GUN VIOLENCE Spanberger signs more than 20 gun violence prevention measures From the Coverage of Virginia's new gun laws and their impacts by RTD reporter Anna Bryson series ANNA BRYSON Richmond Times-Dispatch Jun 17, 2026 Jun 17, 2026 Updated Jul 13, 2026 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Gov. 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Sign up! * I understand and agree that registration on or use of this site constitutes agreement to its user agreement and privacy policy. Related to this story New law gives AG authority to investigate firearm dealers suspected of impropriety “I intend to use this new authority to seek justice for every community in Virginia that has been impacted by this issue,” said Attorney Gener… Update: DOJ sues Va. over 'assault weapon' ban as gun shops turn away customers U.S. attorneys argue the firearms that fall under the ban — like AR-15s — are among the most commonly owned rifles in the United States and ar…
New law gives AG authority to investigate firearm dealers suspected of impropriety “I intend to use this new authority to seek justice for every community in Virginia that has been impacted by this issue,” said Attorney Gener…
Update: DOJ sues Va. over 'assault weapon' ban as gun shops turn away customers U.S. attorneys argue the firearms that fall under the ban — like AR-15s — are among the most commonly owned rifles in the United States and ar…
