A major victory for Virginia gun owners just days before the July 1 deadline: A Lancaster County judge issued a statewide preliminary injunction blocking Governor Abigail Spanberger’s assault firearms ban and magazine restrictions. The order remains in effect until December 31, 2026, or until a final ruling.

Attorney General Jay Jones quickly announced the Commonwealth will appeal, stating the ruling is “disappointing” and puts communities at risk. Republicans and Second Amendment groups celebrated the decision as a stand against an unconstitutional law.

In a notable exchange, the state argued the injunction should apply only to Lancaster County in the Northern Neck. The judge rejected that selective approach and also denied the state’s request to stay the ruling. The case is Crump v. Katz, challenging the gun control package.

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