Virginia Gun Ban Signed Into Law — Lawsuit Filed Within Hours

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May 16th, 2026

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Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger signed a sweeping new gun control package banning the sale and manufacture of certain semi-automatic firearms and magazines holding more than 15 rounds. Within hours, the Second Amendment Foundation filed a lawsuit challenging the law alongside the National Rifle Association and the Firearms Policy Coalition. The legal fight comes as the Supreme Court of the United States considers multiple Second Amendment cases involving firearm bans, concealed carry laws, and magazine restrictions nationwide. This report breaks down: • What Virginia’s new law bans • The constitutional arguments in court • Which states already have similar bans • What the Supreme Court could decide next 📍 More taxpayer-focused state policy news at The Center Square #Virginia #GunRights #SecondAmendment #NRA #GunControl #SupremeCourt #BreakingNews #VirginiaPolitics #Firearms #Politics

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