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Virginia Semiautomatic Firearm Restrictions

March 11 – March 16, 2026

The Bottom Line

Virginia lawmakers passed bills SB 749 and HB 217 to ban certain semiautomatic guns and magazines that hold more than 15 bullets. These bills are now on Governor Abigail Spanberger's desk for her to sign or veto. This is a major effort by the state's new Democratic majority to pass some of the strictest gun laws in Virginia history.

Key Statements

WWashington Times

SB749/HB217, which bans certain semiautomatic firearms and magazines exceeding 15 rounds.

Identifies the specific bill numbers and the 15-round magazine limit.

RReason

Virginia General Assembly Democrats pass 12 gun control bills, including SB 27 allowing lawsuits against gun manufacturers

Shows the broader scope of the legislative package beyond just the weapon ban.

3 Articles

Ten gun control bills waiting for Spanberger's signature

Washington TimesCenter Right

Here are 12 bills Democrats just passed to trample gun rights in Virginia

ReasonCenter Right

Blue State Dems Plow Ahead With Dozens Of Gun Control Bills

The Daily WireRight

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