# 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:** 4
**Author:** ![scorpio64](https://njgunforums.net/user_avatar/njgunforums.net/scorpio64/32/6025_2.png) [@scorpio64](https://njgunforums.net/u/scorpio64)\ **Post date:** [June 2, 2026, 5:41pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/va-introduces-bills-to-ban-assault-weapons-and-high-capacity-magazines-and-enable-buybacks/3759/61 "2026-06-02T17:41:23Z")
More will follow. VA, area wise, is still mostly red. ![https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/5e/2025_Virginia_gubernatorial_election_results_map_by_county.svg/960px-2025_Virginia_gubernatorial_election_results_map_by_county.svg.png](https://njgunforums.net/uploads/default/original/2X/a/a27f0f2c7cbd5d1c15ecdd22ee937eb27d8d3d45.png) ---
**Author:** ![DirtyDigz](https://njgunforums.net/user_avatar/njgunforums.net/dirtydigz/32/2609_2.png) [@DirtyDigz](https://njgunforums.net/u/DirtyDigz)\ **Post date:** [June 2, 2026, 7:56pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/va-introduces-bills-to-ban-assault-weapons-and-high-capacity-magazines-and-enable-buybacks/3759/62 "2026-06-02T19:56:01Z")
> Open Letter to All Law Enforcement Officers and Prosecuting Officials > Within the Commonwealth of Virginia Regarding > Unlawful and Unconstitution > **[VA+UBC+Qualified+Immunity+Letter+6-2-26+FINAL.pdf](https://irp.cdn-website.com/e9819c27/files/uploaded/VA+UBC+Qualified+Immunity+Letter+6-2-26+FINAL.pdf)** > > 367.40 KB > … That said, it is also important for you to know that any action taken in furtherance of > the Attorney General’s unconstitutional edict, to enforce or administer the universal > background check statute, is a trap that could strip you of qualified immunity, should your > actions be challenged. This could expose you to personal financial liability for civil rights > violations under 42 U.S.C. § 1983, should you enforce the statute in violation of the Lynchburg Court’s order. … ---
**Author:** ![DirtyDigz](https://njgunforums.net/user_avatar/njgunforums.net/dirtydigz/32/2609_2.png) [@DirtyDigz](https://njgunforums.net/u/DirtyDigz)\ **Post date:** [June 3, 2026, 4:58pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/va-introduces-bills-to-ban-assault-weapons-and-high-capacity-magazines-and-enable-buybacks/3759/63 "2026-06-03T16:58:20Z")
> **[Virginia Gun Sales Double As 'Assault Firearm' Ban Nears](https://bearingarms.com/camedwards/2026/06/03/virginia-gun-sales-double-as-assault-firearm-ban-nears-n1232731)** > > Virginia gun sales double ahead of assault firearm ban set for July 1, 2026 enforcement. ---
**Author:** ![DirtyDigz](https://njgunforums.net/user_avatar/njgunforums.net/dirtydigz/32/2609_2.png) [@DirtyDigz](https://njgunforums.net/u/DirtyDigz)\ **Post date:** [June 3, 2026, 8:01pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/va-introduces-bills-to-ban-assault-weapons-and-high-capacity-magazines-and-enable-buybacks/3759/64 "2026-06-03T20:01:45Z")
> **[Virginians are 'buying the living daylights' out of AR-15s and other...](https://richmond.com/news/state-regional/government-politics/article_e1960d30-4cc4-487b-bd45-37fe92a6afee.html)** > > In May, Virginia recorded 75,376 background checks — more than double the total from the same month last year. ---
**Author:** ![DirtyDigz](https://njgunforums.net/user_avatar/njgunforums.net/dirtydigz/32/2609_2.png) [@DirtyDigz](https://njgunforums.net/u/DirtyDigz)\ **Post date:** [June 3, 2026, 9:33pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/va-introduces-bills-to-ban-assault-weapons-and-high-capacity-magazines-and-enable-buybacks/3759/65 "2026-06-03T21:33:20Z")
![image](https://njgunforums.net/uploads/default/original/2X/f/f821063e80d11b1a04521db13be0ccc3f4419fc7.png) ---
