Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger has signed legislation prohibiting so-called assault firearms. In her signing statement, she acknowledged the measure covers some hunting models and pledged to clarify the language. The move follows recent Democratic control of the state government.
Spanberger released a statement explaining her decision. She said, “I am signing this bill into law because firearms designed to inflict maximum casualties do not belong on our streets. We are taking this step to protect families and support the law enforcement officers who work every day to keep our communities safe.” She noted that the General Assembly rejected her proposed amendment for hunting firearms but added she would work with lawmakers to address the language.
