Gun activists hand out AR-15 magazines at Capitol to defy upcoming ban

Documentarian Ford Fischer captured video of pro-gun activists handing out free 30-round AR-15 magazines outside the Virginia State Capitol, in a direct challenge to pending legislation set to ban the sale of such magazines in the state.

The distribution occurred ahead of the expected signature of a bill that would prohibit the sale of high-capacity magazines in Virginia, marking a significant policy shift for the state. The activist giveaway represents an apparent attempt to circumvent...