- Nov 11, 2009
- 30,925
VA-ALERT
1. VCDL is on a new email system for VA-ALERTs
2. ACTION ITEM: Albemarle County setting up to pass local gun-control on Wednesday. Rally planned in opposition!
3. ACTION ITEM: Virginia Beach School Board preparing to ban guns on their property
4. HELP NEEDED: Richmond Gun Show on August 28 and 29
5. VCDL President to speak at Defending Freedom Action Summit in Richmond in September
6. VCDL President to speak at the Freedom Rally in Rocky Mount, VA on September 25
7. BREAKING: Rare Breed Trigger is considered a “machine gun” by BATFE. Rare Breed fighting back
8. VCDL President interview on Freedom and Prosperity Radio
9. Humor: Babylon Bee Guide to Choosing a Gun That’s Right for You
10. VCDL virtual membership meeting on Thursday, August 19!
1. VCDL is on a new email system for VA-ALERTs
VCDL had been on a new email system for about a year. The system had its share of problems and we concluded that many subscribers had NOT been getting regular VA-ALERTs and some had not received any for a long time. We tried to get the system fixed, but it just didn’t seem to be able to handle our 57,000 subscribers.
This is a new system and hopefully we are now reaching everyone again. If this is the first alert you have seen in a while, welcome back! You can see previous alerts on the vcdl.org website by scrolling down a little and looking at “News”. All the alerts can be found there.
2. ACTION ITEM: Albemarle County setting up to pass local gun-control on Wednesday. Rally planned in opposition!
Well, no real surprises from Albemarle County Board of Supervisors (BoS) on their proposed gun ban. While they had talked about, and seemed to have support for, a CHP exemption, even that concession is not in the new draft. All that was changed from the original draft was to allow those legally possessing firearms to leave them stowed in a locked vehicle while on County property.
ACTION ITEM:
Steve Harvey is organizing another protest against the Albemarle County BoS infringement of our 2nd Amendment Rights. The protest is going to be on Wednesday, August 18th at 5PM at the County Office Building (401 McIntire Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22902), immediately before the Board of Supervisors meets. I’ll see you there!
From Steve Harvey:
That's right, same time, same place as last month. Stick with what works. We stopped them last month, let's do it again. As always, this may be our last chance.
Here is the slightly modified version of Ord 21-10. The proposed changes regarding concealed carry permit holders was not adopted. However, an exemption was added for judges, regardless of the fact that some judges may not have training with firearms. These ordinances have nothing to do with safety. This kind of politically motivated elitist preening has no place in local government.
We generated enough of a spectacle last month that the BoS refused to embarrass themselves further by voting on their unconstitutional proposal. We MUST redouble our efforts and show them this is not a game of cat and mouse. These rights are inalienable. Our forefathers did not sacrifice so that we could sit on the couch while our rights are frittered away before our eyes... Join me Wednesday.
If you're unable to join the protest please consider making your voice heard on the 6 PM Zoom Call. Here is a link to participation guidelines.
Carry is allowed at the protest.
3. ACTION ITEM: Virginia Beach School Board preparing to ban guns on their property
The Virginia Beach School Board is looking to ban guns in School Board buildings, something they have zero need to do. We are not talking a school building, just an office with office workers present.
ACTION ITEM
We can cede no ground to gun control. Gun owners need to show up in numbers to say, “no” to the idea.
Carry is currently allowed in the building. The meeting starts at 6 pm on Tuesday, August 24 at:
2512 George Mason Drive
Virginia Beach, VA 23456
NOTE: Watch for future alerts on this as the date draws near. The School Board notoriously changes meeting dates on short notice.
The vote on the proposed policy-change will be on September 14.
4. HELP NEEDED: Richmond Gun Show on August 28 and 29
The next gun show is scheduled for August 28 & 29 at the Richmond Raceway at 600 E. Laburnum Ave., Richmond, VA 23222. This show will have 800 tables, no occupancy limits and no time slots, so this promises to be a very busy show indeed!
We are looking for volunteers for all shifts, both days. Also, we could use a couple of volunteers Friday afternoon to help with set up.
