GOA, VCDL, John Crump Sue Over Virginia Assault Weapons Ban

Summary

Gun Owners of America (GOA), Virginia Citizens Defense League (VCDL), Gun Owners Foundation, and John Crump have filed a lawsuit in Lancaster County, Virginia, challenging new state laws. These laws, signed by Gov. Abigail Spanberger on May 14, 2026, and effective July 1, 2026, ban certain "assault firearms," restrict "large capacity ammunition feeding devices," and impose public carry restrictions. The plaintiffs argue these laws violate Article I, Section 13 of the Virginia Constitution and are unconstitutionally vague.