assault weapons
Coverage of assault weapons in the Nexus archive.
- Virginia 'assault weapons' ban on hold until US Supreme Court hears gun cases
Virginia's 'assault weapons' ban is temporarily halted as the US Supreme Court prepares to review gun-related cases, including similar cases in other states.
- Federal appeals court rules that New Jersey’s assault weapons ban is unconstitutional
A federal appeals court ruled New Jersey’s assault weapons and large-capacity magazine bans unconstitutional, marking the first such decision at the federal appeals level. The ruling contrasts with a recent Illinois court upholding similar restrictions and precedes the U.S. Supreme Court’s review of semiautomatic rifle bans. New Jersey’s attorney general criticized the decision, while the NRA hailed it as a victory for Second Amendment rights.
- Federal appeals court rules that New Jersey’s assault weapons ban is unconstitutional
A federal appeals court ruled that New Jersey’s bans on assault firearms and high-capacity magazines are unconstitutional. The decision challenges state-level restrictions on specific types of firearms and ammunition capacity.
- Supreme Court will consider striking down assault weapons bans in Chicago-area, Connecticut
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.
- Virginia's new 'assault weapons' ban temporarily blocked by Lancaster judge
A Lancaster County judge has temporarily blocked Virginia's new ban on 'assault weapons,' preventing it from taking effect on July 1 as scheduled.
- Chesterfield gun store says assault weapons sales are up as new gun laws take effect July
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.
- EXCLUSIVE VIDEO: Marine vet prosecutor refuses to cross constitutional line on Spanberger ‘assault weapon' ban
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.
- Collaboration Between Federal and Local Law Enforcement Leads to Seizures of Drugs, Guns and Money
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.