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Posted: 11/23/2019 5:50:28 PM EDT
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Carpool Ride share: http://tiny.cc/vcdlride Bus Info (All questions - [email protected]): VCDL is chartering buses to Lobby Day on January 20. All seats are $35. All depart Richmond at 2 PM. Sign up through Eventbrite; all signups go live on Thursday morning at 6AM. Latest bus info is on VCDL.org If you want to pay by check, mail it to VCDL Treasurer, 19390 Beaver Dam Rd, Beaverdam, VA 23015-1350 - but you'll still need your Eventbrite ticket. A donation of $35/person will *just* cover costs for the nine buses. If you want to donate more, please do. If you want to buy seats for others, please do. If you prefer to make a donation via PayPal (see vcdl.org/donate/pp) you may do so, but you will still need your Eventbrite ticket. To donate a seat for another rider, use this link: Link If you want to pay by check, mail it to: VCDL Treasurer, 19390 Beaver Dam Rd, Beaverdam, VA 23015-1350 - but you'll still need your Eventbrite ticket. Direct questions, if any, to [email protected] 8.5x11 downloadable printable flyers for the VCDL Lobby Day 2020 event are here. Print them out and spread the word! 8.5x11” full page lobby day flyer (single sided) Link 8.5x11” 4-up lobby day flyer (single sided) Link Don't listen to the defeatists. That is exactly what our opponents want us to do. Be fearless, stand strong and united with all your fellow gun owners, and be ready to fight back when the time comes! To join VCDL, Click here.. To contribute to VCDL, Click here. Lobby Day Speakers: Stephen Willeford stopped a massacre at a church in Texas Antonia Oakafor trains women college students to be able to protect themselves with a firearm Dick Heller from the landmark U.S. Supreme Court case of DC v. Heller Dr. Veronica Slootzsky, a psychiatrist in Northern Virginia Cam Edwards, Bearing Arms and host of the Cam & Co Youtube channel Jeff Katz, talkshow host on Richmond's powerhouse radio station WRVA Erich Pratt, Senior Vice-President of Gun Owners of America Sheriff Scott Jenkins of Culpeper County, willing to deputize thousands if necessary to save their gun rights Sheriff Danny Diggs of York County, pledging to stand strong against infringements on the right to keep and bear arms Anthony Myers, gun-rights activist from Suffolk Senator Amanda Chase Delegate Nick Freitas Delegate John McGuire More to come. #JoinTheResitance! |
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Awesome idea, thanks for posting!
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Bloomberg's girls will be there the first day of session.
https://act.everytown.org/event/moms-demand-action-event/30154/signup/?emci=da2e8b46-b210-ea11-828b-2818784d6d68&emdi=80f7b954-3611-ea11-828b-2818784d6d68&ceid=733269 |
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Emmy Award Winning 2nd Amendment Film Maker
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Originally Posted By freeride1:
Bloomberg's girls will be there the first day of session. https://act.everytown.org/event/moms-demand-action-event/30154/signup/?emci=da2e8b46-b210-ea11-828b-2818784d6d68&emdi=80f7b954-3611-ea11-828b-2818784d6d68&ceid=733269 View Quote Not gonna happen. |
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VA-ALERT: Tuesday - the sanctuary tsunami continued!
Web link. (with photos) Virginia now has 41 sanctuaries! Tuesday, we got 11! Alleghany County Amherst County Culpeper County City of Norton Gloucester County Goochland County King George County Middlesex County Orange County Page County Roanoke County Four did not vote tonight, but had hearings: Danville Fairfax County Virginia Beach York County More info and photos at link. |
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I'm a member of VCDL, and will do what I can. I also have some vacation to burn.
Should I drive over and just be another body to help boost your number? What the preferred dress attire, I was thinking suit and tie to imply that it's not just backwoods rednecks, but if you'd rather I had plates and NODs, that's cool too. |
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Originally Posted By p3590:
I'm a member of VCDL, and will do what I can. I also have some vacation to burn. Should I drive over and just be another body to help boost your number? What the preferred dress attire, I was thinking suit and tie to imply that it's not just backwoods rednecks, but if you'd rather I had plates and NODs, that's cool too. View Quote |
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Awesome. Will be on the Norfolk tidewater bus. The consensus still for suits/professional attire?
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There are no stupid questions...but there are a lot of inquisitive idiots.
