# VA Introduces bills to ban "Assault Weapons" and "High Capacity Magazines" and enable "Buybacks" **URL:** \ **Category:** NJ & Federal Gun Laws and Activism\ **Created:** [January 27, 2026, 2:13pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/va-introduces-bills-to-ban-assault-weapons-and-high-capacity-magazines-and-enable-buybacks/3759 "2026-01-27T14:13:40Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Krdshrk](https://njgunforums.net/user_avatar/njgunforums.net/krdshrk/32/2936_2.png) [@Krdshrk](https://njgunforums.net/u/Krdshrk)\ **Post date:** [April 13, 2026, 2:00pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/va-introduces-bills-to-ban-assault-weapons-and-high-capacity-magazines-and-enable-buybacks/3759/21 "2026-04-13T14:00:48Z")
My cousin is in VA - went over my pistol/rifle collection and found the stuff he wants to buy before it kicks in July 1st. ---
**Author:** ![DirtyDigz](https://njgunforums.net/user_avatar/njgunforums.net/dirtydigz/32/2609_2.png) [@DirtyDigz](https://njgunforums.net/u/DirtyDigz)\ **Post date:** [April 13, 2026, 8:42pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/va-introduces-bills-to-ban-assault-weapons-and-high-capacity-magazines-and-enable-buybacks/3759/22 "2026-04-13T20:42:21Z")
> **[DOJ Civil Rights Division Puts Virginia Governor on Notice Over 'Assault...](https://www.news2a.com/national/doj-civil-rights-division-puts-virginia-governor-on-notice-over-assault-weapons-ban/)** > > The DOJ just warned Virginia it will sue if the governor signs the AR-15 ban. A historic first for the Civil Rights Division. > **[Virginia Governor Spanberger Signs Some Gun Control Laws; AWB and Others...](https://www.news2a.com/national/virginia-governor-spanberger-signs-some-gun-control-laws-awb-and-others-await-signature/)** > > Virginia governor signs gun control laws targeting manufacturers and homemade firearms, but the AR-15 ban still awaits her signature. ---
**Author:** ![DocHoliday](https://njgunforums.net/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/d/4da419/32.png) [@DocHoliday](https://njgunforums.net/u/DocHoliday)\ **Post date:** [April 14, 2026, 11:08am UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/va-introduces-bills-to-ban-assault-weapons-and-high-capacity-magazines-and-enable-buybacks/3759/23 "2026-04-14T11:08:59Z")
Good to see that Virginians elected a moderate governor. I’m sure these are just “common sense” gun laws. ---
**Author:** ![DirtyDigz](https://njgunforums.net/user_avatar/njgunforums.net/dirtydigz/32/2609_2.png) [@DirtyDigz](https://njgunforums.net/u/DirtyDigz)\ **Post date:** [April 14, 2026, 11:13am UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/va-introduces-bills-to-ban-assault-weapons-and-high-capacity-magazines-and-enable-buybacks/3759/24 "2026-04-14T11:13:26Z")
VA Gov Spanberger is requesting modifications on some of the bills, possibly as a stalling tactic to both not sign them and prevent them from automatically becoming law without her signing: ![image](https://njgunforums.net/uploads/default/original/2X/7/78938c70513b78e39c3e3181923422b28599da52.jpeg) ![HF1xFbNWYAACbJf](https://njgunforums.net/uploads/default/original/2X/2/29b5c24e52db86e38fda2b23298b31aa78238281.png) ![image](https://njgunforums.net/uploads/default/original/2X/0/0bec7cd66e1c1ad091f360923cf6d975646180bf.png) ---
**Author:** ![Krdshrk](https://njgunforums.net/user_avatar/njgunforums.net/krdshrk/32/2936_2.png) [@Krdshrk](https://njgunforums.net/u/Krdshrk)\ **Post date:** [April 14, 2026, 2:13pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/va-introduces-bills-to-ban-assault-weapons-and-high-capacity-magazines-and-enable-buybacks/3759/25 "2026-04-14T14:13:04Z")
Trying to avoid the “Governor Bans Guns” headlines before the midterms, so they can stack the re-districting to make it more dem-heavy. They’re going back and making it worse now ---
**Author:** ![Silverado427](https://njgunforums.net/user_avatar/njgunforums.net/silverado427/32/64_2.png) [@Silverado427](https://njgunforums.net/u/Silverado427)\ **Post date:** [April 14, 2026, 2:37pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/va-introduces-bills-to-ban-assault-weapons-and-high-capacity-magazines-and-enable-buybacks/3759/26 "2026-04-14T14:37:46Z")
No wonder why va got is such a P O S she’s from nj ![IMG_0551](https://njgunforums.net/uploads/default/original/2X/3/3415638fc9cac0b271b9164352c4020a6bf6976f.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![DirtyDigz](https://njgunforums.net/user_avatar/njgunforums.net/dirtydigz/32/2609_2.png) [@DirtyDigz](https://njgunforums.net/u/DirtyDigz)\ **Post date:** [April 14, 2026, 3:07pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/va-introduces-bills-to-ban-assault-weapons-and-high-capacity-magazines-and-enable-buybacks/3759/27 "2026-04-14T15:07:50Z")
