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Virginia Law Enforcement Faces Questions on New Assault Weapons Ban

Virginia law enforcement agencies are receiving numerous inquiries from gun owners regarding the enforcement of a new law banning certain semiautomatic firearms and high-capacity magazines. The law, effective July 1, allows residents to keep firearms acquired before this date but raises concerns about everyday scenarios like transportation and traffic stops.

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