Virginia Passes Gun Law
Governor Spanberger signed eight gun control bills in April 2026, with more still pending. Here's a complete breakdown of what passed, what it means, and what Virginia gun owners need to do before July 1. Just hours before a midnight deadline, Gov.
Abigail Spanberger on Monday submitted a series of amendments to high-profile gun legislation passed by the General Assembly last month, while also signing several related measures into law. By the time the legislative session ended on March 13, Democrats had pushed 25 gun reforms to the finish line. They passed a ban on assault weapons and ammunition magazines that hold more than 15 rounds.
Virginias 2026 legislative session produced one of the most expansive sets of gun measures in recent state history: lawmakers passed more than two dozen bills that together ban future sales of certain assault firearms, limit magazine capacity, raise age limits and expand storage, carry and industry-liability rules many slated to ... RICHMOND, VA Governor Abigail Spanberger submitted amendments to strengthen commonsense gun safety laws, clarify how Virginia will continue to cooperate with federal law enforcement, and legalize marijuana in a safe manner that protects public health. RICHMOND, Va.
Gov. Abigail Spanberger has signed another batch of legislation into Virginia law, the most recent bills focusing on gun violence, safety and supporting law enforcement,... CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va.
(WVIR) - Governor Abigail Spanberger signed gun reform legislation Monday, April 13, ahead of a midnight deadline to take action on bills passed by the General Assembly. RICHMOND, VA The Virginia General Assembly has passed Senate Bill 749, legislation that prohibits the purchase, sale, manufacture, importation, or transfer of certain firearms defined in the bill as assault firearms, along with restrictions on large capacity ammunition feeding devices. Virginia lawmakers are advancing major gun-law changes in 2026.
Heres what gun owners need to know about the proposed bans and concealed carry restrictions. Virginia's SB 749 bans certain semi-automatic firearms and large-capacity magazines. Here's what's prohibited, who's exempt, and what penalties apply.