The available shifts are:
Friday, August 27 - 4:00pm – 6:00pm
Saturday, August 28 - 9:00am – 1:00pm
Saturday, August 28 - 1:00pm – 5:00pm
Sunday, August 29 - 10:00am – 1:30pm
Sunday, August 29 - 1:30pm – 5:00pm
We have many new members who want to know how they can support VCDL. Volunteering for a few hours at a gun show is a great way for both new and established members to get involved and support VCDL.
Helping at a gun show is fun and requires no previous experience. First-timers are needed and very welcome.
Gun show volunteers are admitted free. Parking is, of course, free. Many of the exhibitor/vendors offer discounts to our volunteers. If you are a first-timer, don't worry, we'll have experienced member-volunteers on every shift to help you.
Mark your calendars. It's time to step-up and get involved!
Contact either of the VCDL Richmond Gun Show Coordinators, John Gosney or Dave Eckart at: gunshows.richmond@vcdl.org.
5. VCDL President to speak at Defending Freedom Action Summit in Richmond in September
I am speaking at the Defending Freedom Action Summit, which is on September 25 and 26 at the beautiful Delta Marriott in downtown Richmond. I will be speaking on Sunday, the 26th.
This two-day jam-packed CPAC-level production will feature Second Amendment champions like world champion shooter Dania Vizzi (Team USA), Holly Sullivan (President of the Connecticut Citizens Defense League), Dr. Robert Young, and DC Project leaders Cheryl Todd and Lauren Hartnett.
Additionally, this conference will feature former United States Secretary Ryan Zinke, Congressman Madison Cawthorn, and other freedom leaders.
For being a VCDL member, the conference organizer - Second Amendment Institute - is offering you $20 off your general admission ticket with code: “VCDL” at checkout.
Tickets are going fast so get yours today!
Website: http://dfasummit.com
6. VCDL President to speak at the Freedom Rally in Rocky Mount, VA on September 25
I am scheduled to speak at the Restore the Republic’s Freedom Rally on Saturday, September 25, at:
1380 Franklin St.
Rocky Mount, VA
The event runs from 10 am to 4 pm.
Other speakers include: Robert Sylvestri (1776 Project Founder), Sheriff Richard Mack (Constitutional Sheriffs and Peace Officers Association Founder), Attorney Michael Anthony Peroutka (Institute on the Constitution Founder), and Pastor David Whitney (Constitutional Expert). Congressman Bob Good will be there, as well as some local School Board members.
“Non-Partisan Peaceful Assembly. Bring Your Flags. Bring Your Patriotism. Bring Your Voice.”
7. BREAKING: Rare Breed Trigger is considered a “machine gun” by BATFE. Rare Breed fighting back
Rare Breed Triggers has been marketing their “Forced-Reset Trigger” (FRT) that allows a person to fire an AR-15 very quickly, but with the trigger finger firing one shot per pull of the trigger.
BATFE sent a letter to Rare Breed saying they consider the trigger to be a machine gun.
Rare Breed, which is owned by a lawyer, has fired back with a lawsuit against the BATFE and the Department of Justice. The issue is supposed to be in court on the 18th for the purpose of Rare Breed getting an injunction against the BATFE.
Time to get out the popcorn.
Some videos on the situation:
What is up with the Rare Breed FRT-15 Trigger? Is it a machine gun?
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=qG3cz3Wi-7U
It’s a Machine Gun, I have The Proof
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=x-5QEvZOgWQ
8. VCDL President interview on Freedom and Prosperity Radio
https://omny.fm/shows/joe-thomas-in-the-morning/081121-107wchv-vcdl-org-prez-philip-van-cleave-on
9. Humor: Babylon Bee Guide to Choosing a Gun That’s Right for You
https://babylonbee.com/news/the-babylon-bee-guide-to-choosing-a-gun-thats-right-for-you
10. VCDL virtual membership meeting on Thursday, August 19!
VCDL is having its monthly virtual membership-meeting on Thursday, August 19, at 8 pm. To watch it live, go to the VCDL YouTube page:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfjb__SDLZWOnZd4zlLX-xg
You can ask questions in the chat box during the meeting. The meeting video will be posted on our YouTube channel for those who want to watch it later or listen to it while in the car.
