These Prosecutors Are Refusing to Enforce Virginia's New Assault Weapons Ban

These prosecutors are refusing to enforce Virginia's new assault weapons ban

RICHMOND, Va. At least five Virginia commonwealth's attorneys have said they will not enforce or prosecute a new state law banning the sale and transfer of assault weapons and high-capacity magazines, which takes effect July 1.The law bans the sale and transfer of what Virginia defines as assault weapons and magazines that carry over 15 rounds, with some exceptions. Violations are a Class 1 misdemeanor.The prosecutors who say they will not enfor…

VA: Growing Number of Prosecutors Won't Enforce 'Assault Weapons' Ban

The number of prosecutors making clear they will enforce VA's "assault weapons" ban continues to grow, according to a report by WAVY 10.

Some prosecutors in Virginia say they won't enforce new ban on assault weapons

Under the laws, buying, selling, transferring or importing certain semi-automatic weapons will be a misdemeanor, punishable by up to a year in jail and a $2,500 fine.

Some Commonwealth’s attorneys said they won’t enforce new assault weapons ban

Several commonwealth’s attorneys say they won’t enforce a new Virginia law that Democrats have called an “assault weapons ban.”

Virginia Officials Rebel: Sheriffs and Prosecutors Refuse to Enforce New Gun Ban

Virginia’s new “assault firearm” and magazine ban is already facing resistance from prosecutors, sheriffs, and localities before it takes effect July 1. Image Duncan Johnson As the deadline for the new Virginia gun laws approaches, Governor Abigail Spanberger’s master plan is showing cracks. Multiple localities, sheriffs, and Commonwealth’s Attorneys have publicly stated they will not enforce what they consider unconstitutional laws. The laws go…

Virginia's Rebellion Has Officially Begun

Virginia prosecutors and sheriffs defy Governor Spanberger's new assault weapons ban, defending Second Amendment rights.