**Author:** ![xtors](https://njgunforums.net/user_avatar/njgunforums.net/xtors/32/744_2.png) [@xtors](https://njgunforums.net/u/xtors)\ **Post date:** [June 3, 2026, 11:26pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/va-introduces-bills-to-ban-assault-weapons-and-high-capacity-magazines-and-enable-buybacks/3759/66 "2026-06-03T23:26:18Z")
Excellent news! ---
**Author:** ![DirtyDigz](https://njgunforums.net/user_avatar/njgunforums.net/dirtydigz/32/2609_2.png) [@DirtyDigz](https://njgunforums.net/u/DirtyDigz)\ **Post date:** [June 4, 2026, 2:08pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/va-introduces-bills-to-ban-assault-weapons-and-high-capacity-magazines-and-enable-buybacks/3759/67 "2026-06-04T14:08:12Z")
[https://vsp.virginia.gov/services/firearms/](https://vsp.virginia.gov/services/firearms/) ![image](https://njgunforums.net/uploads/default/original/2X/d/dc1cb243126ecb47eba40328afb8c524e9fc592f.png) ---
**Author:** ![DirtyDigz](https://njgunforums.net/user_avatar/njgunforums.net/dirtydigz/32/2609_2.png) [@DirtyDigz](https://njgunforums.net/u/DirtyDigz)\ **Post date:** [June 15, 2026, 4:17pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/va-introduces-bills-to-ban-assault-weapons-and-high-capacity-magazines-and-enable-buybacks/3759/68 "2026-06-15T16:17:53Z")
> **[Virginia's Gun Ban Politicians Can't Agree on What Ban Covers](https://bearingarms.com/camedwards/2026/06/15/virginias-gun-ban-politicians-cant-agree-on-what-ban-covers-n1232858)** > > Virginia's new gun ban sparks confusion and enforcement disputes ahead of July 1 implementation. > **[Virginia law enforcement fielding questions about incoming assault weapons ban](https://richmond.com/news/state-regional/government-politics/article_762512eb-c36f-4c33-b931-f36e902f9fc0.html#tracking-source=mp-news)** > > Some law enforcement agencies across Virginia say they are being inundated with questions from gun owners who are confused about how the state’s new law will be enforced. ---
**Author:** ![DirtyDigz](https://njgunforums.net/user_avatar/njgunforums.net/dirtydigz/32/2609_2.png) [@DirtyDigz](https://njgunforums.net/u/DirtyDigz)\ **Post date:** [June 16, 2026, 7:35pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/va-introduces-bills-to-ban-assault-weapons-and-high-capacity-magazines-and-enable-buybacks/3759/69 "2026-06-16T19:35:39Z")
[https://saf.org/saf-throws-support-behind-former-virginia-ags-assault-weapons-ban-challenge/](https://saf.org/saf-throws-support-behind-former-virginia-ags-assault-weapons-ban-challenge/) > BELLEVUE, Wash. — June 15, 2026 — The Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) has agreed to help support former Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli in a challenge to the state’s newly passed “assault weapons” ban. > > … > > “Unlike other lawsuits filed challenging this ‘assault weapons’ ban, this case is unique in that plaintiffs are arguing they have the right to buy the banned arms to preserve their ability to function as the militia that is preserved under the Virginia constitution’s Militia Clause,” Cuccinelli said. “Most other cases are making _Heller_-like arguments, and we feel this case is a good vehicle to ensure this unconstitutional ban is looked at by the court from every angle.” … ---