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Originally Posted By bulldog1967:
That is the preferred attire, yes sir. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By bulldog1967:
Originally Posted By p3590:
I'm a member of VCDL, and will do what I can. I also have some vacation to burn. Should I drive over and just be another body to help boost your number? What the preferred dress attire, I was thinking suit and tie to imply that it's not just backwoods rednecks, but if you'd rather I had plates and NODs, that's cool too. |
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Emmy Award Winning 2nd Amendment Film Maker
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Originally Posted By p3590:
In other threads there's talk about wearing a suit with a slung rifle. Is that the preferred image you guys want? I'm trying to imagine driving over, walking to the event in a suit with a laptop bag, pulling an AR out and assembling it, then standing around? View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By p3590:
Originally Posted By bulldog1967:
Originally Posted By p3590:
I'm a member of VCDL, and will do what I can. I also have some vacation to burn. Should I drive over and just be another body to help boost your number? What the preferred dress attire, I was thinking suit and tie to imply that it's not just backwoods rednecks, but if you'd rather I had plates and NODs, that's cool too. |
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So I can fly there for roughly $200 round trip on Southwest Airlines. I am seriously considering. Anybody gotta couch overnight? Arrive on evening of 19th out of Reagan National and flight out evening of the 20th?
I am a rather handsome warm body.... and a member of the VCDL... |
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Originally Posted By Lug1:
So I can fly there for roughly $200 round trip on Southwest Airlines. I am seriously considering. Anybody gotta couch overnight? Arrive on evening of 19th out of Reagan National and flight out evening of the 20th? I am a rather handsome warm body.... and a member of the VCDL... View Quote |
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I’m driving in from an hour south of Roanoke, because I have to take my wheelchair.
Can someone give me an idea about parking and meeting logistics? |
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Originally Posted By King_Mud:
Considering the exact same, we can even alternate big spoon/little spoon if needed. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By King_Mud:
Originally Posted By Lug1:
So I can fly there for roughly $200 round trip on Southwest Airlines. I am seriously considering. Anybody gotta couch overnight? Arrive on evening of 19th out of Reagan National and flight out evening of the 20th? I am a rather handsome warm body.... and a member of the VCDL... |
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Originally Posted By FatMan:
I’m driving in from an hour south of Roanoke, because I have to take my wheelchair. Can someone give me an idea about parking and meeting logistics? View Quote Normally, parking is free and available because it is a holiday. Usually lots of free street parking. But this is no normal day. We potentially have 25,000 people coming from around the country. So my advice to you would be to try to find pre-paid, reserved parking NOW and get that part nailed down today. All of the rally locations should be wheelchair accessible. We will be meeting near the clocktower at 0800 for lobbying, and at 1100 the rally will be near the steps of the capital. |
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I got myself a bus seat out of Fairfax and sent an extra donation.
One way or the other, this will be a historic day for our country. |
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@King_Mud and @Lug1
I've decided to get some extra hotel rooms for arfcommers that decide to fly in. Have a room with two double beds that you guys could share if interested. PM me to discuss details. |
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There are no stupid questions...but there are a lot of inquisitive idiots.
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Anyone in the Brunswick, mecklenburg or surrounding areas we are trying to get enough interest for a bus from south hill to lobby day . Please contact me if you are interested.
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I’ll be driving but I’m donating a bus seat a week for the effort. County doesn’t matter so get your friends on board.
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TEO: ARFCOM is like 50 shades of gray. The moment you take it seriously is the moment you get gang banged
Best thread ever: http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_1_5/1268335_Three_percenters.html&page=2 |
I took the bus last time, and kinda regretted it due to being tied to the bus's schedule. It was nice to share the ride with other members and take a little nap, but I would like more flexibility and planned to drive myself in the future. I'm wondering now though if there really ends up being a massive turnout, will parking become an issue to the point where the bus would be the better option again.
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just joined the VCDL. Looking for the link to buy a bus ticket for someone else? Sorry sorta hammered.
