Smyth Co. Commonwealth's Attorney Says 'Assault Weapons Ban' Is "Unconstitutional"

Smyth Co. Commonwealth's Attorney says 'assault weapons ban' is "unconstitutional"

SMYTH COUNTY, Va. (WJHL) — Smyth County Commonwealth's Attorney Phillip Blevins Jr. said on Sunday that "his office would not support criminal charges resulting solely from technical violations" of the "assault weapons ban" bill, which will take effect on July 1. Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger (D) signed the bill into law on Friday, making it [...]

Smyth County Commonwealth Attorney calls assault weapon ban "unconstitutional"

In a message to the Smyth County Sheriff's Department, Smyth County Commonwealth Attorney Phillip Blevins called Virginia's assault weapon ban "unconstitutional