Judge halts enforcement of Virginia's upcoming assault weapons sale ban (opens original article in a new tab)

A Virginia judge halted enforcement of the state's upcoming assault weapons sale ban through an injunction, as legal challenges and opposition from prosecutors continue.

• A Lancaster judge issued an injunction to block Virginia's assault weapons sale ban
• SB749 bans sale/transfer of assault weapons and magazines with over 15 rounds
• Prosecutors and interest groups oppose the law, citing constitutional concerns
• Attorney General plans to appeal the ruling