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Nemo · Sep 11, 2020

Update. With all going on up here you best get better organized and working down there. It is coming on the state level. And like a freight train for your living room if things go dem in about a month and a half.

Click link for details beyond initial part.

Nemo

https://mailchi.mp/cc732afdf877/va-alertlocal-gun-control-update-and-important-message-91120

1. Don't take the bait - we must traverse these troubled waters with a steady hand, calm mind, and an unbending resolve
2. City of Richmond passed additional gun ban at permitted events and adjacent streets on Sept. 8
3. City of Charlottesville passed Alexandria-style gun-ban on Sept 8, effective on Oct 1
4. Good news: Town of Burkeville passed "No local gun-control" resolution on September 8!
5. Action Item: Fairfax County breaks their own protocol as they rush to push gun ban through on Tuesday, Sept. 15
6. Reminder: Arlington County to vote on gun ban on Saturday, Sept. 12
7. Important Reminder: Chesapeake to vote on "No local gun-control" resolution on Tuesday, Sept. 22 - big turnout requested!
8. Action Item: Essex County to consider "No local gun-control" resolution in October
9. More good news: Northumberland County just passed their "No local gun-control resolution!

1. Don't take the bait - we must traverse these troubled waters with a steady hand, calm mind, and an unbending resolve
Let me prefix this by asking why so many are upset by what Richmond just did? It's the same thing that Alexandria, Falls Church, and Charlottesville have done, and that Fairfax and Arlington are planning to do.

The frustration and anger that gun owners are feeling about having our constitutionally protected right to self-defense stripped away by Democrat leadership and local governments is both palpable and justified.

We get it. The VCDL Board of Directors is every bit as furious and fed up as all of you are by the hypocrites and tyrants in government, who have spat on both their oath of office, the Constitution, and the people they are supposedly representing.

They bow to Michael Bloomberg, George Soros, Karl Marx, Castro, and Lenin.

We know the endgame is to disarm us, not to provide for "public safety," as the tyrants feign. This is a war for the heart and soul of our country that started in earnest a couple of years ago and is now escalating dramatically.

We also know the enemies of freedom are goading us into striking out. They desperately want our emotions to take over, dividing us in whatever they can, and pushing us over the edge into a civil war. The socialist agenda and the elections in November have everything to do with all of this.

We must NOT, we dare NOT, and we will NOT give the enemies of freedom what they want! Unlike the other side, we will NOT let hatred rule us or divide us. It's our determination and love of this great country and state that is going to rule!

We are going to fight this war and we are going to do so with a steady hand and a powerful resolve to kick these miscreants out of government. The elections this year, next year, and in 2023 are going to determine our fate. Will we have freedom and a government that respects our civil rights or will we be slaves to a tyrannical government? Will there be peace, a civil war, or even a revolutionary war? Let's pray for, and work for, freedom and peace.

WHAT WE NEED TO DO NOW

We need to push back on the tyrants who are leading the charge to disarm us. Watch for an alert on Mayor Stoney of Richmond coming soon. We'll start with him.

We need to fight against any and all localities that are implementing any local gun-bans. On the radar right now: Arlington County, Fairfax County, and Norfolk. Whether we stop them or not, they need to know they were in a fight.

The lawlessness, the destruction of public and private property, the attack on law enforcement, and the attack on our gun rights are all working in our favor in the upcoming elections. If your opponent is trying to hang himself, by all means, get out of his way!

VOTE IN THE ELECTIONS. Best to vote early and in person at your local registrar's office. Make sure your like-minded friends, neighbors, and family are registered to vote and make sure they vote. Encourage them to vote early at their local Registrar's office, too.

The election this November 3 is extremely important. If the Democrats have a massive win at the federal level, they will be emboldened to bring back Senator Saslaw's gun-confiscation scheme in January. Even your concealed handgun permit could be in jeopardy. On the other hand, if the Democrats suffer a huge loss, they will likely rethink their gun-control platform.

Plain and simple: we are not going to let freedom die in Virginia on our watch!
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Nemo · Sep 25, 2020

More goings on up here. Some fun, some new, some scary. Fair bit to read, Fair bit to watch. All of it worthwhile.

