House Democrats pass sweeping gun control package over GOP objections

By: Markus Schmidt

Outlets: Virginia Mercury

Published: February 5, 2026

Words: 1,099

Last Updated: 3 weeks ago

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Virginia House Democrats on Thursday muscled through a sweeping package of gun control legislation, passing more than half a dozen bills aimed at restricting access to certain firearms, tightening storage requirements and expanding civil liability for the gun industry, as Republicans — reduced to an even smaller minority after November’s elections — spoke forcefully in opposition but were ultimately unable to stop the measures.

The proposals, which are now headed to the Senate, ranged from …

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