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New Virginia Assault Weapons Ban Faces Immediate Legal Challenges
Virginia's recently enacted gun restrictions, which include a ban on "assault firearms," have quickly drawn legal challenges from gun-rights advocacy groups. These groups are filing lawsuits to contest the new state law.
15 May, 17:02 — 15 May, 18:49
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The IndependentMostly Factual47d ago
Virginia’s new gun restrictions targeting ‘assault firearms’ spark immediate legal challenges
The restrictions are part of nearly two dozen gun measures enacted during the Democratic governor’s first months in office
By David A. Lieb
Read full article →YahooMostly Factual47d ago
New Virginia law banning `assault firearms' prompts quick lawsuits from gun-rights groups
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