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EXPOSED: Virginia Democrats Literally Exempt THEMSELVES From Their Own Gun Control Law

Gary FranchiMarch 16, 2026118 views
EXPOSED: Virginia Democrats Literally Exempt THEMSELVES From Their Own Gun Control Law
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Virginia Democrats have reached a new level of elitist hypocrisy that would make even the most cynical political observer's jaw drop. After ramming through Senate Bill 749 - a backdoor ban on AR-15s and standard-capacity magazines - these power-hungry legislators literally wrote themselves OUT of their own gun control law.

The bill, now sitting on Democrat Governor Abigail Spanberger's desk, bans the sale, import, manufacture, purchase, and transfer of so-called "assault firearms" along with magazines holding 15 rounds or more. But here's the kicker that should infuriate every law-abiding Virginian: the politicians who voted for this constitutional nightmare made sure THEY get to keep their firearms.

Rules for Thee, But Not for Me

This is the Democrat playbook in its purest form - create restrictions for the peasants while the ruling class maintains their privileges. Virginia's legislature has essentially declared themselves above the very laws they're imposing on their constituents. It's the kind of authoritarian behavior our Founding Fathers warned us about.

Think about the absolute arrogance here. These same politicians who lecture us about "gun violence" and "public safety" apparently believe those concerns don't apply to them. They get to keep their protection while stripping away yours.

"This exemption reveals the true nature of gun control - it's never been about safety, it's about control over the American people while the political elite remain armed and protected."

President Trump has consistently warned Americans about this exact scenario. While he's working to restore our Second Amendment rights at the federal level, Democrat-controlled states like Virginia are racing to disarm their citizens - except for the politicians, of course.

Constitutional Crisis in Virginia

This isn't just bad policy - it's a fundamental violation of equal protection under the law. How can legislators in good conscience create a two-tiered justice system where they enjoy rights denied to the people they're supposed to serve?

Virginia patriots need to remember this betrayal come election time. These Democrats have shown their true colors, and it's not red, white, and blue. Will Virginians stand up to this tyrannical overreach, or will they accept second-class citizenship in their own state?

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Gary Franchi

Award-winning journalist covering breaking news, politics & culture for Next News Network.

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NoVAConservativeVerifiedjust now
Northern Virginia has been completely taken over by these hypocrites. Time to move further south where people still respect the Constitution.
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ShenandoahPatriotVerifiedjust now
Come on down to the Valley - we still believe in freedom here!
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ConstitutionalCarryVerifiedjust now
This is absolutely disgusting but not surprising at all.
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LibertyFirst1776Verifiedjust now
The Founding Fathers are rolling in their graves. This is exactly the kind of tyranny they warned us about!
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VeteranDadVerifiedjust now
I served 12 years in the military to protect the Constitution, including the 2nd Amendment. These politicians think they're above the very laws they force on us hardworking taxpayers.
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SecondAmendmentSallyVerifiedjust now
Share this article with everyone you know! People need to see how corrupt these politicians really are.
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RichmondResidentVerifiedjust now
I've been following Virginia politics for 20 years and this kind of hypocrisy is exactly why we need to vote these people out. My sheriff already said he won't enforce half these unconstitutional laws anyway.
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BackTheBlue2AVerifiedjust now
Your sheriff sounds like a patriot! We need more law enforcement willing to uphold the Constitution.
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GunRightsMatterVerifiedjust now
Can someone explain how this exemption works exactly? Are they exempt from background checks, waiting periods, or what specifically?
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PatriotMom2024Verifiedjust now
Rules for thee but not for me - classic Democrat playbook! They want to disarm law-abiding citizens while keeping their own security details armed to the teeth.
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VirginiaVoter88Verifiedjust now
Exactly! Notice how they never give up their own protection when pushing these laws on us.