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Philip Van Cleave talks about Lobby Day on FaceBook
https://www.facebook.com/VCDL.ORG/videos/2572976562930159/ |
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From: VCDL [mailto:[email protected]]
Sent: Thursday, December 12, 2019 12:16 AM Subject: VA-ALERT: Buses to VCDL's Lobby Day View this email in your browser ________________________________________ 1. VCDL BUS CHARTERS TO LOBBY DAY ________________________________________ VCDL is chartering buses to Lobby Day on January 20. All seats are $35. All depart Richmond at 2 PM. Sign up through Eventbrite; all signups go live on Thursday morning at 6AM. A donation of $35/person will *just* cover costs for the nine buses. If you want to donate more, please do. If you want to buy seats for others, please do. If you prefer to make a donation via PayPal (see vcdl.org/donate/pp) you may do so, but you will still need your Eventbrite ticket. To donate a seat for another rider, use this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/donate-a-seat-on-a-bus-for-lobby-day-jan-20-2020-tickets-85874911171 If you want to pay by check, mail it to VCDL Treasurer, 19390 Beaver Dam Rd, Beaverdam, VA 23015-1350 - but you'll still need your Eventbrite ticket. Direct questions, if any, to [email protected] Buses will run from - Roanoke - Roanoke Park and Ride Departs 4:30 AM Leaves Richmond at 2 PM Signup: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/85445575015 - Shenandoah Valley with pickups in New Market, Woodstock, and Harrisonburg Departs Woodstock at 3:30 AM Departs New Market at 4:00 AM Departs Harrisonburg at 4:30 AM Leaves Richmond at 2 PM Signup: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/85421476937 - Fairfax (2 buses) - From Fairfax County Government Center Park & Ride 12000 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax Departs 5:30 AM Leaves Richmond at 2 PM Signup: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/85363417279 - Fredericksburg Leaves Route 17 Commuter Lot Departs 6:30 AM Leaves Richmond at 2 PM Signup: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/85418917281 - Virginia Beach (2 buses) Leaves Indian River Road Park & Ride 977 Reon Dr, Virginia Beach Departs 5 AM Leaves Richmond at 2 PM Signup: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/85429234139 - Norfolk Leaves from WalMart 7530 Tidewater Drive Departs 5:15 AM Leaves Richmond at 2 PM Signup: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/85425462859 - Hampton. - From Hampton Coliseum, 1000 Coliseum Drive Departs 5:30 AM Leaves Richmond at 2 PM Signup: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/85392538381 ________________________________________ 2. OTHER BUSES WE KNOW OF ________________________________________ CULPEPER/WARRENTON: Hosted by Rivenoak Armoury LLC. Details at https://www.facebook.com/events/444206749612034/ or https://www.eventbrite.com/e/vcdl-lobby-day-bus-ride-culpeperwarrenton-area-tickets-85780897975 MANASSAS: Fairfax County Rod and Gun Club is planning two buses from Manassas. Details as we learn them. STAUNTON: A VCDL member has chartered a bus coming from Staunton. We'll release details as we can. SW VIRGINIA: Stephanie Miller Moir has charted four buses from Bedford - Tractor Supply 5:00 am; Lynchburg - Sam's Club 5:30 am; Appomattox - Farmers Bank 6:00 am; Farmville - Walmart 6:30. Sign up for that bus at https://tinyurl.com/s8nc2b2. Fare is $35 plus an online booking fee per seat. WASHINGTON COUNTY: Washington County GOP has two buses coming. They leave from Woodstock at 6:30 AM and will not arrive in time for an 0800 start. They plan to be in Richmond by 0900 and their people will be meeting with Delegate Todd Gilbert. POC is Dianne Wyss, email [email protected]. WEYERS CAVE - We've heard of a potential bus from Weyers Cave; we'll update as we know more. To join VCDL, click here. To contribute to VCDL, click here. To view the archives, click here. Copyright © 2019 Virginia Citizens Defense League, All rights reserved. Not yet a Virginia Citizens Defense League member? Join VCDL at: https://vcdl.org/join VCDL's calendar: http://www.vcdl.org/meetings Abbreviations used in VA-ALERT: http://www.vcdl.org/help/abbr.html You are receiving this email because you opted in via our website or you signed up at a gun show or other event. Our mailing address is: Virginia Citizens Defense League PO Box 513 Newington, VA 22122-0513 Add us to your address book Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list. |
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Is VCDL wanting this to be an "armed " demonstration or just bodies. Va honors my carry permit so I'm good there but this is you guys show. If I'm able to make the trip I want to be there how y'all want it done, not something else. If open carry is desired then I'll be game. If not then no. I don't want to be the jackass causing problems but want to show support how the VCDL wants it shown.
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Originally Posted By constitutionlvr:
Is VCDL wanting this to be an "armed " demonstration or just bodies. Va honors my carry permit so I'm good there but this is you guys show. If I'm able to make the trip I want to be there how y'all want it done, not something else. If open carry is desired then I'll be game. If not then no. I don't want to be the jackass causing problems but want to show support how the VCDL wants it shown. View Quote |
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There have always been armed people at Lobby Day in the past, so I don't doubt there will be armed people this time around.
