Seven states passed assault weapons bans and gun reforms in 2023-2026 while Congress did nothing. Virginia became the first Southern state with an assault weapons ban.
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- I'm calling about gun safety legislation in our state.
- Seven states passed assault weapons bans and gun reforms since 2023. Virginia became the first Southern state to sign one. The NRA sued. The laws stand.
- I want to know where my legislator stands on assault weapons restrictions, universal background checks, and banning Glock switches.
- Congress will not act. States are proving it is possible. Our state should be next.
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Dear [Senator/Representative name],
I am writing as a constituent from [city, state] about pass gun safety laws in your state.
Seven states passed assault weapons bans and gun reforms since 2023. Virginia became the first Southern state to sign one. The NRA sued. The laws stand.
I want to know where my legislator stands on assault weapons restrictions, universal background checks, and banning Glock switches.
The facts support this: 7 states Enacted significant gun safety laws between 2023 and 2026. $20 Cost of a Glock switch that converts a pistol to fully automatic. First Virginia became the first Southern state to pass an assault weapons ban (May 2026).
I am asking you to take a public position on this issue and act accordingly. Thank you for your time.
Sincerely,
[Your name]
[Your address]
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Key Facts to Mention
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- 7 states Enacted significant gun safety laws between 2023 and 2026
- $20 Cost of a Glock switch that converts a pistol to fully automatic
- First Virginia became the first Southern state to pass an assault weapons ban (May 2026)
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Congress has not passed major gun safety legislation since 2022. States filled the gap. Between 2023 and 2026, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Virginia, Minnesota, Washington, and Illinois all enacted significant gun safety laws — banning assault weapon sales, closing background check loopholes, restricting Glock switches, and requiring purchase permits. The NRA sued. The laws stand.
Virginia became the first Southern state to sign an assault weapons ban. Connecticut passed a ban on Glock switches — $20 devices that convert a semiautomatic pistol into a fully automatic weapon. Illinois' ban survived a state supreme court challenge. Washington passed the nation's first purchase permit requirement with mandatory live-fire training.
Write your state legislators and ask where they stand on assault weapons legislation, universal background checks, and Glock switch bans. If your state has not acted, tell them seven others already did. Federal inaction is not an excuse.
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