Posts Tagged Assault Weapons
An assault weapons ban is headed to the governor’s desk
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 7, 2024
The House and Senate have both passed an assault weapons ban, which is a priority for Democrats. Michael Pope reports.
Legislation banning assault-style weapons is likely headed to the governor’s desk
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 5, 2024
The last time Democrats were in control of the General Assembly they failed to pass a bill to ban assault-style weapons. Now, as Michael Pope reports the House and Senate have both approved a ban.
Could Virginia soon ban assault-style weapons?
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on January 22, 2024
Republican Governor Glenn Youngkin may soon be considering a bill that would ban assault-style weapons in Virginia. Michael Pope reports.
Will an assault-style weapons ban pass in 2024?
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on November 29, 2023
On the campaign trail, candidates talked often about crime and preventing gun violence. Now, as Michael Pope reports, they’ll be considering legislation to fulfill campaign promises.
State Senator Morrissey says now is the time to ban assault-style weapons
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on November 30, 2022
The two recent mass shootings in Virginia are re-energizing the debate over preventing gun violence. And as Michael Pope reports, that’s once again raising talk about banning assault-style weapons.
Despite Democratic Majorities, A Ban on Assault-Style Weapons Isn’t Headed to Northam’s Desk
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 24, 2021
Lawmakers are sending the governor several bills aimed at preventing gun violence. But there’s one bill they’re not sending him. Michael Pope reports.
Some Senate Democrats Block Assault Weapons Ban
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 17, 2020
A controversial proposal to ban assault style weapons looks like it will not pass the legislature this year. The bill was a key part of Governor Ralph Northam’s gun control agenda. Mallory Noe-Payne reports.
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