Now, the level of "armed" is more of a contentious issue. |
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PVC will be putting an email out about this shortly.
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Originally Posted By VA-gunnut:
There have always been armed people at Lobby Day in the past, so I don't doubt there will be armed people this time around. Now, the level of "armed" is more of a contentious issue. View Quote |
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I'm coming for sure, and hopefully bringing some with me. I've got a thread in OH HTF to see if I can pick anyone up.
I'm coming in a suit and tie (weather depending with a nice wool overcoat) and a slung AR. I don't expect anything, but will have a couple of spare mags, water and snacks. VA recognizes OH permits, so I assume I can have whatever mags I feel like, and may carry a D60 out of principle. Is there any oddball VA law we need to worry about? |
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Originally Posted By p3590:
I'm coming for sure, and hopefully bringing some with me. I've got a thread in OH HTF to see if I can pick anyone up. I'm coming in a suit and tie (weather depending with a nice wool overcoat) and a slung AR. I don't expect anything, but will have a couple of spare mags, water and snacks. VA recognizes OH permits, so I assume I can have whatever mags I feel like, and may carry a D60 out of principle. Is there any oddball VA law we need to worry about? View Quote For now. |
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Gas Mask Link
For anyone looking to buy one, years ago when I bought mine it was from HERE. That link is the cheapest legit gas mask out there IIRC. If someone knows otherwise, speak up. |
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Anyone in western Hanover area going?
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Democracy is two wolves and a sheep voting on what to have for lunch.
Liberty is a well armed sheep protesting that vote. <Ben Franklin> |
It might be a good time for a refresher course on transporting firearms laws in Va . Now I’m hearing talk of the VSP road blocks and vehicle searches( just rumors, nothing official).
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Democracy is two wolves and a sheep voting on what to have for lunch.
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Originally Posted By BIG-DUKE-6:
It might be a good time for a refresher course on transporting firearms laws in Va . Now I’m hearing talk of the VSP road blocks and vehicle searches( just rumors, nothing official). View Quote Did the rumors say anything about halitosis or chlamydia? There goes my plan to bring my Bofors cannon. |
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Originally Posted By bulldog1967: Hey brother. Normally, parking is free and available because it is a holiday. Usually lots of free street parking. But this is no normal day. We potentially have 25,000 people coming from around the country. So my advice to you would be to try to find pre-paid, reserved parking NOW and get that part nailed down today. All of the rally locations should be wheelchair accessible. We will be meeting near the clocktower at 0800 for lobbying, and at 1100 the rally will be near the steps of the capital. View Quote |
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Emmy Award Winning 2nd Amendment Film Maker
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Lobby Day Speakers:
Stephen Willeford stopped a massacre at a church in Texas Antonia Oakafor trains women college students to be able to protect themselves with a firearm Dick Heller from the landmark U.S. Supreme Court case of DC v. Heller Dr. Veronica Slootzsky, a psychiatrist in Northern Virginia Cam Edwards, Bearing Arms and host of the Cam & Co Youtube channel Jeff Katz, talkshow host on Richmond's powerhouse radio station WRVA Erich Pratt, Senior Vice-President of Gun Owners of America Sheriff Scott Jenkins of Culpeper County, willing to deputize thousands if necessary to save their gun rights Sheriff Danny Diggs of York County, pledging to stand strong against infringements on the right to keep and bear arms Anthony Myers, gun-rights activist from Suffolk Senator Amanda Chase Delegate Nick Freitas Delegate John McGuire |
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How do I get in contact with Stephanie Moir?
I'm coming from out of state and would like to hitch a ride on a bus but need more details before I sign up. SW VIRGINIA: Stephanie Miller Moir has charted four buses from: Bedford - Tractor Supply 5:00 am; Lynchburg - Sam's Club 5:30 am; Appomattox - Farmers Bank 6:00 am; Farmville - Walmart 6:30. Sign up for that bus at https://tinyurl.com/s8nc2b2. Fare is $35 plus an online booking fee per seat |
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Greene County Gatekeepers has reserved a bus for $25 a seat...see their FB page:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/470655097089296/permalink/590203411801130/ To pay for seats: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bus-to-2a-lobby-day-from-greene-to-richmond-tickets-87551862979 |
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This is Grassroot and exactly where I will be. See you in Richmond!