Nemo

https://mailchi.mp/1dcb3e2a4306/va-alertvcdl-update-92520

1. Chesapeake becomes 37th "No local gun-control" resolution locality! Interesting details
2. Anti-rights Delegate Dan Helmer reminds us they are coming for our guns in January
3. Who is going to win these two trophies this Saturday?
4. Number of CHP holders in Virginia is up!
5. A video for new gun-owners on being active politically
6. Rittenhouse video - sure looks like self-defense to me
7. Voting has begun!
8. Congressman Bobby Scott has a new opponent
9. Article on Red Flag law being used in Virginia

1. Chesapeake becomes 37th "No local gun-control" resolution locality! Interesting details
I didn't have time to type-up the report on Chespeake passing their "No local gun-control" resolution on Tuesday, so I did an audio report. Click here to listen to it:

https://vcdl.org/resources/Audio/Chesapeake.mp3

2. Anti-rights Delegate Dan Helmer reminds us they are coming for our guns in January
We had best have a huge Lobby Day on Monday, January 18, 2021, as it is clear that the Democrat gun-controllers in the General Assembly are coming for our guns, magazines, suppressors and more. Here is an email that Delegate Dan Helmer is sending out to his consitituents:
My name is Dan Helmer. I represent Virginia’s 40th House District, and am the first Democrat to represent the 40th in three decades.

I’m also a West Point graduate. I deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan -- there, I lost friends to bullets. Such losses were devastating, but they happened in war zones. But our streets and schools aren’t war zones, and enough is enough.

I sit on the Guns Subcommittee, and I helped pass vital pieces of gun violence prevention legislation this spring. But, in the face of the gun lobby and NRA resistance, one major initiative I helped to patron failed: a ban on assault weapons and limits on magazine size. These dangerous weapons can still be purchased here in Virginia and used in deadly violence across the country.

Weapons like those I carried in war zones shouldn’t be sold in our communities. I hope you’ll join me in demanding an end to the sale of these exceptionally deadly weapons. Add your name to our petition!

3. Who is going to win these two trophies this Saturday?
Who will bring home one of these trophies at the VCDL/LEO Benefit shooting match at the Rivanna Rifle and Pistol Club on Saturday at 10 am? If VCDL wins the overall team match, then individual trophies will be given to the VCDL team members (trophy not shown). The top shooter of the day and the top LEO team will get one of the trophies below.

Participating Sheriffs Department teams: Powhatan, Culpeper, and York Counties. (Grayson County had to drop out due to a sudden, temporary, shortage of manpower.)

VCDL's team members:
Benjamin McLeod
Malcolm J. Blundell
Kevin Osborne
Michael Orsinger
Roland Corbett
Daniel S
Wes Boozer
Dave Weston
Philip Van Cleave
John Wilburn

So far $3,270 has been raised for the American Cancer Society. Our goal was $2,000!

4. Number of CHP holders in Virginia is up!
Fresh numbers from the Virginia State Police:

Resident CHP holders: 661,948
Non-resident CHP holders: 43,393
Total: 705,341

Woot, woot!

5. A video for new gun-owners on being active politically
Many of the new gun-owners may not know the first thing about the politics involved. This video is aimed at them and also has a plug for VCDL:

6. Rittenhouse video - sure looks like self-defense to me
This video was put together by the Rittenhouse defense team from multiple sources. Everyone walking around with a cell phone that can take video can be a curse, but also a blessing in documenting an event.

7. Voting has begun!
You can now vote early, and in person, at your local Registrar's Office.

All elections are important, but elections this year and in 2021 and 2022 are critical to getting our rights back. If we don't vote, we will see even more intense efforts to disarm us.

8. Congressman Bobby Scott has a new opponent
John Colllick is running against anti-gun Congressman Bobby Scott for Virginia's 3rd Congressional District. Mr. Collick has a strong statement in support of our right to self-defense on his website:

https://www.collickforcongress.com/issues

Right To Self Defense

The Right to Self-Defense is inherent in humanity and in the United States, includes the Right to own personal weapons. Currently, Democrats at every level, from local governments up to the U.S. Congress, are constantly working to deprive law abiding Americans of their Rights to own guns. Not one proposed law is aimed at taking guns from criminals – or people who receive guns illegally. They all "explain" the need to take guns away from law-abiding citizens.

We are rapidly moving toward general gun confiscation. All it will take is another person merely states he thinks a gun owner might be a danger to local authorities. The authorities will confiscate that persons weapons; the weapons might be returned if a court decides the gun owner is not a threat. Fewer and fewer people are inclined to say that another person poses no threat - a judge would be no different.

Statistics clearly show that when a properly trained individual is present during a shooting, the threat is quickly mitigated. Unfortunately, when someone prevents a mass shooting, it’s rarely reported outside of the local area but when a mass shooter is successful, it’s reported as an epidemic.
Over the past seven years, concealed carry permit holders were credited with saving multiple lives in Rockledge, Florida (2017), Antioch, Tennessee (2017), Arlington, Texas (2017), Lyman, South Carolina (2016), Winton, Ohio (2015), Conyers, Georgia (2015), New Holland, South Carolina (2015), Chicago, Illinois (2015), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (2015), Darby, Pennsylvania (2015), Chicago, Illinois (2014), Portland, Oregon (2014), and Spartanburg, South Carolina (2012).

