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Virginia Local Knife-Law Preemption (2026)

Conditional: No knife preemption: Va. Code 15.2-915 bars localities from regulating firearms and ammunition only, so localities may regulate knives.

ConditionalVerified Jul 7, 2026

No knife preemption: Va. Code 15.2-915 bars localities from regulating firearms and ammunition only, so localities may regulate knives.

Official source: law.lis.virginia.gov →

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