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Edit: I do not command written English. Dyslexia is a gift, or so they told me.
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I am on standby for the Hampton bus, but it is just as easy for me to drive to Richmond. So my question is, how do you reserve a parking spot in Richmond? Where are people parking? I am located in the Gloucester/Mathews area.
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If willing to take public trans, what I did for the gun rally on the capital steps 3 weeks ago was park at Willow Lawn Kroger and take the Pulse bus.
It will be running every ten mins 1/20/20. Attached File Attached File |
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For anyone wanting to help with the cost of dinner BlackFox is generously hosting, thread and gofundme below:
https://www.ar15.com/forums/General/Official-VA-Lobby-Day-dinner-fundraiser-gofundme/5-2286812/ gofundme dinner thread: https://www.ar15.com/forums/General/HEADCOUNT-Richmond-VA-Rally-Jan-20-dinner-meet-up/5-2285460/ |
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Chap Peterson - 2A remarks - Vienna VA - Jan. 11, 2020
https://youtu.be/dThjoZ50CU8 Apologies for not getting the video started right when he started his 2A remarks. I believe the part I missed was his intro regarding one-gun-a-month -- so video starts just as he is saying he believes one-gun-a-month will pass (he says "I expect that to happen...") Chap Peterson - 2A remarks - Vienna VA - Jan. 11, 2020 |
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VCDL Lobby Day Logistics
LOBBY DAY LOGISTICS & IMPORTANT INFORMATION Here are several things you need to know if coming to the VCDL Lobby Day on January 20th. PARKING: If you are coming by car, there will be a satellite parking area at the Diamond located at 3001 N Arthur Ashe Blvd, Richmond, VA 23230. The entrance to the parking lot is round the corner on Robin Hood Road. VCDL will be running shuttle buses from the Diamond to 9th and Broad Streets from 7:00 am to 3:00 pm. Shuttle bus and parking are free, but if you want to make a donation to help cover the cost you can donate online by going to vcdl.org/donate. Street parking and local private garages will fill up quickly and we are trying to keep the traffic congestion around the area as low as possible. HANDICAP DROP OFF: There will be an area on E. Marshall Street between 8th and 9th for handicap drop-off and pick-up. This will also be the location where the shuttle buses from the Diamond parking lot will load and unload. It is a 5 block walk to the point where the lines will form to enter the building and about 3-4 blocks to the entrance to Capitol Square. This is the closest that the Richmond Police Department (RPD) can get us. Also, please be advised that there will be no special entry line into the building for disabled people. The Capitol Police (CPD) and the Department of General Services (DGS) have indicated that one line and one entrance will be used for everyone. BUS PARKING: If you are coming in a bus that we don't know about please contact us at [email protected] so that we can give you directions on the roads the buses must take to get to the parking area. Buses will be parked and will remain in that location until they are re-boarded for the trip home. It will be a short walk down the hill to the Capitol Square, about 4 to 6 blocks. RPD officers will guide you across Broad Street and will stop traffic as necessary for pedestrian crossing. We would like to know the number of buses if possible so we can gauge how much parking will be needed. Passenger vehicles, including passenger vans, will NOT be permitted to park in the bus parking area. STREET CLOSINGS: Broad Street will be restricted to one lane in each direction from 14th Street to 7th Street and will be closed at from time to time for pedestrian traffic. 9th Street will be closed to vehicle traffic from Cary Street to Broad Street. Main Street will be closed from 14th Street to 9th Street. Franklin and Grace Streets between 8th and 9th. Bank Street will be closed as well. These street closures will be in effect from 7:00 am until approximately 4:00 pm. LOBBY TEAMS: Teams will begin forming at 8:00 am and start entering the GA Building right away. ARRIVE EARLY IF YOU INTEND TO LOBBY! We will meet at or near 10th and Bank Streets, form groups and move down 10th Street to Main to enter the building. Team Leaders will likely have orange VCDL clipboards and will be wearing high visibility vests. Seek them out as soon as you arrive and try to get on a team. Most team leaders will have a list of the Delegates and Senators with whom they will be meeting. However, if you can’t find a team with YOUR Delegate or Senator, we encourage you to join a team anyway, as things are likely to be crowded. Some Team Leaders are posting their Senator and Delegate assignments on Facebook. You can hook up with them in the VCDL Group. EXPECT LONG LINES: There will be a large turnout. Not everyone will fit in the building at once. When the capacity is reached, entry into the building will be halted until people leave. Please visit your assigned