SB 749 unfortunately passed the Senate today, and is now heading to the Governor’s desk.

The bill is a sweeping ban on commonly owned firearms and standard capacity magazines. It criminalizes the import, sale, manufacture, purchase, and transfer of so called “assault firearms” and bans magazines capable of holding more than 15 rounds. These are not rare or unusual items. They are standard equipment for many of the most common firearms in the United States.

SB 749 is a blatant, unconstitutional attack on the people of Virginia and a direct violation of our God given right to keep and bear arms. It is the latest attempt by an anti gun Democrat legislature to strip citizens of their rights while pretending they are making anyone safer.

Instead of targeting criminals, it targets you. It punishes peaceful Virginians for exercising a constitutional right.

And make no mistake, this bill will trigger lawsuits resulting in years of expensive litigation for Virginia taxpayers, who will be forced to fund the Commonwealth’s legal defense of obviously infringing legislation.

Virginians should be furious that their own government is trying to criminalize them for exercising a fundamental right.

Governor Spanberger now has a choice. She can stand with the Constitution and the people of Virginia, or she can stand with the anti gun politicians who pushed this blatantly unconstitutional bill through the legislature.

Do not stay silent while politicians try to strip away your rights. Call and email the Governor today and demand that SB 749 be vetoed.

If citizens do not speak up now, the anti gun politicians pushing these unconstitutional bans will only go further. Give the Governor a piece of your mind, and demand nothing less than the utmost respect for our Second Amendment.