Ryan Mehaffey

A Virginia judge rejected a challenge to a statewide assault weapons ban, with plaintiffs arguing the state constitution's militia clause protects their right to own such firearms. The decision upholds a law banning the sale of high-capacity semiautomatic rifles and pistols, signed by Governor Abigail Spanberger.

Ryan Mehaffey, a Marine veteran and Virginia prosecutor, refuses to enforce Governor Abigail Spanberger's new 'assault weapon' ban, calling it unconstitutional. The law, which bans future sales of certain firearms and high-capacity magazines, faces backlash for violating Second Amendment rights and historical militia traditions. Mehaffey argues the law undermines the constitutional right to bear arms for self-defense and community protection.

Ryan Mehaffey, a Marine veteran and Virginia prosecutor, refuses to enforce a new state law banning 'assault weapons' and high-capacity magazines, calling it unconstitutional. The law, signed by Gov. Abigail Spanberger, bans semiautomatic rifles, pistols, and shotguns, sparking backlash over Second Amendment concerns. Mehaffey argues the ban violates historical militia traditions and constitutional protections.