**Author:** ![DirtyDigz](https://njgunforums.net/user_avatar/njgunforums.net/dirtydigz/32/2609_2.png) [@DirtyDigz](https://njgunforums.net/u/DirtyDigz)\ **Post date:** [June 16, 2026, 8:01pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/va-introduces-bills-to-ban-assault-weapons-and-high-capacity-magazines-and-enable-buybacks/3759/70 "2026-06-16T20:01:08Z")
Interesting… ![image](https://njgunforums.net/uploads/default/original/2X/1/102e97b25fb886e0d618f76da71e03b0ee775ae4.png) [https://x.com/notlarrysabato/status/2066957483478749588#m](https://x.com/notlarrysabato/status/2066957483478749588#m) [https://xcancel.com/notlarrysabato/status/2066957483478749588#m](https://xcancel.com/notlarrysabato/status/2066957483478749588#m) ---
**Author:** ![DirtyDigz](https://njgunforums.net/user_avatar/njgunforums.net/dirtydigz/32/2609_2.png) [@DirtyDigz](https://njgunforums.net/u/DirtyDigz)\ **Post date:** [June 16, 2026, 8:46pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/va-introduces-bills-to-ban-assault-weapons-and-high-capacity-magazines-and-enable-buybacks/3759/71 "2026-06-16T20:46:13Z")
![image](https://njgunforums.net/uploads/default/original/2X/e/e0eb464091d40fd990def1d676aaf6a4be984433.png) ![giphy](https://njgunforums.net/uploads/default/original/2X/5/53aa52b1588c975f07e547dcc61f4bedd944f53b.gif) ---
**Author:** ![DirtyDigz](https://njgunforums.net/user_avatar/njgunforums.net/dirtydigz/32/2609_2.png) [@DirtyDigz](https://njgunforums.net/u/DirtyDigz)\ **Post date:** [June 18, 2026, 10:27am UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/va-introduces-bills-to-ban-assault-weapons-and-high-capacity-magazines-and-enable-buybacks/3759/72 "2026-06-18T10:27:26Z")
> **[Virginia Democrats Promise Payback Against Sheriffs and Prosecutors Who Won't...](https://www.news2a.com/national/virginia-democrats-promise-payback-against-sheriffs-and-prosecutors-who-wont-enforce-gun-ban/)** > > Virginia Democrats are threatening to defund the sheriffs and prosecutors who won't enforce the state's new gun ban. Gun owners aren't backing down. ---
**Author:** ![scorpio64](https://njgunforums.net/user_avatar/njgunforums.net/scorpio64/32/6025_2.png) [@scorpio64](https://njgunforums.net/u/scorpio64)\ **Post date:** [June 18, 2026, 11:01am UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/va-introduces-bills-to-ban-assault-weapons-and-high-capacity-magazines-and-enable-buybacks/3759/73 "2026-06-18T11:01:21Z")
> [@DirtyDigz](#): > > Democrats are threatening to defund the sheriffs and prosecutors The state will get sued and lose. ---
**Author:** ![Sniper](https://njgunforums.net/user_avatar/njgunforums.net/sniper/32/187_2.png) [@Sniper](https://njgunforums.net/u/Sniper)\ **Post date:** [June 18, 2026, 2:54pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/va-introduces-bills-to-ban-assault-weapons-and-high-capacity-magazines-and-enable-buybacks/3759/74 "2026-06-18T14:54:29Z")
> [@scorpio64](#): > > The state will get sued and lose They don’t care. They’re playing with house money. ---
**Author:** ![DirtyDigz](https://njgunforums.net/user_avatar/njgunforums.net/dirtydigz/32/2609_2.png) [@DirtyDigz](https://njgunforums.net/u/DirtyDigz)\ **Post date:** [June 25, 2026, 7:17pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/va-introduces-bills-to-ban-assault-weapons-and-high-capacity-magazines-and-enable-buybacks/3759/75 "2026-06-25T19:17:16Z")
![image](https://njgunforums.net/uploads/default/original/2X/8/8092550a6d3e36bf0147114cb9150c2da0b33f9e.png) ![image](https://njgunforums.net/uploads/default/original/2X/f/fa054b78fa4fa790f1e6dc59aa91b85c795d9807.png) ---
