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THENATIONALPULSE (Pulse Wires) - Democrats Delay State Gun-Carry Ban After Legal Defeat.

Virginia's House of Delegates voted to delay a controversial gun-carry ban following a court injunction, highlighting ongoing legal battles over Second Amendment rights.

Virginia’s House of Delegates voted to delay a controversial gun-carry ban following a court injunction, highlighting ongoing legal battles over Second Amendment rights. PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: The Virginia House of Delegates voted to delay the implementation of a ban on carrying modern semiautomatic firearms until 2027, following a preliminary injunction issued by a Lancaster County judge. This decision comes after legal challenges from pro-Second Amendment groups. DETAIL: The injunction was a result of lawsuits filed by organizations such as the Virginia Citizens Defense League (VCDL) and Gun Owners of America (GOA), which argued the law is unconstitutional. VCDL President Philip Van Cleave said the amendment postpones only…Open

AXIOS (Andrew Childers) - Supreme Court takes up local bans on AR-15 rifles for next term

The Supreme Court in its next term will hear challenges to local bans on the AR-15 rifle, one of the most popular firearms in the country. Why it matters: The court previously rejected a case challenging Maryland's ban on the AR-15, but Tuesday's grant suggests the justices are interested in reviewing the restrictions in light of recent decisions expanding citizens' access to firearms. - The court Tuesday said it would take up two cases challenging AR-15 restrictions in Cook County, Ill., and Connecticut for the term beginning in October. - There are an estimated 30 million AR- and AK-style rifles in circulation in America. What they're saying: Justice Brett Kavanaugh signaled his willingness to take up states' semiautomatic rifle…