Virginia Redistricting Vote and Spanberger Gun Bans Fuel 2A Backlash

John Crump

April 17, 2026

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Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger has sent several gun bills back to the legislature with amendments that Second Amendment advocates claim make them more restrictive. Key changes include broadening the 'assault firearms' ban (HB 217 / SB 749) by removing 'fixed' from the magazine definition and directing the Virginia State Police to resume background checks on private sales (HB 1525). These actions are intertwined with an upcoming April 21 redistricting referendum and are expected to face legal challenges.

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