Firearms Bills – 2026 Assault on Second Amendment

🚨 ALERT: Over 25 Gun Control Bills Still Alive After Crossover – Major Threats to Your Rights!

As of February 19, 2026 (evening): The Virginia General Assembly’s 2026 session has passed crossover (Feb 17 deadline). Democrat majorities have advanced a sweeping package of gun control measures targeting semi-automatic firearms, magazines, storage, transfers, and more — a direct assault on law-abiding Virginians’ Second Amendment rights.

These bills aim to ban sales/transfers of commonly owned “assault firearms” (e.g., AR-15-style rifles) and large-capacity magazines (>10 rounds in many versions), impose new liabilities on the industry, expand red flag laws, restrict carry, and more. Many passed one chamber on party-line votes despite strong GOP opposition citing unconstitutionality under Bruen and Heller.

Why This Matters to Fauquier County & Virginia Gun Owners

These statewide restrictions would impact every law-abiding resident, including in Fauquier. Bans on popular firearms and magazines could criminalize transfers/possession, limit self-defense options, and undermine the rights Virginians have defended for generations. Fauquier’s rural character and strong 2A support make these bills especially concerning — they ignore real crime solutions in favor of punishing responsible owners.

Key Bills & Status (Post-Crossover Highlights)

Bill Description Status (as of Feb 19)
HB 217 / SB 749 Bans importation/sale/transfer of “assault firearms” (broad semi-auto definition) & large-capacity magazines (>10 rounds post-July 1, 2026); grandfathering for pre-2026 but heavy restrictions; misdemeanor penalties; under-21 bans. HB 217 passed House (58-34); in Senate committee. SB 749 passed Senate (21-19); in House.
SB 27 / HB 21 Imposes “responsible conduct” standards on firearm industry; allows civil suits for public nuisance/violations. Advanced; some versions passed chambers or in conference.
HB 19 / SB 160 Expands firearm prohibitions after misdemeanor assault/battery in dating/intimate relationships (3-year ban). Alive post-crossover; advancing.
HB 901 & related Expands red flag laws & protective order firearm restrictions. Alive; part of broader package.
HB 40 / others Ghost gun/unserialized firearm bans; penalties. Advanced in House.
Wins for 2A Suppressor tax (HB 207), land shooting restrictions (HB 926) defeated; ammo/firearms tax (HB 919) postponed. Defeated or stalled — thanks to GOP pushback!

What’s Next?

  • Bills now move to opposite chambers/committees — full votes possible soon.
  • Gov. Spanberger may sign if they reach her desk — urge vetoes!
  • Contact your Delegate/Senator immediately: Oppose ALL remaining gun control bills. Find yours at lis.virginia.gov.
  • These infringe on common-use arms protected by the Constitution — join VCDL, GOA, NRA for alerts/action.

Defend Your Rights, Fauquier Republicans!
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Sources & Further Reading

Fauquier County Republican Committee | Standing Strong for Second Amendment Rights
Last Updated: February 19, 2026 | @CommsGop52463

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