Newport News City Council voted 6-1 to prohibit guns in buildings owned or used by the city government — despite opposition from several local gun owners and gun rights activists.

Newport News City Council approves expanding gun ban inside city buildings to include concealed carry following a 6-1 vote

Newport News City Council voted 6-1 to approve a new gun ordinance that prohibits people from carrying a gun or ammunition inside any building used or owned by the city. The only exceptions are for police,

Concealed carry permit holders would be affected by the new ordinance. However, it doesn't apply to law enforcement officers or security officers.