On Saturday, February 22, 2025, the Virginia General Assembly adjourned sine die, sending a wave of anti-gun bills to Gov. Glenn Youngkin.
If signed, these bills will drastically impact the rights of law-abiding gun owners across the state.
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Key Bills Threatening Gun Rights
Here’s a breakdown of the most controversial proposals:
- SB744: Imposes new age restrictions on firearm transfers.
- SB848: Bans adults aged 18-21 from buying certain semi-automatic firearms.
- SB880: Expands Gun-Free Zones, banning rifles and shotguns in public places.
- SB881: Ends the tradition of building personal-use firearms by prohibiting unserialized guns.
- SB886: Redefines “trigger activator” so broadly that it could impact common firearm accessories.
- SB891: Introduces a mandatory five-day waiting period for firearm purchases.
- SB1134: Imposes mandatory firearm storage laws, restricting how gun owners can secure their firearms.
- SB1181: Prohibits certain semi-automatic firearms and limits magazine capacities.
- SB1450: Opens the door for frivolous lawsuits against firearm manufacturers and dealers.
- HB1607 and HB1608: Ban specific semi-automatic firearms made after July 1, 2025, and limit magazine capacities.
- HB1797: Jeopardizes concealed handgun reciprocity agreements, restricting Virginia permit holders’ rights when traveling.
- HB1869: Expands prohibitions based on certain misdemeanor convictions.
- HB1960: Introduces age restrictions on firearm transfers.
- HB2631: Mandates a five-day waiting period before law-abiding citizens can take possession of legally purchased firearms.
What’s at Stake?
These bills collectively threaten the Second Amendment rights of Virginians, imposing sweeping restrictions on firearm ownership, transfers, storage, and usage.
The NRA and other pro-2A groups have voiced strong opposition, encouraging gun owners and Second Amendment advocates to contact Gov. Youngkin and demand a veto on these bills.
Take Action Now
Governor Youngkin holds the power to reject these measures. Pro-2A Virginians are encouraged to reach out to the governor’s office and make their voices heard.
The NRA-ILA is actively campaigning for a veto on all anti-gun bills to protect the rights of law-abiding citizens.
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Laws similar to some of these in other states have already been justifiably stricken down by the judicial system.