Event Brief
General Assembly Advances Assault Weapons Ban Bill
Filed: Mar 09, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET
Summary: Virginia moves closer to banning assault weapons as bill heads to Gov. Spanberger.
WHO: Virginia General Assembly
WHAT: Assault weapons ban bill
WHEN: Mar 09, 2026 at 5:26 PM ET
WHERE: Falls Church, VA
WHY: To enhance public safety and reduce gun violence
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