Overview

• Youngkin vetoed an assault weapons ban and other gun-control bills, citing constitutional concerns and the need for stricter penalties for crimes committed with firearms.
• He signed a bill banning devices that convert semiautomatic firearms into machine guns and another allowing felony charges against parents who let children deemed threats access guns.
• Youngkin's vetoes and signings reflect a nuanced approach to gun control, balancing Second Amendment rights with public safety concerns.
• The governor's actions have sparked mixed reactions, with gun-control advocates criticizing the vetoes and gun rights supporters applauding the protection of Second Amendment rights.
• Youngkin's office emphasized the importance of bipartisan support for the signed measures and called for more focus on mental health services and crime penalties.