Virginia enacts ban on sale and transfer of 'assault firearms' and certain magazines (SB749, Chap.1107)
State bill SB749 — Virginia — status: enacted
Official title: Assault firearms & certain ammunition feeding devices; purchase, sale, etc., prohibited, penalties.
In effect — in effect since July 1, 2026
What it does
SB749 prohibits the purchase, sale, transfer, manufacture, and importation of firearms defined in the law as 'assault firearms' and certain ammunition feeding devices, and establishes criminal penalties for violations. The measure was enacted as Acts of Assembly Chapter 1107 and became law on May 14, 2026.
Industry impact
If implemented, the law will bar dealers and manufacturers from offering the covered firearms and feeding devices for sale or transfer within Virginia, and will require affected businesses to stop in-state transactions in those items. Retailers and manufacturers should expect inventory and sales impacts for products that fall within the statute's definitions, and will need to revise sales, compliance, and training procedures to avoid potential criminal exposure. NFA/SOT businesses may be affected if any regulated items meet the law's definitions, so those holders should review the statute to determine applicability to short-barreled rifles, suppressors, or other regulated items.
Latest official status: Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP1107)
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