GOA and GOF File Lawsuit in Direct Response to Virginia Ban On “Assault Weapons” and Public Carry

Daniel Shaughnessy

May 15, 2026

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Summary

Gun Owners of America (GOA), Gun Owners Foundation (GOF), and Virginia Citizens Defense League (VCDL) have filed a lawsuit in Virginia challenging new legislation, SB749 (an "assault weapons" ban) and SB727 (a public carry ban). The lawsuit, filed on May 15, 2026, seeks a declaratory judgment and an injunction to prevent these laws from taking effect on July 1st, arguing they violate the Second Amendment and Article I, Section 13 of the Virginia Constitution.

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