Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin (R) on Tuesday vetoed Democratic lawmakers’ “assault weapons” ban, along with a number of other Democratic-backed gun laws.
On January 23, 2024, Breitbart News reported that the Virginia Democratic Party is moving forward with a ban on “assault weapons.”
On February 9, 2024, Breitbart News reported that Virginia House Democrats’ “assault rifle” ban targets semi-automatic centerfire pistols such as the 9mm and .45ACP, unless the pistol has a removable magazine. Pointed if has a threaded barrel.
Semi-automatic centerfire pistols are very popular among concealed carriers and target shooters. The most popular semi-automatic centerfire pistols include the 9mm, .45 ACP, and 10mm, and if Democrats have their way, pistols loaded with any of these three bullets could be made with threaded barrels. may have been banned in Virginia.
However, Yonkin vetoed the ban on “assault weapons.” Richmond Times-Dispatch Quote “The Constitution prevents the Commonwealth from banning a wide variety of widely accepted firearms for lawful purposes such as self-defense,” he said in a statement. Nevertheless, some members of the General Assembly have been pushing legislation that would ban most modern semi-automatic firearms and certain ammunition feeding devices. ”
As Youngkin vetoed the bill against the Second Amendment, state Sen. Clay Dees (D) posted a commentary on X, writing: University campuses are being vetoed. What a shameful and thoughtless act! ”
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