1. VCDL is on a new email system for VA-ALERTs
2. ACTION ITEM: Albemarle County setting up to pass local gun-control on Wednesday. Rally planned in opposition!
3. ACTION ITEM: Virginia Beach School Board preparing to ban guns on their property
4. HELP NEEDED: Richmond Gun Show on August 28 and 29
5. VCDL President to speak at Defending Freedom Action Summit in Richmond in September
6. VCDL President to speak at the Freedom Rally in Rocky Mount, VA on September 25
7. BREAKING: Rare Breed Trigger is considered a “machine gun” by BATFE. Rare Breed fighting back
8. VCDL President interview on Freedom and Prosperity Radio
9. Humor: Babylon Bee Guide to Choosing a Gun That’s Right for You
10. VCDL virtual membership meeting on Thursday, August 19!
1. VCDL is on a new email system for VA-ALERTs
VCDL had been on a new email system for about a year. The system had its share of problems and we concluded that many subscribers had NOT been getting regular VA-ALERTs and some had not received any for a long time. We tried to get the system fixed, but it just didn’t seem to be able to handle our 57,000 subscribers.
This is a new system and hopefully we are now reaching everyone again. If this is the first alert you have seen in a while, welcome back! You can see previous alerts on the vcdl.org website by scrolling down a little and looking at “News”. All the alerts can be found there.
2. ACTION ITEM: Albemarle County setting up to pass local gun-control on Wednesday. Rally planned in opposition!
Well, no real surprises from Albemarle County Board of Supervisors (BoS) on their proposed gun ban. While they had talked about, and seemed to have support for, a CHP exemption, even that concession is not in the new draft. All that was changed from the original draft was to allow those legally possessing firearms to leave them stowed in a locked vehicle while on County property.
ACTION ITEM:
Steve Harvey is organizing another protest against the Albemarle County BoS infringement of our 2nd Amendment Rights. The protest is going to be on Wednesday, August 18th at 5PM at the County Office Building (401 McIntire Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22902), immediately before the Board of Supervisors meets. I’ll see you there!
From Steve Harvey:
That's right, same time, same place as last month. Stick with what works. We stopped them last month, let's do it again. As always, this may be our last chance.
Here is the slightly modified version of Ord 21-10. The proposed changes regarding concealed carry permit holders was not adopted. However, an exemption was added for judges, regardless of the fact that some judges may not have training with firearms. These ordinances have nothing to do with safety. This kind of politically motivated elitist preening has no place in local government.
We generated enough of a spectacle last month that the BoS refused to embarrass themselves further by voting on their unconstitutional proposal. We MUST redouble our efforts and show them this is not a game of cat and mouse. These rights are inalienable. Our forefathers did not sacrifice so that we could sit on the couch while our rights are frittered away before our eyes... Join me Wednesday.
If you're unable to join the protest please consider making your voice heard on the 6 PM Zoom Call. Here is a link to participation guidelines.
Carry is allowed at the protest.
3. ACTION ITEM: Virginia Beach School Board preparing to ban guns on their property
The Virginia Beach School Board is looking to ban guns in School Board buildings, something they have zero need to do. We are not talking a school building, just an office with office workers present.
ACTION ITEM
We can cede no ground to gun control. Gun owners need to show up in numbers to say, “no” to the idea.
Carry is currently allowed in the building. The meeting starts at 6 pm on Tuesday, August 24 at:
2512 George Mason Drive
Virginia Beach, VA 23456
NOTE: Watch for future alerts on this as the date draws near. The School Board notoriously changes meeting dates on short notice.
The vote on the proposed policy-change will be on September 14.
4. HELP NEEDED: Richmond Gun Show on August 28 and 29
The next gun show is scheduled for August 28 & 29 at the Richmond Raceway at 600 E. Laburnum Ave., Richmond, VA 23222. This show will have 800 tables, no occupancy limits and no time slots, so this promises to be a very busy show indeed!
We are looking for volunteers for all shifts, both days. Also, we could use a couple of volunteers Friday afternoon to help with set up.