To continue to enjoy your God given Rights - whether they're the Rights to Bear Arms, Peaceably Assemble, Be Free from Search of Your Property without Cause, or any other inalienable Rights, you need a Congressman who will Fight to keep these from being taken. Only John Collick is willing to fight for these Rights - Bobby Scott will not - unless you're an Illegal Immigrant, whom he supports without restriction or reservation.

9. Article on Red Flag law being used in Virginia
Red Flag laws are more likely to get someone killed, because they offer no help to someone having a mental-health crisis. It's a feel-good law and that's it. The solution that should be used is a Temporary Detention Order, which has due process and gets a person help with a mental-health crisis. The person's gun rights aren't affected unless it is determined that the person needs mental-health treatment.

Article:

36 Virginians barred from possessing guns since Va.'s new 'Red Flag' law began July 1

https://fredericksburg.com/news/sta...cle_8317eb7b-72d5-5714-91a6-bb8791c8d2d2.html
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Nemo · Oct 10, 2020

I have had discussions with several around here visiting Va. Some more details info you might find helpful. The link has lots of good stuff but the most relevant to this is copied below.

I STRONGLY suggest you all read-- 9. Muzzle position may affect self-defense shooting decision

Nemo

https://mailchi.mp/0c4ece9b2abe/va-alertvcdl-update-101020

1. Action Item: Let's stop the use of the Red Flag law in Sanctuaries!
2. City of Staunton to consider sanctuary status sometime in October
3. Action item: One type of AR pistol has been reclassified by BATFE as a short-barreled rifle
4. VCDL membership map - where are VCDL members in Virginia located?
5. VCDL member doing open carry walks in Fairfax in non-restricted parks to educate
6. Candidates for Virginia Attorney General in 2021
7. Number of CHP holders in the U.S. continues to soar
8. Article on legal self-defense in Virginia
9. Muzzle position may affect self-defense shooting decision
10. VCDL GSL-stickers in California
11. 20-year-old gun owner refused to comply with open-carry ban in Newport News and is arrested
12. The Latent Threat to Your Right to Keep and Bear Arms

8. Article on legal self-defense in Virginia
Written by member Kat Stansell:

Legal Self Defense

In these times of increasing violence in the streets, perpetrated by anarchists who mean to destroy our country, there is a greater need than ever before to understand what you may do within the law, to defend yourself, your home and your family, should the situation arise. In city after city, over the last months, there have been a mass of horrific stories of innocent people who have been attacked, on the street or in their homes and businesses. Violence is moving from the large metropolitan centers to smaller towns, and is promised to soon come to rural areas. We MUST be prepared, not only with armament but also with knowledge.

In Virginia we do still retain the ability to defend our homes, and our persons, despite all of the the gun-grabbers in our General Assembly. THAT is very good news. However, we must understand exactly what is legal to do and what is not, so that we are not the ones arrested. To help you to have a clear picture of legal self defense, I have interviewed two professionals on the subject, a local sheriff, and the head of the Virginia Citizens Defense League, Phillip Van Cleave, and I am grateful for their input.

Virginia common law recognizes two types of legal self-defense, a “stand your ground” defense and the “castle doctrine”. The castle doctrine, stemming from medieval times, applies to defense of your home, business or vehicle. The “stand your ground” defense goes further. It allows for the legal use of deadly force in any place where you are lawfully allowed to be, such as a public street or park. From these have developed the concepts of justifiable (no fault) defense and excusable (some fault) defense. In both, as with all cases of self-defense today, the burden of proof is on the defendant – that would be us, the law-abiding citizens. Self defense is an affirmative defense, meaning that the defendant admits to the killing, and accepts the burden of proof that the act was justifiable or excusable. Let's unpack both defenses and the issues surrounding them, to better understand our legal rights to protect ourselves and what is precious to us.

There is NO PERMIT REQUIRED to carry a weapon inside your home or business or vehicle if you are of age (1 to legally own a firearm. When approached by a potential attacker, you do NOT have to retreat, and you may defend yourself and/or your family. Deadly force may only be used if you or another person are under immediate threat of being killed or injured. Having said that, how is one to KNOW what is about to occur? How can we tell for sure that there is an immediate threat?

You must be able to ascertain the intent of the person approaching you. This does not require mind reading, but it does ask you to apply some powers of observation and common sense. Does what the aggressor is doing or carrying cause you to fear for your physical safety? For example, if someone approaching you (or your home/vehicle/business) is carrying a gun, knife, molotov cocktail, flame thrower, bat, tire iron, bludgeon, or any other weapon of obvious aggression, you may assume “intent to harm”. If those approaching have a disparity of force over you – overwhelming numbers of people or a huge weight or extreme age disparity over your own-- then deadly force is also allowed.

