Eighth Virginia Prosecutor Announces He Won’t Enforce Gun Ban
An eighth prosecutor in Virginia has declared he will not enforce a new gun ban, citing its unconstitutionality. This decision follows similar announcements from seven other Commonwealth's Attorneys in the state. The legislation, signed by Governor Abigail Spanberger, aims to reduce gun violence but faces opposition from local officials who prioritize constitutional rights.
- ▪Appomattox County Commonwealth Attorney Leslie M. Fleet announced he would not enforce the new assault weapons ban.
- ▪Fleet stated that the law violates both the U.S. Constitution and the Virginia Constitution.
- ▪Democratic lawmakers have threatened reprisals against those who refuse to enforce the ban.
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Gun Laws & Legislation Eighth Virginia Prosecutor Announces He Won’t Enforce Gun Ban (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images) Harold Hutchison Second Amendment Reporter May 29, 2026 9:17 AM ET May 29, 2026 9:17 AM ET Harold Hutchison Second Amendment Reporter Font Size: const observer = new MutationObserver((mutations) => { const adDivToHide = document.querySelector("#dailycaller_incontent_1"); if (adDivToHide && dc_noads_page) { adDivToHide.classList.add("hide-premium", "hide-free"); observer.disconnect(); console.log("Ad div found and hidden"); } }); observer.observe(document.body, { childList: true, subtree: true }); An eighth prosecutor in Virginia has announced that the state’s recently-enacted ban on so-called “assault weapons” is unconstitutional and he won’t enforce it.
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