The available shifts are:
Friday, August 27 - 4:00pm – 6:00pm
Saturday, August 28 - 9:00am – 1:00pm
Saturday, August 28 - 1:00pm – 5:00pm
Sunday, August 29 - 10:00am – 1:30pm
Sunday, August 29 - 1:30pm – 5:00pm
We have many new members who want to know how they can support VCDL. Volunteering for a few hours at a gun show is a great way for both new and established members to get involved and support VCDL.
Helping at a gun show is fun and requires no previous experience. First-timers are needed and very welcome.
Gun show volunteers are admitted free. Parking is, of course, free. Many of the exhibitor/vendors offer discounts to our volunteers. If you are a first-timer, don't worry, we'll have experienced member-volunteers on every shift to help you.
Mark your calendars. It's time to step-up and get involved!
Contact either of the VCDL Richmond Gun Show Coordinators, John Gosney or Dave Eckart at: gunshows.richmond@vcdl.org.
5. VCDL President to speak at Defending Freedom Action Summit in Richmond in September
I am speaking at the Defending Freedom Action Summit, which is on September 25 and 26 at the beautiful Delta Marriott in downtown Richmond. I will be speaking on Sunday, the 26th.
This two-day jam-packed CPAC-level production will feature Second Amendment champions like world champion shooter Dania Vizzi (Team USA), Holly Sullivan (President of the Connecticut Citizens Defense League), Dr. Robert Young, and DC Project leaders Cheryl Todd and Lauren Hartnett.
Additionally, this conference will feature former United States Secretary Ryan Zinke, Congressman Madison Cawthorn, and other freedom leaders.
For being a VCDL member, the conference organizer - Second Amendment Institute - is offering you $20 off your general admission ticket with code: “VCDL” at checkout.
Tickets are going fast so get yours today!
Website: http://dfasummit.com
6. VCDL President to speak at the Freedom Rally in Rocky Mount, VA on September 25
I am scheduled to speak at the Restore the Republic’s Freedom Rally on Saturday, September 25, at:
1380 Franklin St.
Rocky Mount, VA
The event runs from 10 am to 4 pm.
Other speakers include: Robert Sylvestri (1776 Project Founder), Sheriff Richard Mack (Constitutional Sheriffs and Peace Officers Association Founder), Attorney Michael Anthony Peroutka (Institute on the Constitution Founder), and Pastor David Whitney (Constitutional Expert). Congressman Bob Good will be there, as well as some local School Board members.
“Non-Partisan Peaceful Assembly. Bring Your Flags. Bring Your Patriotism. Bring Your Voice.”
7. BREAKING: Rare Breed Trigger is considered a “machine gun” by BATFE. Rare Breed fighting back
Rare Breed Triggers has been marketing their “Forced-Reset Trigger” (FRT) that allows a person to fire an AR-15 very quickly, but with the trigger finger firing one shot per pull of the trigger.
BATFE sent a letter to Rare Breed saying they consider the trigger to be a machine gun.
Rare Breed, which is owned by a lawyer, has fired back with a lawsuit against the BATFE and the Department of Justice. The issue is supposed to be in court on the 18th for the purpose of Rare Breed getting an injunction against the BATFE.
Time to get out the popcorn.
Some videos on the situation:
What is up with the Rare Breed FRT-15 Trigger? Is it a machine gun?
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=qG3cz3Wi-7U
It’s a Machine Gun, I have The Proof
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=x-5QEvZOgWQ
8. VCDL President interview on Freedom and Prosperity Radio
https://omny.fm/shows/joe-thomas-in-the-morning/081121-107wchv-vcdl-org-prez-philip-van-cleave-on
9. Humor: Babylon Bee Guide to Choosing a Gun That’s Right for You
https://babylonbee.com/news/the-babylon-bee-guide-to-choosing-a-gun-thats-right-for-you
10. VCDL virtual membership meeting on Thursday, August 19!
VCDL is having its monthly virtual membership-meeting on Thursday, August 19, at 8 pm. To watch it live, go to the VCDL YouTube page:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfjb__SDLZWOnZd4zlLX-xg
You can ask questions in the chat box during the meeting. The meeting video will be posted on our YouTube channel for those who want to watch it later or listen to it while in the car.
