Democrats in the Virginia General Assembly took another step toward restricting the lawful ownership of loosely defined “assault” weapons after a party-line vote in the House of Delegates.

House Bill 961, which passed by a vote of 51-48, would expand the definition of “assault firearm” and prohibit the sale or transfer of such weapons. The bill also expands restrictions on magazine sizes.

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