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Virginia Judge Halts Firearm Background Checks Again Amid Surge in Gun Sales

4 Jun 2026 7:21 a.m. · Source: Virginia News

A Lynchburg judge has again halted background checks for private firearm sales in Virginia, just as residents are rapidly purchasing AR-15s and other guns ahead of a July 1 assault weapons ban. State officials also urge hurricane preparedness.

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