Virginia Governor. Glenn Youngkin, a Republican, has been a bulwark against the radical Left’s relentless attack on the Second Amendment. He has vetoed 54 gun control measures aimed at dismantling law-abiding Virginians’ rights.

His unwavering dedication to the Constitution sets the national standard for protecting the right to bear arms, but more importantly it shows how aggressively radical Leftists are pushing in. Virginians should be aware of the policies that Democrat legislators have in mind, and how the Commonwealth might look if Youngkin had not stood his ground.

“I took an oath of allegiance to the Constitution of Virginia and the Constitution of the United States of America, which includes the protection of law-abiding Virginians’ right to bear arms,” stated Governor. Youngkin.

Here’s a clear picture about what my fellow Virginia gun-owners are facing this fall.

If Spanberger wins? If Spanberger wins?

What happens if Sears wins the race? We get another four-year stay. pic.twitter.com/WNjU6Rcvus

— Dustin Curtis (@gunrightsdustin)

June 3, 2025

Goodbye Freedom, Hello Regulation

The Democrats currently hold both the House of Delegates and Senate in Virginia. This makes Gov. Youngkin is the last line for gun owners.

Spanberger’s loyalty to anti-gun lobbyists and her clear opposition of the Second Amendment is well documented. If Republicans fail to push Lieutenant Governor. Winsome Sears will likely win the gubernatorial race, and Spanberger is sure to approve the most extreme gun control proposals.

In 2025 Gov. Youngkin vetoed a total of 24 anti-gun laws that would have severely limited almost every right protected by the Second Amendment. In the previous year, he had vetoed thirty similar bills.

If not for Youngkin’s veto the Democrats would already have banned certain “large-capacity magazines” ( HB 1607) and hair triggers ( HB 1660), as well as binary triggers and other modifications that are used by professional and competitive shooters.

On the shelves, you will only find simple bolt-action rifles and single-fire weapons.

Visitors to Virginia who are licensed in states that have less restrictive gun laws would not be allowed to carry concealed weapons ( HB 1797). Even if this were possible, location restrictions could make it difficult for visitors to carry concealed weapons outside their own homes ( HB 1977).

This expanded sensitive location would include any mental health or hospital facility.

A person who is deemed a “prohibited individual” or under a protective orders would not be allowed to transfer firearms to anyone younger than 21 or anyone living in the same home ( HB 1960). A person who is deemed to be a threat by a red-flag law or who has been convicted of domestic violence could not transfer firearms to a spouse or other family members living in the home.

The Democrats also pushed for legislation to raise the minimum age of purchase for all firearms, including long guns (SB 848), ban the public carrying of “assault weapon” (SB 88), and extend the waiting period before receiving a firearm (HB2631).

Virginia Democrats have even tried to pass legislation that would allow firearm manufacturers to face lawsuits for simply selling a gun to someone who used it later to commit a criminal act ( Senate 1450).

These bills each pose a serious danger to Virginia gun owners. But when combined, they spell the end of freedom. Gov. Younkin protected Virginians during the past four years. But the next election puts Virginians in a unique position: Will the Second Amendment be lost under Democrat leadership, or will it survive?

(RELATED Abigail Spanberger will spell the end of gun rights for Virginians )

Virginia is one out of two states that will have gubernatorial races this fall. Gun control has already taken center stage in Virginia.

Abigail Spanberger has recently stated her anti-gun agenda. pic.twitter.com/YPSDN7Pi4y

NRA (@NRA).

April 21, 2025

Spanberger Does not Stand with the Constitution

The Left has reimagined the Second Amendment as a weaponized identity politics issue, used to create a base of voters through fear. The Second Amendment is a political idea that should be viewed as a bedrock protecting all the freedoms Americans value.

Fearmongering is effective, and the million of dark money that goes into gun control groups keeps it so. Abigail Spanberger has aligned with these groups for years, and will help bring their policies center stage if she is elected.

In Virginia, the Freedom ballot will be on the November ballot.

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