The Virginia Attorney General has just set the record straight: there is NO requirement to show previous in-person training when renewing a CHP.
The Virginia Citizens Defense League is an all-volunteer, non-partisan grassroots organization dedicated to defending the human rights of all Virginians.
Philip has written extensively in support of Gun Owner Rights in addition to his on the ground activism throughout Virginia.
Philip Van Cleave believes in the Right to Keep and Bear Arms as a fundamental human right and is an unabashed supporter who has fought for the right to keep and bear arms for many years in Virginia and across the USA. Visit: www.vcdl.org
VA Governor Youngkin Vetoes 30 Gun-Control Bills, Major Defeat for Gun Banners
Gun-control took it on the chin as VA Governor Youngkin stood shoulder-to-shoulder with Virginia’s lawful gun-owners!
Virginia Democrats in General Assembly Continue Rampage to Destroy Gun Rights
Democrats continue their rampage against Virginia’s gun owners & the 2nd amendment. While Republicans continue to fight for us. Votes in committee and subcommittee were all along party lines.
Dominion Energy Betrays Gun Owners with Dark Monies!
The real treachery here is by Dominion Energy for providing money used to put out phony “pro-gun” ads aimed at suppressing the vote of gun owners for Glen Youngkin.
Virginia Citizens Defense League Statement on Lobby Day 2021, January 18th 2021
Lobby Day is on track for this Monday, January 18. Lobby Day in 2021 is like all our other previous Lobby Days – we are peacefully lobbying to protect our rights, we are not protesting anything.
“No Guns” Signs Posted Around Virginia Capitol Area In Richmond ~ Deception
The intent of the signs posted by the city of Richmond, VA is to purposely mislead gun owners so they don’t lawfully carry legal weapons in that area.
What Happened To All the Ammo? ~ 9mm? – 223? – 5.56? – 300BLK?
What Happened To All the Ammo? A perfect storm has basically made cheap ammunition as scarce as hen’s teeth…
Virginia Democrat U.S Senators Introduce Sweeping Gun Control Bill
Senator Mark Warner and Senator Tim Kaine have decided to stab not only Virginia gun owners in the back, but all of America’s lawful gun owners with a new unconstitutional gun control bill.
Virginia Counties Pass NO-Gun Control Resolutions, Southampton Ahead of the Curve
Southampton County was a late adopter of their Second Amendment Sanctuary resolution and had the foreknowledge that localities might be able to pass their own local gun-control.
Virginia: Survey Grades for the Federal Primary & Conventions
Unfortunately, all of the Democrat candidates and about 40% of the Republican candidates have NOT answered the VCDL Federal Candidate Survey.
Virginia: Bowling Pin Shoot to Benefit VCDL set for July 11 2020 in Louisa County!
This Bowling Pin match is going to benefit the Virginia Citizens Defense League in the fight for our right to keep and bear arms.
Apartment Rentals & Firearms, The Less They Know the Better
If leasing an apartment, some thoughts on what to do and not to do if you have firearms.
VCDL Taking Action to Reopen Indoor Gun Ranges in VA
An Executive Order from Gov Northam shut down all indoor shooting ranges, classifying them as “entertainment.” Practicing a life-saving skill is NOT a game!
Virginia: VCDL’s Historic Lobby Day 2020, Part 1 of 6
After the 2019 election, Democrats declare war on gun owners and the Virginia political map changes color from mixed red and blue, to solid green
Virginia “Assault Weapon” Ban Bill To Be Heard On Friday, 2/7/20.. At 8 AM!
The remaining “Assault Weapon ” ban bill, HB 961, will either be heard on Friday or it will be dead. We have to assume it will be heard and need a strong turnout to oppose this monstrosity.
Virginia: Get Your Elected Local Officials To Join Us On Lobby Day!
For all VA residents in sanctuary counties, cities, or towns, please contact your local elected officials (supervisors & sheriffs) & encourage all of them to join us in Richmond on Monday, January 20
Virginia Governor Northam’s Lobby Day Gun Ban, Don’t Take The Bait
The Democrats are afraid of the voters and want to portray this peaceful assembly of law-abiding gun owners in the worst possible way. They would love for it to degenerate to violence, rioting.
Virginia: How You Can Help With Lobbying the General Assembly Starting Jan. 8 2020
Virginia: How You Can Help With Lobbying the General Assembly Starting Jan. 8 2020
Virginia Beach to Vote on 2A Sanctuary Resolution on Jan. 6th
Virginia Beach’s Mayor has called a special session on January 6th at 6 pm with one item on the agenda: a Second Amendment Constitutional Resolution.
Virginia: Urgent Action Needed: Please Flood Budget Hearings on Thursday
Governor Northam wants to allocation millions to take away our guns and we need to ask legislators face-to-face if they are going to support that budget item.
Virginia: Important Statement about VCDL Capital Lobby Day, Jan 20th 2020
Monday, January 20, is Virginia Citizens Defense League’s capital Lobby Day. It is not VCDL’s Protest Day. There is a distinct difference between the two.
VA: VCDL’s Position On Gun Control & “Compromise”- Screw “Grandfathering”
Once passed into law, gun controllers hope that gun owners will go back to sleep so the gun-control agenda can keep moving forward without massive opposition.
Virginia: 2A Sanctuary Meetings – Updates, Corrections, Additions – 12/7/19
Prince William County to vote on Second Amendment Sanctuary resolution on December 10, 2019, but the new supervisor, Democrat Ann Wheeler, vows to repeal any resolution.
Virginia Second Amendment Sanctuary Hearings/Votes The Week Of 12/9 – 12/13/19 ~VIDEO
Second Amendment Sanctuary hearings are overflowing (YEA!), so bring warm clothing as you might have to stand outside. Please stay & keep the attendance numbers up until the end of the sanctuary heari
VA: Two More Sanctuaries Counties, Two Punts, & One Delay On Wednesday Night – VIDEOS
The Augusta County Sheriff estimated about 1,800 people attended, including overflow outside! Unanimous vote for the resolution. Only 3 people refused a Guns Save Lives sticker.
Virginia Now Has 41 Second Amendment Sanctuaries! – Sanctuary Tsunami Continues VIDEO
Virginia Beach. A massive turnout, estimated at between 1,000 and 1,500 individuals. Filled up the meeting room, down the hall, out the doors and flooded the area at the front of the building.
Monday Was An Excellent Night For VA Gun Owners – 7 More 2A Sanctuaries ~ VIDEO
Louisa, Halifax, Buchanan, Rappahannock, Greensville, and Russell counties are all sanctuaries now! So is the town of Exmore! HUGE turnouts continue! 30 Sanctuaries and counting!
VCDL President Speaking at 2A Rally at Virginia Capitol on December 9th
Governor Northam and his band of gun snatchers have proposed legislation for the 2020 session that would make law-abiding gun owners felons by July 2020.
Virginia Has Three New 2A Sanctuary Counties, Action Items, More Hearings..
The auditorium is full inside the Pulaski County meeting and was full at 6:00, an hour before the meeting started. At least 300 standing outside on the steps and walks and sidewalks. We aren’t getting
2A Tsunami Rolls On! Giles & Nottoway Counties Virginia Just Become a 2A Sanctuaries
Giles & Nottoway County just become a 2A Sanctuaries!! The massive giant, that is Virginia’s gun owners, is awake and they are not in a good mood.