VA HB 2: Assault firearms prohibition
VA HB 2 prohibits the purchase, possession, sale, and transfer of assault firearms, impacting security personnel's ability to carry certain weapons.
Aforeworn detected this change in the Private Security Licensing space on August 22, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated High urgency. Guard-service firms, private patrol operators, in-house security, and armored transport companies. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. Aforeworn monitors Private Security Licensing continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed. Regulated niches like Private Security Licensing move faster than most operators can track by hand, which is why Aforeworn watches the official sources for you and flags every material change the moment it appears.
What changed
New prohibition on assault firearms affects the operational capabilities of security personnel.
Who it affects
Guard-service firms, private patrol operators, in-house security, and armored transport companies.
What you must do
Review and update firearm policies and training programs to comply with the new prohibition.
Deadline
No fixed deadline was published, but changes like this are often enforced quickly — act promptly.
Source: https://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?241+lst+ALL
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