia’s AR-15 ban weeks before its July 1 2026 start.
Lancaster County Circuit Judge issued an injunction blocking Virginia State Police from enforcing the ban.
Gun Owners of America, Virginia Citizens Defense League and John Crump sued, claiming the ban violates the Virginia Constitution’s right to keep and bear arms, while the Commonwealth argued the weapons are not in common use.

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Story summary

Gun Owners of America secured a court order halting Virginia’s AR-15 ban weeks before its July 1 2026 start.
Lancaster County Circuit Judge issued an injunction blocking Virginia State Police from enforcing the ban.
Gun Owners of America, Virginia Citizens Defense League and John Crump sued, claiming the ban violates the Virginia Constitution’s right to keep and bear arms, while the Commonwealth argued the weapons are not in common use.