If, however, someone approaching your personal territory has their hands concealed in their pockets, or inside of a carried object like a bag, this does NOT constitute reasonable fear of injury or death. You may NOT fire on someone who is on your property illegally, despite posted warnings of “no trespass”. Likewise, you may NOT fire, even those trying to break in during the daylight hours. As odd as this may sound, the law allows for the possibility that the intruder means only to steal personal property, and does not want to cause you harm. If a break-in is attempted during the hours of darkness, however, it is automatically viewed by the law, as threat to your health and safety - that the intruders mean to cause you bodily harm or death.

In the “stand your ground” defense, you are allowed the use of deadly force anywhere you have a right to be – in a public place, on a sidewalk or street, etc. Effectively, the concept of standing your ground extends the castle doctrine from your home/business/vehicle to anyplace you have a right to be. Of course, if you are trespassing on someone else's property, or in the process of committing a crime, you may not use a deadly weapon. You may not taunt or provoke the attacker. Never brandish a weapon unless you intend to use it.

Remember always, that the burden of proof is on the defendant in a self-defense case. If you shoot to protect yourself, there will be a court case, and YOU will be the defendant. In the castle doctrine, there are typically four elements of a successful self-defense case:

You must be INSIDE your home. Shooting an intruder outside typically causes the defendant to lose the case.

There must have been an actual attempt to enter the home. Standing threateningly at your door is NOT qualify. Nor may you use force if you have allowed entry but then are trying to get the person to leave.

You must prove that you were in actual danger of physical injury. Most often, the implements carried by the intruder and/or the number or physical size of them are your keys to successful proof.

You must not have provoked the attacker in any way.

In Virginia, you have NO duty to retreat from the intruder to avoid conflict, even inside your own home. You may NOT, however, provoke the attacker.

In both, the key is that you must be able to prove that you were in fear of immediate serious bodily harm or death. The burden of proof is on you. Bare fear of harm is NOT a sufficient defense. You must wait for some overt act indicating imminent danger. This is possibly the most difficult part of following this law. When you or someone you love is frightened, you are required to wait to see what the aggressor will do next.

What can you do to help your case, should you ever have to use deadly force? A couple of very simple suggestions may be helpful. First, keep your head. Control your nerves and impulses. Observe the aggressor carefully; notice details. Also, keep your cell phone with you at all times. Put in a call to 911 immediately, if at all possible. Take pictures of any individuals causing your fear, if you can do so without endangering you or those around you, or causing you to lose valuable seconds in preparation for defense. Again, don't brandish your weapon unless you intend to use it.

In summary, you are your own first and last line of defense. Recognize that fact, and be ready should you ever need to be.
Our laws have changed from the days of the founding of our country, and they differ by state. Know and understand them.

Our pioneer days are behind us. From the inception of America, to the early 1950's, the right to keep and bear arms was never questioned. The Second Amendment was considered the ultimate and most fundamental guarantee of life and freedom. Now, the Second Amendment has somehow become a topic for debate, scrutiny and angry leftist attack. Gun laws, once a given from our forefathers, are now constantly being changed. Today it is incumbent on us to know and understand current gun rights for our own protection – not only from the bad guys, but from the courts.

As with all matters of law, a licensed attorney is the final word on interpretation; one should be consulted to clarify any issue about which you may have question.

Pray that none of us is ever confronted with these situations.
Pray, too, that if you are, you are able to make the correct choices. Pray for our nation, for a future where knowledge of this subject is not as crucial as it is today.
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Nemo · Oct 10, 2020

#11 from above. 10 minute video. Worth a watch. Someone here might feel a consult call would be good. At least an informative follow up post resolution.

Nemo

Man arrested for open carrying in Virginia public park ahead of Libertarian event

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Ahead of an event featuring Libertarian Vice Presidential candidate Spike Cohen, one attendee - Virginia militia leader Mike Dunn - was arrested for open carrying a handgun.

Dunn was arrested under a new local ordinance banning open carry at public parks authorized by a bill recently signed by Virginia Governor Ralph Northam.

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=344183130185391

HJB · Oct 11, 2020

Nemo said: ↑

#11 from above. 10 minute video. Worth a watch. Someone here might feel a consult call would be good. At least an informative follow up post resolution.

Nemo

Man arrested for open carrying in Virginia public park ahead of Libertarian event

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on Thursday ·
Ahead of an event featuring Libertarian Vice Presidential candidate Spike Cohen, one attendee - Virginia militia leader Mike Dunn - was arrested for open carrying a handgun.

Dunn was arrested under a new local ordinance banning open carry at public parks authorized by a bill recently signed by Virginia Governor Ralph Northam.

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=344183130185391
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So next time don't elect a communist the governor of your state, and don't elect them to your city governments either.

Easy peasy

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