A video that went viral on social media showed pro-gun activists handing out free 30-round AR-15 magazines outside the Virginia State Capitol, a direct challenge to pending legislation that would ban the sale of such magazines in the state.The distribution comes ahead of the expected signing of a bill banning the sale of large-capacity magazines in Virginia, marking a major shift in policy in the state. Raw Story reports that the activists’ giveaways are an apparent attempt to circumvent the upcoming ban, as they try to keep the magazine in circulation before the law comes into effect in July.The video, shared on social media by documentary filmmaker Ford Fisher, shows activists freely handing out magazines to supporters gathered at the Capitol. The incident highlights ongoing tensions between gun rights advocates and lawmakers pushing for tighter regulations on gun accessories.Reaction to Fisher’s video was mixed on social media, with some users praising the activists for defying the proposed ban and others expressing concerns about the distribution of weapon accessories to a crowd that appeared to include minors.MAGA fans defended the action, calling it “patriotic.” One user commented: “Hundreds of armed patriots completely flooded the Capitol today – peacefully, forcefully, and unapologetically. They were literally handing out free 30-round AR-15 magazines to anyone who showed up… right before Spanberger and the Democrats tried to ban them forever! This is what resistance looks like. This is what the 2nd Amendment looks like. This is America’s refusal to disarm. Who is with them? “The left has slammed the gifting of weapons and raised concerns that weapons are also being distributed to children.