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**Author:** ![njJoniGuy](https://njgunforums.net/user_avatar/njgunforums.net/njjoniguy/32/5640_2.png) [@njJoniGuy](https://njgunforums.net/u/njJoniGuy)\ **Post date:** [April 15, 2026, 12:31am UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/va-introduces-bills-to-ban-assault-weapons-and-high-capacity-magazines-and-enable-buybacks/3759/28 "2026-04-15T00:31:19Z")
… and our POS helicopter pilot is from VA. WTF??? ---
**Author:** ![scorpio64](https://njgunforums.net/user_avatar/njgunforums.net/scorpio64/32/6025_2.png) [@scorpio64](https://njgunforums.net/u/scorpio64)\ **Post date:** [April 15, 2026, 1:03am UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/va-introduces-bills-to-ban-assault-weapons-and-high-capacity-magazines-and-enable-buybacks/3759/29 "2026-04-15T01:03:16Z")
> [@njJoniGuy](#): > > and our POS helicopter pilot is from VA. > > WTF??? Just pieces being moved around on a chess board. ---
**Author:** ![Silverado427](https://njgunforums.net/user_avatar/njgunforums.net/silverado427/32/64_2.png) [@Silverado427](https://njgunforums.net/u/Silverado427)\ **Post date:** [April 15, 2026, 10:27pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/va-introduces-bills-to-ban-assault-weapons-and-high-capacity-magazines-and-enable-buybacks/3759/30 "2026-04-15T22:27:22Z")
[https://x.com/aagdhillon/status/2044503030612021611?s=61](https://x.com/aagdhillon/status/2044503030612021611?s=61) ---
**Author:** ![DirtyDigz](https://njgunforums.net/user_avatar/njgunforums.net/dirtydigz/32/2609_2.png) [@DirtyDigz](https://njgunforums.net/u/DirtyDigz)\ **Post date:** [April 16, 2026, 11:51am UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/va-introduces-bills-to-ban-assault-weapons-and-high-capacity-magazines-and-enable-buybacks/3759/31 "2026-04-16T11:51:51Z")
> **[Old Dominion Showdown - Spanberger Expands Restrictions in 'Assault Weapons' Ban](https://www.news2a.com/national/old-dominion-showdown-spanberger-expands-restrictions-in-assault-weapons-ban/)** > > Virginia governor amends the assault weapons ban to broaden restrictions. The DOJ is watching, and a showdown looms on April 22. > …The General Assembly is scheduled to reconvene on April 22, 2026, to specifically consider the governor’s amendments to these and other bills. ---
**Author:** ![Silverado427](https://njgunforums.net/user_avatar/njgunforums.net/silverado427/32/64_2.png) [@Silverado427](https://njgunforums.net/u/Silverado427)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2026, 11:33am UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/va-introduces-bills-to-ban-assault-weapons-and-high-capacity-magazines-and-enable-buybacks/3759/32 "2026-04-24T11:33:32Z")
Ammoland has a new article but I can’t link it ---
**Author:** ![Silverado427](https://njgunforums.net/user_avatar/njgunforums.net/silverado427/32/64_2.png) [@Silverado427](https://njgunforums.net/u/Silverado427)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2026, 11:35am UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/va-introduces-bills-to-ban-assault-weapons-and-high-capacity-magazines-and-enable-buybacks/3759/33 "2026-04-24T11:35:00Z")
[https://www.ammoland.com/2026/04/d-c-court-grants-en-banc-rehearing-in-benson-magazine-ban-case/?utm\_source=copy&utm\_medium=website&utm\_campaign=SocialSnap](https://www.ammoland.com/2026/04/d-c-court-grants-en-banc-rehearing-in-benson-magazine-ban-case/?utm_source=copy&utm_medium=website&utm_campaign=SocialSnap) ---
**Author:** ![Sniper](https://njgunforums.net/user_avatar/njgunforums.net/sniper/32/187_2.png) [@Sniper](https://njgunforums.net/u/Sniper)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2026, 2:09pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/va-introduces-bills-to-ban-assault-weapons-and-high-capacity-magazines-and-enable-buybacks/3759/34 "2026-04-24T14:09:15Z")
A senior Justice Department official told [Newsmax](https://www.newsmax.com/live) on Thursday that Virginia’s sweeping new gun restrictions could violate the Second Amendment, escalating a growing legal clash with the state’s newly enacted firearm laws. On [“Bianca Across the Nation,”](https://www.newsmaxtv.com/Shows/Bianca-Across-the-Nation) Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon said the Department of Justice is prepared to take legal action if the measures championed by Gov. Abigail Spanberger move forward, arguing they conflict with federal law and Supreme Court precedent. [https://www.newsmax.com/newsmax-tv/harmeet-dhillon-newsmax-virginia/2026/04/23/id/1253987/](https://www.newsmax.com/newsmax-tv/harmeet-dhillon-newsmax-virginia/2026/04/23/id/1253987/) ---