**Author:** ![DirtyDigz](https://njgunforums.net/user_avatar/njgunforums.net/dirtydigz/32/2609_2.png) [@DirtyDigz](https://njgunforums.net/u/DirtyDigz)\ **Post date:** [June 25, 2026, 8:23pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/va-introduces-bills-to-ban-assault-weapons-and-high-capacity-magazines-and-enable-buybacks/3759/76 "2026-06-25T20:23:05Z")
![image](https://njgunforums.net/uploads/default/original/2X/0/0ec77bb55178e850c83e2ae9900df2bf8515fa6b.png) ![HLr1nVkXYAAVt0q](https://njgunforums.net/uploads/default/original/2X/d/dccbdc67adf9ed7834aae5f22e6180656279daa2.png) ---
**Author:** ![DirtyDigz](https://njgunforums.net/user_avatar/njgunforums.net/dirtydigz/32/2609_2.png) [@DirtyDigz](https://njgunforums.net/u/DirtyDigz)\ **Post date:** [June 25, 2026, 9:25pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/va-introduces-bills-to-ban-assault-weapons-and-high-capacity-magazines-and-enable-buybacks/3759/77 "2026-06-25T21:25:51Z")
![image](https://njgunforums.net/uploads/default/original/2X/8/8c079242c673f6287502db568bd3c6b922a95958.png) ---
**Author:** ![Krdshrk](https://njgunforums.net/user_avatar/njgunforums.net/krdshrk/32/2936_2.png) [@Krdshrk](https://njgunforums.net/u/Krdshrk)\ **Post date:** [June 26, 2026, 1:56pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/va-introduces-bills-to-ban-assault-weapons-and-high-capacity-magazines-and-enable-buybacks/3759/78 "2026-06-26T13:56:15Z")
> **[Virginia judge blocks assault weapons ban six days before implementation ](https://www.courthousenews.com/virginia-judge-blocks-assault-weapons-ban-six-days-before-implementation/)** > > The case brought by Gun Owners of America and the Virginia Citizens Defense League happened as the NRA argued for similar relief nearly 400 miles away. ---
**Author:** ![DirtyDigz](https://njgunforums.net/user_avatar/njgunforums.net/dirtydigz/32/2609_2.png) [@DirtyDigz](https://njgunforums.net/u/DirtyDigz)\ **Post date:** [June 29, 2026, 8:36pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/va-introduces-bills-to-ban-assault-weapons-and-high-capacity-magazines-and-enable-buybacks/3759/79 "2026-06-29T20:36:29Z")
> **[Amidst Pressure, Virginia Quietly Seeks to Delay Start Date of Firearms Carry...](https://www.news2a.com/national/amidst-pressure-virginia-quietly-seeks-to-delay-start-date-of-firearms-carry-ban/)** > > Facing backlash and a looming DOJ lawsuit, Virginia quietly moved to push its new carry ban back a full year, and buried it in the budget. ---
**Author:** ![DirtyDigz](https://njgunforums.net/user_avatar/njgunforums.net/dirtydigz/32/2609_2.png) [@DirtyDigz](https://njgunforums.net/u/DirtyDigz)\ **Post date:** [June 30, 2026, 12:41am UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/va-introduces-bills-to-ban-assault-weapons-and-high-capacity-magazines-and-enable-buybacks/3759/80 "2026-06-30T00:41:22Z")
![image](https://njgunforums.net/uploads/default/original/2X/3/3292ab08496640a75cf79c766b095d74ce34123e.png) ![HMAnkp-WsAIZTvx](https://njgunforums.net/uploads/default/original/2X/0/037d9c1947b695e15be722686797e9416094ba94.jpeg) > **[Santolla-opinion-ltr.pdf](https://www.virginiascope.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Santolla-opinion-ltr.pdf)** [Previous page](https://njgunforums.net/t/va-introduces-bills-to-ban-assault-weapons-and-high-capacity-magazines-and-enable-buybacks/3759.md?page=3) [Next page](https://njgunforums.net/t/va-introduces-bills-to-ban-assault-weapons-and-high-capacity-magazines-and-enable-buybacks/3759.md?page=5)