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Roanoke College: Virginians Support Stricter Gun Laws But Question Effectiveness
February 24, 2026
WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- A majority of Virginia residents favor tougher gun control measures while remaining skeptical about the ability of such transition to reduce violence. According to a Roanoke College poll, 71% of respondents support licensing for gun owners and 67% back state registration for all firearms.

The survey of 800 residents found that 59% favor banning assault rifles, while 57% support a ban on semi-automatic rifles. Despite this support for restrictions, the communit . . .

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