Second Amendment
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.
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War Secretary Pete Hegseth announced the end of a 34-year policy designating US military installations as gun-free zones. In a video statement on April 2, 2026, he declared, “That ends today,” and signed a memorandum allowing service members to request permission to carry personal firearms off duty. The change overrides state firearm regulations and presumes such requests are necessary for personal protection.
Pro-gun organizations have launched a lawsuit against the federal government, arguing that the 1934 National Firearms Act's regulations on silencers and short-barreled firearms are unconstitutional following a recent legislative change. The suit, dubbed the 'Big Beautiful Lawsuit,' seeks to eliminate longstanding restrictions and the associated federal registry. It comes after Congress passed the Big Beautiful Bill, which removes a $200 tax on these items starting in 2026.