Prosecutors Just Refused To Enforce The New "Assault Weapon" Ban

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Colion discusses Virginia’s recent assault weapons ban and reports that at least five conservative prosecutors in the state have publicly refused to enforce it, citing Second Amendment concerns. He argues this represents a significant pushback against gun control measures, noting what he describes as an ironic twist: Virginia Democrats previously codified prosecutorial discretion into law, which now prevents the governor and attorney general from compelling enforcement. Colion frames this as a temporary victory for gun rights advocates while emphasizing that the law remains on the books and ultimate resolution depends on pending court challenges.

Key takeaways

• Colion reports that multiple Virginia prosecutors are refusing to enforce the state’s new assault weapons ban, claiming prosecutorial discretion protects their decision
• According to Colion, Virginia lawmakers previously established prosecutorial discretion by law, which now prevents state officials from forcing prosecutors to bring charges under the gun ban
• Colion argues the ban targets AR-15 rifles, which he claims are in ‘common use’ under the Heller Supreme Court standard, making the ban constitutionally questionable in his view
• Colion characterizes this as a limited and fragile win since the law remains in effect statewide and the ultimate outcome depends on court challenges

Episode details: published May 29, 2026 · 4:08 long. Summary written by Self Growth Videos from the episode itself. Colion Noir’s legal commentary reflects his positions and teaching, attributed to him — it is not legal advice. His defensive-incident breakdowns are his analysis of reported incidents, attributed to him.

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