**Author:** ![DirtyDigz](https://njgunforums.net/user_avatar/njgunforums.net/dirtydigz/32/2609_2.png) [@DirtyDigz](https://njgunforums.net/u/DirtyDigz)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2026, 8:38pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/va-introduces-bills-to-ban-assault-weapons-and-high-capacity-magazines-and-enable-buybacks/3759/35 "2026-04-28T20:38:40Z")
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**Author:** ![DirtyDigz](https://njgunforums.net/user_avatar/njgunforums.net/dirtydigz/32/2609_2.png) [@DirtyDigz](https://njgunforums.net/u/DirtyDigz)\ **Post date:** [May 4, 2026, 6:57pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/va-introduces-bills-to-ban-assault-weapons-and-high-capacity-magazines-and-enable-buybacks/3759/36 "2026-05-04T18:57:18Z")
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**Author:** ![DirtyDigz](https://njgunforums.net/user_avatar/njgunforums.net/dirtydigz/32/2609_2.png) [@DirtyDigz](https://njgunforums.net/u/DirtyDigz)\ **Post date:** [May 15, 2026, 1:12pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/va-introduces-bills-to-ban-assault-weapons-and-high-capacity-magazines-and-enable-buybacks/3759/37 "2026-05-15T13:12:11Z")
VA Governor Spanberger signed the “Assault Weapon” bill into law last night. There’s been some reaction: ![image](https://njgunforums.net/uploads/default/original/2X/1/1302841a27f5cba5f3dc3243ab86fa9b14807a7b.png) ![image](https://njgunforums.net/uploads/default/original/2X/5/55a5bcdd0de5dd9064d91327730d77abe068ec6d.jpeg) ![image](https://njgunforums.net/uploads/default/original/2X/e/e73bd389b0a02855afae387e96fafe02586c2bae.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![DirtyDigz](https://njgunforums.net/user_avatar/njgunforums.net/dirtydigz/32/2609_2.png) [@DirtyDigz](https://njgunforums.net/u/DirtyDigz)\ **Post date:** [May 15, 2026, 3:01pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/va-introduces-bills-to-ban-assault-weapons-and-high-capacity-magazines-and-enable-buybacks/3759/38 "2026-05-15T15:01:15Z")
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**Author:** ![DirtyDigz](https://njgunforums.net/user_avatar/njgunforums.net/dirtydigz/32/2609_2.png) [@DirtyDigz](https://njgunforums.net/u/DirtyDigz)\ **Post date:** [May 15, 2026, 6:38pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/va-introduces-bills-to-ban-assault-weapons-and-high-capacity-magazines-and-enable-buybacks/3759/39 "2026-05-15T18:38:38Z")
[![](https://njgunforums.net/uploads/default/original/2X/0/0ce104a58fdcefb19f2d58b5d27ad15d19fe732c.jpeg "Second Amendment Groups Sue Over Virginia Gun Ban") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n1irH5gOApY) ---
**Author:** ![DirtyDigz](https://njgunforums.net/user_avatar/njgunforums.net/dirtydigz/32/2609_2.png) [@DirtyDigz](https://njgunforums.net/u/DirtyDigz)\ **Post date:** [May 15, 2026, 7:22pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/va-introduces-bills-to-ban-assault-weapons-and-high-capacity-magazines-and-enable-buybacks/3759/40 "2026-05-15T19:22:39Z")
I believe this is the NRA led filing - Santolla v. Katz: > **[santolla-v-katz.pdf](https://www.courthousenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/santolla-v-katz.pdf)** > > 1196.45 KB > Today, the National Rifle Association announced the filing of a state lawsuit challenging Virginia’s newly enacted bans on “assault firearms” and magazines capable of holding more than 15 rounds. > > The bans were signed into law earlier today by Governor Spanberger. The “assault firearms” ban criminalizes the purchase, sale, transfer, manufacture, and importation of a wide range of commonly owned semiautomatic handguns, shotguns, and rifles—including the AR-15, the most popular rifle in America. The law also prohibits the purchase, barter, transfer, and importation of “large capacity magazines,” defined as magazines capable of holding over 15 rounds of ammunition. > > The complaint argues that the bans violate the arms guarantee in Article 1, Section 13 of the Virginia Constitution. It further contends that, because the Virginia Supreme Court has interpreted that provision as coextensive with the Second Amendment, it bars prohibitions on commonly owned arms. > > The plaintiffs include the Virginia Shooting Sports Association, Middletown Firearms, Middletown Training, Virginia Pride Ltd., and VSSA members Joseph Santolla, Reagan Adams, James Rowe, Robert Pride, and Stephen Bokmiller. > > The case, _Santolla v. Katz_, will be heard by the Washington Circuit Court. [Previous page](https://njgunforums.net/t/va-introduces-bills-to-ban-assault-weapons-and-high-capacity-magazines-and-enable-buybacks/3759.md?page=1) [Next page](https://njgunforums.net/t/va-introduces-bills-to-ban-assault-weapons-and-high-capacity-magazines-and-enable-buybacks/3759.md?page=3)