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Fairfax City council sets public hearing for firearms ordinance for Sept. 30, 2025
Summary
Council introduced an ordinance to align city firearms restrictions with Fairfax County and set its public hearing for Sept. 30, 2025, after brief discussion about exemptions and enforcement; vote to set the date was unanimous.
Fairfax City Council introduced an ordinance on July 8 that would amend the Code of the City of Fairfax to expand places where possession, carrying or transportation of firearms and ammunition are prohibited and to increase penalties for violations.
City attorney and staff described the proposal as intended to align the city’s prohibited locations — including areas around city‑permitted events and adjacent sidewalks and rights‑of‑way — with Fairfax County’s rules and to clarify park prohibitions. The draft ordinance would also…
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