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SB 749·VA·senate

Assault firearms & certain ammunition feeding devices; purchase, sale, etc., prohibited, penalties.

EnactedFiled Jan 19, 2026
Sponsor: Salim
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Approved by Governor-Chapter 1107 (effective 7/1/2026)

May 14, 2026

Summary

The law makes it illegal to buy, sell, import, manufacture, or give away assault firearms and large‑capacity ammunition feeding devices, with limited exceptions for antiques, manually‑operated guns, and certain law‑enforcement or military transfers. Anyone who violates the ban commits a Class 1 misdemeanor and is barred from possessing any firearm for three years. Dealers must run background checks, collect small fees, and follow new rules on handgun purchases and buyer eligibility.

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