assault weapons

The Supreme Court will review whether bans on semiautomatic rifles, often termed assault weapons, in the Chicago-area and Connecticut violate the Second Amendment. The Court, which has previously expanded gun rights, is considering the constitutionality of these restrictions.

A Lancaster County judge has temporarily blocked Virginia's new ban on 'assault weapons,' preventing it from taking effect on July 1 as scheduled.

A Chesterfield gun store reported increased sales of assault weapons as new gun laws are set to take effect next month. The gun shop owner noted the rise in sales amid the upcoming regulations.

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.

Federal and local law enforcement agencies conducted a joint operation resulting in significant drug and weapon seizures. The operation netted over 1000 lbs of marijuana and THC products, 40 pounds of methamphetamine, and approximately 20 illegal firearms including assault weapons.