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House Democrats pass sweeping gun control package over GOP objections

Measures include an assault weapons ban, expanded gun industry liability and new storage rules as Republicans warn of constitutional challenges

, and Markus Schmidt, Virginia Mercury

February 7, 2026 . 7:22 PM

4 min read

Members of the Virginia House of Delegates on Thursday debated and voted on a package of gun safety legislation on the House floor at the state Capitol in Richmond. (Photo by Markus Schmidt/Virginia Mercury)

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