VCDL 2A Rally in NoVA 6/13!

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    Join PATRIOT PICKET as we support VIRGINIA CITIZENS DEFENSE LEAGUE!

    https://patriotpicket.org/f/join-the-vcdl-pro-2a-rally-in-nova-on-sat-613

    VCDL is hosting a PRO-2A/PRO-CARRY RALLY in Alexandria, VA this Saturday afternoon, 13 June 2020 from 2 - 6 PM!

    The weather for the VCDL Rally will be perfect: 80 degrees, low humidity!

    The City of Alexandria wants to vote this month to strip you of your gun rights; join us there to show your support to keep your Second Amendment Rights in Virginia!

    You can legally OPEN CARRY at this VCDL 2A Rally!!

    You can also CONCEAL CARRY (with permit) at this Rally!!

    Concealed carry IS LEGAL for anyone possessing a Virginia Resident or Non-Resident CONCEALED HANDGUN PERMIT (CHP)!

    IMPORTANT: Alexandria is one of the locations where you cannot have a loaded firearm with a magazine in it that will hold MORE than 20 rounds or that has a threaded barrel or that has a collapsible stock UNLESS you have a CHP (18.2-287.4)

    Enjoy an entire afternoon of 2A freedom with fellow gun rights supporters in front of the CITY HALL in Alexandria, VA from 2 - 6 PM!

    Here’s a link to the full text of the VIRGINIA CITIZENS DEFENSE LEAGUE Alert about this event:

    https://mailchi.mp/05c2e6c9a534/va-...ria-city-hall-on-saturday-442187?e=08511830fb

    From this VCDL Alert:

    “The City of Alexandria is moving forward with public comment and a vote on a proposed ordinance to ban guns completely in government buildings, parks, recreation and community centers, and at permitted events and adjoining streets.

    City Council had a chance to drop the proposed ordinance on Tuesday night [6/9/20], but did not. They made a minor amendment that did nothing significant for gun owners and voted to move forward with the public comment period and final vote on Saturday, June 20.

    If passed, this ordinance would take effect on Wednesday, July 1, and would make criminals out of peaceful gun owners for merely being on a street that abuts a permitted event, or walking through any one of a myriad of public parks, or to go in City Hall to pay their taxes!

    ACTION ITEM - GUN OWNERS NEED TO PROTEST THIS ATTACK ON THEIR RIGHTS!

    This Saturday, June 13, from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm, VCDL is calling on gun owners from Northern Virginia and beyond to protest outside of Alexandria City Hall, located at 301 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22314.

    We will rally at Market Square, which is in front of City Hall.

    Speakers will address the crowd around 3 pm.“

    Parking info here:

    https://www.alexandriava.gov/Parking


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    The VCDL Rally location in MARKET SQUARE is in front of Alexandria City Hall, which is just a few blocks west of the Old Torpedo Factory in Old Town Alexandria:
     

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    At this City of Alexandria PRO-2A/CARRY Rally this Saturday 13 June 2020 you can meet and talk with both PATRIOT PICKET founder Jeff Hulbert and VCDL President Phil Van Cleave!

    Jeff is also a credentialed reporter for “THE TRUTH ABOUT GUNS“ (TTAG) website and Jeff interviewed Phil about VCDL‘s growing political power this year; read the interview here:

    https://patriotpicket.org/f/jeff-hulbert-interviews-vcdl’s-phil-van-cleave

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    Bumping to suggest this could be an excellent opportunity to give that new IWB or OWB carry holster a try-out with your current carry piece.

    Pose for pics to enjoy back in Larryland!

    Or a fun time to show up wearing your favorite picnic gun: that nickel-plated revolver in a classic leather holster.

    VCDL staff will be there to supply you with their famous orange “GUNS SAVE LIVES” stickers.

    There will be 2A signs to hold, or BYOS!

    GOOD 2A TIMES!
     

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    See you there!

    As our own Virginia 2A hero Snallygaster reminds us: “You can’t be brave from a distance.”

    Our Constitution needs all the help - and publicity, when threatened - it can get.

    We are raising 2A awareness in advance of the next Virginia state election.

    The memory of this proposed infringement will last until then.

    Actually, today’s memories will last a lifetime:

    https://patriotpicket.org/f/making-news-at-virginia-capital-gun-rally

    Come on out and make some memories.

    :mdpatriot:patriot:
     

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    Noontime bump for today’s VCDL Pro-2A Rally at Alexandria City Hall.

    Rally anytime there from 2 - 6 PM!

    Speeches scheduled for 3 PM!

    Open or concealed carry welcome!

    FREE STREET PARKING!

    No meters to pay today!
     
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    nedsurf

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    Wish I could make this one. Thanks to those that are going. It was good to see PP and friends hold that corner in Richmond on 1/20. Lets see if it is called an irresponsible gathering that will spread COVID-19 juxtaposed with how the BLM gatherings are not called out similarly.
     

    babalou

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    Wtf?!

    Here is the "bravery" from VCDL...Ed Levine telling one of his members to destroy their guns if the assault weapons ban passed the Virginia legislature

    What the hell?! Cuckmasterflash. Wow who needs enemies? Disheartening. I see on their site heciscsome sort of discount manager or something. He needs to go
     

    kstone803

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    Ltown in the SMC
    Buddy of mine is there and said there's not many people. The LGBTQ flags outnumber the protestors. Sad when my VA buddies start asking about housing prices in MD smh
     

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    Updating this thread with about a dozen pics from yesterday’s VCDL Rally.

    An excellent turnout of enthusiastic 2A activists. Speeches commenced after the Pledge of Allegiance.

    My WiFi is not FIOS so uploading is extremely slow; keep checking back to see all the pics:

    :patriot:
     

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    The speeches were led off by VCDL President Phil van Cleave; many people were armed and were enjoying the Rally.

    PATRIOT PICKET supplied the side banners for the stage: VA flag and our “Don’t Tread on Me” flag.
     

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    It goes without saying that VCDL is extremely well-organized, and this helped a lot given the extremely short notice for the rally after the City of Alexandria City Council changed up their Meeting schedule and comment procedure.

    Nevertheless, we spectators with our backs to the street were well-protected by an organized tactical overwatch of young guys who volunteered to literally watch our backs and observed the margins of the rally. Some were conceal-carrying for this purpose.

    I think we can all be proud that the newest 2A generation is displaying knowledge, dedication and discipline.
     

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    Some pics around the plaza, which faced City Hall:
     

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    Several local pro-2A political candidates were offered the opportunity to speak. The most impressive among them were retired military veterans.

    We heard from Chuck Smith, who served 35 years in both the Marine Corps and US Navy JAG Corps, now a civilian attorney, running to be VA Attorney General.

    Virginians, check out Chuck’s amazing resume at his campaign website:

    https://www.chucksmith4ag.com/

    :thumbsup: :patriot:
     

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    Running for the US Senate against Mark Warner, Daniel Gade’s approach to the microphone and speech were so awe-inspiring I forgot to take his picture.

    A twice-wounded veteran, Dan was on crutches because of the loss of his entire right leg. He has served in the Trump Administration, taught at West Point and is currently a professor at American University.

    Thank you, both Chuck Smith and Daniel Gade for continuing to seek to serve our country!
    Dan’s website:

    https://gadeforvirginia.com/

    Virginia has a primary election in 9 days; vote on Tuesday, June 23rd!

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