offices and perhaps your own Senator's and Delegate's offices and then exit the building so others can enter. Patience is essential. If you have trouble standing for extended periods consider bringing a folding chair. WE HAVE BEEN TOLD BY CPD AND DGS THAT THERE WILL BE NO SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS FOR HANDICAP ENTRY INTO THE BUILDING. DRESS FOR THE WEATHER: It is January. It can be cold. Most of the day will be spent outside. Please check the weather and dress appropriately. Business casual or better attire is suggested. When you are communicating with people you do so with your appearance as well as your words. Wear comfortable shoes. There is a hill to climb from Main to Broad and the Capitol Square area is hilly as well. The elevators in the building will be packed so you may end up using stairs. FOOD: There have been some food truck vendors who have indicated that they will be nearby. There are restaurants in the vicinity as well. However, with this many people in the area there will be long lines. It is advisable to bring snacks or sandwiches. We will post an alert soon if there are any prohibited items. We are waiting for advice from RPD and CPD. CARRY: As of this moment, carry is prohibited inside the General Assembly (GA) Building and the Capitol. For this reason we suggest that if you intend to go inside to lobby you should leave your firearm at home, in your hotel room, or out-of-sight in your locked vehicle. DO NOT LEAVE AN UNSECURED GUN IN AN UNLOCKED CAR! There have been multiple firearms stolen out of vehicles lately. DO NOT HANDLE A LOADED FIREARM. VCDL's firearm safety policy at all VCDL-sponsored meetings, events, or gatherings has always been that loaded firearms shall NOT be handled; they will remain holstered or otherwise secured at all times. Don't ask someone to hold your gun while you go in the building. We suggest that if you are lobbying and come unarmed that you travel in groups with a DD...Designated Defender. This person volunteers to stay outside while the others go in and make our voices heard. As an alternative, you can use a fanny pack type holster which can be taken off and handed to your companion for safe keeping while you go into the building. AGAIN, DO NOT TAKE THE FIREARM OUT OF ITS HOLSTER. Folding knives with a metal blades less than 3 inches are allowed. However, some of the Capitol police officers were not aware of such knives being permitted on Monday, January 13. If the Capitol Police won't let you bring in such a knife, request a sergeant or a lieutenant to be summoned. Twice I carried a 2.9-inch knife and placed it in the provided screening basket as I went through security on January 19th. No problem. Be patient with the Capitol Police on the screenings. It was not their idea, but Democrat leadership's idea. The police are just doing their job and VCDL has always had an excellent working relationship with them. SITUATIONAL AWARENESS: There have been many rumors, videos, and articles flying around the internet. We cannot stress enough that this is a peaceful day to address our Legislature. Yes, we hold a rally, but the point of the day is communication with our Representatives. To our knowledge there are no credible threats of violence. That being said, please practice appropriate situational awareness. IF YOU SEE A BAD ACTOR flag down a police officer and point it out. If someone tries to provoke you, smile and walk away. There is probably someone secretly recording the interaction, with the intent of capturing some kind of inappropriate reaction on your part. Don't take the bait. It's not worth the bad press. The eyes of the nation and the world are on Virginia and VCDL right now and we must show them that gun owners are not the problem. Lead by example. We have been and continue to be in close contact with several law enforcement agencies and will keep them informed of all potential threats that we become aware of. Law enforcement will be in abundance at the event, both uniformed and plain clothes. SCHEDULE: We begin lobbying at 8:00 am and continue until 10:30 am. From 11:00 am until noon we will have a rally at the Capital steps. It will be crowded, so try to get there early if you want to be able to see (and hear) the speakers. Once the rally is over you can continue lobbying, grab some lunch, or head back to your bus/car. OUR BUSES WILL DEPART AT 2:00 pm so allow yourself ample time to return to your bus. SPECIAL ISSUE OF THE DEFENDER: Normally our newsletter, The Defender, is mailed to members and not available to the public until the next copy is published. However, we have decided to make this one available to everyone as it contains important information about Lobby Day. Please review map to familiarize yourself with the layout. The link is here. Thank you all for your support. For those coming from other states to stand with Virginia, we appreciate you making the long trip. This will be a notable day in history. Let's all work together to keep it positive and to achieve our goal of protecting our right to keep and bear arms. |
Executive Member -VCDL
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