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Virginia’s New Gun Laws Explained!!!! How Hunters, Anglers and outdoor lovers will be Impacted

June 15, 2026 • Thomas Arens • Season 2 • Episode 510

0:00 | 35:25

On this episode of Fishing the DMV, we sit down with Hunter Brooks and Todd Sadler from Green Top to break down the new Virginia gun laws, the upcoming Virginia assault weapons ban, magazine capacity limits, firearm transfer deadlines, and the civil liability concerns facing gun shops, firearm manufacturers, and outdoor retailers.

This conversation goes far beyond politics. It affects Virginia hunting, fishing, conservation, gun ownership, outdoor recreation, local tackle shops, archery, firearm sales, and the future of the outdoor community across the Mid-Atlantic.

If you are a hunter, angler, firearm owner, sportsman, conservation supporter, or someone who shops at Green Top, Bass Pro Shops, Cabela’s, local gun shops, or outdoor stores in Virginia, this is an episode you need to hear.

We cover the biggest questions people are asking right now:

What does the Virginia assault weapons ban actually mean?
What firearms are affected after July 1?
Can you still own firearms purchased before the law takes effect?
What happens if you order a firearm before July 1 but do not take possession in time?
How do the magazine capacity limits affect rifles, handguns, AR-15s, AR pistols, rimfire rifles, tactical shotguns, and turkey hunting shotguns?
How could this impact deer hunting, turkey hunting, waterfowl hunting, recreational shooting, and outdoor tourism in Virginia?
What does the civil liability law mean for Green Top, local gun stores, firearm manufacturers, and outdoor businesses?

Hunter and Todd also explain what customers are most confused about, how Green Top is preparing for these changes, and why many Virginia firearm owners still do not realize how close these changes are.

We also talk about the future of Green Top, the strength of the Virginias outdoors communities, and why hunters and anglers need to stay informed, stay involved, and understand how legislation can impact the outdoor lifestyle.

This is one of the most important outdoor conversations happening in Virginia right now.

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HB21: https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB21?utm_source

SB749: https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB749?utm_source

HB1524: https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1524?utm_source

Greene top’s latest podcast episode on the subject:

https://vimeo.com/1195705957?fl=ip&fe=ec

Green Top website: https://www.greentop.com/?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQPOTM2NjE5NzQzMzkyNDU5AAGnghINXr_jq9BQxU_VraFRJL7yLsnWCn1u0zG04cJE0dlDlMuuekzilt5lMYI_aem_6q0oay_ldNuIrK3sACJCgQ

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