VCDL

60 Minutes Gun Story

Runcible — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 21:45:59 +0000

Here's the 60 Minutes story from April, where the crooked little vermin at CBS News committed multiple felonies by paying an anti-gun activist to purchase a large number of firearms as a straw buyer.

Background Check Delays

Runcible — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 03:05:41 +0000

I hadn't heard anything about this before reading the article in today's Times-Dispatch, but evidently layoffs at the State Police have slowed down background checks on firearms purchases. Checks that formerly took just a few minutes now can take much longer, up to several hours.

The Times-Dispatch article says:

Technicians now run the purchaser's information through 13 different databases. If one of the databases hits on a name, the application is automatically given what is called a "pending status" for the technician to do further research. That is where the delays are piling up.

It seems unlikely to me that the initial process is manual. For most purchasers, those 13 databases could be checked by an automated process requiring no human intervention. Only a small percentage of gun buys should require a human being to check the results. If I had to hazard a guess, it would be that the Virginia State Police is deliberately slowing down processing to draw attention to its budget shortfalls.

The VCDL is noisy and influential. A minor irritation to it could yield substantial money, so it's worth trying, right? This issue is probably nothing but bullshit.

[Background checks for gun buys taking longer - Richmond Times-Dispatch]

Freedom Rally against Eric Cantor

Runcible — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 06:57:58 +0000

Date:

Saturday, October 17, 2009 - 2:00pm - 7:00pm

Location:

Innsbrook Shoppes parking lot
4024 Cox Road
Glen Allen, VA

Organized protest against the 7th District Republican Party for holding their Republican Roundup an the same anti-gun location year after year.

See here for up-to-date scheduling information. The event is sponsored by the Virginia Citizens Defense League.

Protest Against Mayor Dwight Jones

Runcible — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:32:02 +0000

Date:

Monday, November 23, 2009 - 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Location:

Richmond City Hall
N. 9th St. & Broad St.
Richmond, VA 23219

If you're in or near Richmond, make sure to show up on Monday:

The VCDL [Virginia Citizens Defense League] will protest Richmond Mayor Dwight C. Jones's participation in Bloomberg's anti-gun group, Mayors Against Illegal Guns, on Monday, November 23rd at 6 PM at Richmond City Hall (intersection of 9th and Broad Streets - across from the General Assembly Building).

The more that can come to show support for VCDL on this matter, the better.

Carry is legal at the meeting. As usual, we will be handing out "Guns Save Lives" stickers in the lobby

And to think I voted for this clown!

Richmond VCDL Meeting

Runcible — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 18:21:49 +0000

Date:

Thursday, January 7, 2010 - 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Location:

Topeka's Steakhouse
1776 Parham Rd.
Richmond, VA 23229

From Philip Van Cleave:

In order to prepare those who haven't been to the General Assembly before, I plan to present a primer on lobbying the General Assembly at the meeting, including video and slides. As with all VCDL membership meetings, it is open to the public, so bring friends, family, and coworkers!

You do not need to purchase a dinner to attend the meeting. Appetizers can be ordered during the meeting, for those who want them.

After the meeting, those who wish to have continued fellowship can stay at the restaurant and order dinner.

If you decide to carry, you will have to open carry at the restaurant.

I will need to get a head count, so IF YOU ARE COMING please RSVP to "president@vcdl.org" with a subject line of "Yes - " and the number of those attending, like this: "Yes - 2"

VCDL August Meeting

Runcible — Wed, 12 May 2010 00:12:11 +0000

Date:

Thursday, August 5, 2010 - 7:30pm - 10:00pm

Location:

UNO's Restaurant
13933 Hull Street Road
Midlothian VA

Web address:

http://www.vcdl.org/meetings.html

VCDL in Richmond

Runcible — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 15:33:45 +0000

Virginia Citizens Defense League president Phillip Van Cleave will be speaking at the Richmond City Council meeting on Monday, at 6pm. The purpose of his appearance is to challenge the management of the Richmond Coliseum over the harassment of citizens wearing gun rights lapel stickers at two recent events.

Anybody in Richmond who can spare an hour or two might want to stop by. [Map after the jump.]

VCDL Meeting and Dixie Classic Gun Show this week

Runcible — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 18:07:45 +0000

Thursday night be sure to attend the Richmond VCDL Meeting at the Topeka's Steakhouse on Parham Rd. And remember not to miss the venerable Dixie Classic Gun and Knife Trader's Show and Sale this weekend at the Showplace on Mechanicsville Turnpike.

VCDL Membership Meeting

Runcible — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 18:34:28 +0000

Date:

Wednesday, June 24, 2009 - 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Location:

Richmond Main Library
101 E. Franklin St.
Richmond, VA 23219

VCDL will have a membership meeting at the Richmond main library facility on Wednesday, June 24, at 7 PM. Thanks to Roy B. Scherer for having the meeting room appropriated.

We will have a special guest speaker: talk show personality Doc Thompson of WRVA! Doc spoke at Lobby Day and is a strong supporter for our right to keep and bear arms.

After Doc speaks, I will cover the various things that are cooking in Virginia and on Capitol Hill.

LET'S PACK THE ROOM!

The library is at 101 E. Franklin street (between 1st and 2nd streets). The meeting will be in the Auditorium annex.

There is a parking deck on 2nd street, but there is plenty of parking on the surrounding streets at that hour.

After the meeting, we will go to a local restaurant for continued fellowship. If you plan on carrying at the restaurant, be prepared to open carry as most restaurants in the area serve alcohol.

VCDL Membership Meeting in Midlothian, VA

Runcible — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 17:40:14 +0000

Date:

Thursday, April 1, 2010 - 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Location:

Uno Chicago Grill
13933 Hull Street Road
Midlothian, VA 23112

The meeting will be called to order at 7:30 PM, but fellowship will begin at 7 PM.

You can order appetizers or meals during the meeting if you wish.

Following the meeting, those who would like to have dinner and continue their fellowship will simply stay at the restaurant.

NOTE: This is a very gun-owner friendly restaurant, which has specifically welcomed us to have our meeting there - so let's have a good turnout to thank them for their hospitality. They have excellent food, too.

Those who wish to carry will have to do so openly as they do serve alcohol on premise.

As with all of our membership meetings, it is open to the public, so bring family, friends, and coworkers.

See you there!

Web address:

http://www.vcdl.org/static/meetings.html

Virginia House Passes Restaurant Concealed Carry

Runcible — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 20:44:48 +0000

Thanks & congratulations to the VCDL, Senator Hanger and his fellow legislators for making this happen:

From NRA-ILA:

On Tuesday, March 2, the Virginia House of Delegates voted to approve SB334, sponsored by State Senator Emmet Hanger (R-24) by a margin of 72 to 27. The measure previously passed in the Senate on February 16, by a vote of 22 to 18 and will now be sent to Governor McDonnell’s desk for his consideration.

Senate Bill 334, sponsored by State Senator Emmett Hanger (R-24), would allow concealed carry permit holders to carry a concealed firearm for self-defense in restaurants that serve alcohol, provided they do not consume alcohol. Senator Hanger’s bill would make it a misdemeanor for a permit holder to consume alcohol while on the premises of the restaurant.

Check out the rest of the article at the NRA-ILA news site, and please consider joining or contributing to the VCDL.