Virginia Democrats Take Office, Immediately Set Sights on Second Amendment

The Virginia Democrats who were elected to office in 2025 have now been sworn in and the Second Amendment is under fire.

On January 10, 2026, Breitbart News noted that Democrats had introduced a $500 tax on suppressor sales in the state and an “assault weapons” ban.

By Thursday, January 15, 2026, the NRA-ILA pointed out Democrats had introduced HB 919, which creates an across-the-board, 11 percent excise tax on the sale of firearms and ammunition.

HB 916 was also introduced, “[expanding] the curriculum requirements for Virginia concealed carry permit classes,” and HB 901, which broadens the state’s red flag law.

HB 700 has also been put forward and it will create a mandatory five-day waiting period for gun purchases. HB 871 creates storage requirements for