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So the gun-grabbing begins in VA. For the most part will be among the most restrictive agenda in the nation, we really need the Supreme Court to actually rule on the second amendment soon, not just partial rulings but make it clear what the second amendment means.

### Anti-Gun Legislation Pre-Filed for the 2026 Virginia General Assembly Session

Based on recent pre-filings, the following bills have been identified as anti-gun or gun control measures, primarily imposing new restrictions, bans, taxes, or regulations on firearms, ammunition, suppressors, or related activities. These are drawn from tracking sources and official listings, focusing on bills that limit gun rights. I've categorized them for clarity, with bill numbers, patrons (where available, though not always specified in sources), titles, and brief summaries. Note that "anti-gun" here refers to bills viewed as restrictive by pro-gun groups like VCDL.

#### Bans on Specific Firearms, Accessories, or Manufacturing
- **HB40**: Manufacture, import, sale, transfer, or possession of plastic firearms and unfinished frames or receivers and unserialized firearms prohibited; penalties. Prohibits undetectable plastic guns and requires serialization for frames/receivers and homemade firearms (no grandfathering for existing ones); penalties escalate from misdemeanors to felonies for repeats. Effective dates start January 1, 2027.
- **HB207**: Retail sales and use tax; firearm suppressor tax. Imposes a $500 tax on each retail sale of a firearm suppressor.
- **HB217**: Importation, sale, manufacture, etc., of assault firearms and certain ammunition feeding devices prohibited; penalties. Bans importation, sale, manufacture, purchase, or transfer of "assault firearms" (semi-automatic rifles/shotguns with certain features) and large-capacity magazines (over 10 rounds) made after July 1, 2026; also restricts access for those under 21.

#### Restrictions on Possession, Transfer, or Purchase
- **HB19**: Purchase, possession, or transportation of firearm; assault and battery of a family or household member or intimate partner; penalties. Expands definitions to include intimate partners; prohibits firearm purchase/possession/transport for three years after a misdemeanor conviction for assault/battery against them (effective for convictions after July 1, 2026).
- **SB38**: Firearm transfers to another person from a prohibited person. Requires those under protective orders or with domestic violence convictions to transfer firearms only to non-cohabiting adults 21+; mandates court notifications.
- **HB93**: Firearm transfers to another person from a prohibited person. (Companion to SB38) Similar requirements for transfers from prohibited persons.

#### Permit and Reciprocity Changes
- **HB24**: Concealed handgun permits; reciprocity with other states. Limits recognition of out-of-state permits; requires review and potential revocation of reciprocity agreements by December 1, 2026; non-residents (except military) can't use out-of-state permits in Virginia after July 1, 2027.
- **SB115**: Concealed handgun permits; reciprocity with other states. (Companion to HB24) Similar restrictions on permit reciprocity.

#### Location-Based or Storage Restrictions
- **HB110**: Firearm in unattended motor vehicle; civil penalty. Prohibits leaving a visible handgun in an unattended vehicle; $500 civil penalty and possible towing.
- **HB229**: Weapons; possession prohibited in a hospital that provides mental health services or developmental services; penalty. Bans firearms and certain knives in mental health/developmental service facilities (including emergency departments); Class 1 misdemeanor.

#### Industry Liability and Standards
- **HB21**: Firearm industry members; standards of responsible conduct; civil liability. Imposes standards on manufacturers/dealers to prevent misuse; allows civil lawsuits for violations, including by the Attorney General.
- **SB27**: Firearm industry members; standards of responsible conduct; civil liability. (Companion to HB21) Similar industry standards and liability provisions.

#### Other Potentially Restrictive Measures
- **SB109**: School board policies; parental notification; safe storage of prescription drugs and firearms in household. Requires annual school notifications to parents about secure storage laws for firearms (and drugs), including statistics on risks; must be multilingual and on school websites.

These bills are pre-filed ahead of the session starting January 14, 2026. Not all may advance, and some have companions in the other chamber. For the most up-to-date status, check the official Virginia Legislative Information System (LIS).<grok:render card_id="3cf9f4" card_type="citation_card" type="render_inline_citation">
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