Rhode Island, Virginia 'Assault Weapon' Bans Take Effect Today

Rhode Island, Virginia 'Assault Weapon' Bans Take Effect Today

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Rhode Island's prohibition on the sale, manufacture, and transfer of so-called 'assault weapons' takes effect today, July 1, 2026, one year after its passage. An almost identical law in Virginia also becomes effective on the same date.

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