Bigfoot
.475 A&M Magnum
It sounds like my BIL is going to go with me. I hope so.
I'll find out in a couple of days.
Holy moly, wives complicate everything.
2nd Amendment Rally To Take Place At Virginia Capitol On January 20th
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I'll find out in a couple of days.
Holy moly, wives complicate everything.
Bigfoot
.475 A&M Magnum
No, IMO I do not think that anyone thinks that...
Besides that, Red Ralph has already been bought and paid for.
The payees are expecting results. He can't back out now.
To keep it simple, this is about the 2A side showing unity... Boosting moral.
And letting the Virginia Government know that the citizens are not going to be
steamrolled with tyranny "without a price to be paid."
That's my take on it anyway... This just rolling over for tyranny has to stop somewhere.
Marine Cpl
.577 Tyrannosaur.
Not trying to be a dick here. I’m really trying to understand. Perhaps there is something I’m not seeing but how is standing somewhere with a sign going to prevent politicians from steamrolling legislature? It’s never prevented politicians in other states. Never. Not once. I mean other than taking up arms in a real manner rather than in a symbolic gesture, there is no stopping politicians.
Acer-m14
20×102mm Vulcan
they said when and where .. i bet the place will be empty .. the Demorats will be somewhere else on a cushy safe space ..
holdover
.475 A&M Magnum
It demonstrates solidarity behind the cause. It demonstrates to the world that there is more than just six or seven white supremist hill billys who oppose the law. It demonstrates that there are large numbers of people who are not being represented by their ""owners"" It demonstrates that any attempt at confiscation could be met with severe blow back.
Will it stop them? Probably not. But hopefully they can see that kicking that hornets nest may not be a good idea after all. Hopefully.
Will it stop them? Probably not. But hopefully they can see that kicking that hornets nest may not be a good idea after all. Hopefully.
seezur
.40 S&W
The whole fight for the 2A is a bit of a sticky wicket. If you fight violently it’s just going to “prove” that 2A supporters are violent and guns are bad. If you don’t fight violently, they’re just going to keep pushing legislation.
I’m not really sure what the answer is but I hope they get a big turnout at their rally. At least if it ever comes to violence they can’t act surprised; they’ll have been warned.
I’m not really sure what the answer is but I hope they get a big turnout at their rally. At least if it ever comes to violence they can’t act surprised; they’ll have been warned.
Bigfoot
.475 A&M Magnum
Good post...
But, FIFY - "If you fight violently it’s just going to “prove” (( to the already anti 2A leftists )) that 2A supporters are violent and guns are bad."
But I know what you are getting at... Just sayin'
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Kirk_STNY
.45 acp
I'm planning on going. I'm sure there will be a large turnout of the anti gun side.
Bigfoot
.475 A&M Magnum
Now that plans are being made I am excited about going to Richmond. After the Holidays I will be counting the days.
I have been thinking about afterward. Going to South Carolina to visit my family members.
I will already be halfway there as it is and have the time. So I might as well.
I'm not going to want to come back home though.
At least not until springtime anyway... LOL
Maybe on the way back stop and visit the Museum of the Confederacy again.
I have been thinking about afterward. Going to South Carolina to visit my family members.
I will already be halfway there as it is and have the time. So I might as well.
I'm not going to want to come back home though.
At least not until springtime anyway... LOL
Maybe on the way back stop and visit the Museum of the Confederacy again.
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Acer-m14
20×102mm Vulcan
if your going don't forget to take some cement milk shakes .. just sayin .. LOL ..
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6.5 Creedmoor
I'm reading some threads on ARFcom about this as well.
Jan 20 is the one day a year that the politicians are onsite to be available to their constituants.
The VCDL ( Virginia Citizens Defense League ) is organizing the rally. Upper management and lobbyists will speak to the politicians, VCDL members and out of state supporters will be outside showing support.
They seem to be asking that you show up in tactical gear ( plate carriers, helmets etc) with ARs slung and open carrying sidearms.
I"m not a big fan of this but their thought is that jeans and tshirts didn't do squat in the past and the MSM is going to spin them as armed whackos regardless.
The VCDL has received 3000 new members since announcing the rally . Many are out of state supporters but the money will go to help all of us, regardless of what state we're in.
The rally is a yearly thing that has been going on for almost 20 yrs from what I've read.
Jan 20 is the one day a year that the politicians are onsite to be available to their constituants.
The VCDL ( Virginia Citizens Defense League ) is organizing the rally. Upper management and lobbyists will speak to the politicians, VCDL members and out of state supporters will be outside showing support.
They seem to be asking that you show up in tactical gear ( plate carriers, helmets etc) with ARs slung and open carrying sidearms.
I"m not a big fan of this but their thought is that jeans and tshirts didn't do squat in the past and the MSM is going to spin them as armed whackos regardless.
The VCDL has received 3000 new members since announcing the rally . Many are out of state supporters but the money will go to help all of us, regardless of what state we're in.
The rally is a yearly thing that has been going on for almost 20 yrs from what I've read.
Acer-m14
20×102mm Vulcan
crap i only have a Musket and a Mosin ..
but now they know of this and i bet they bail and tuck tail like yellow belly cock suckers .. something came up and we had to postpone this meeting
Bigfoot
.475 A&M Magnum
The way that we did things here in NY, and others have done elsewhere, didn't do squat.
So why keep doing it the way that obviously did not have the desired outcome?
Not being argumentative, just sayin'
Things could get squirrely but tactics that do not work have to be changed IMHO
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Robin
.577 Tyrannosaur.
I wonder how many of those, justifiably, outraged gun owners actually voted in the last election cycle.
Robin
Robin
Robin
.577 Tyrannosaur.
No matter how well done the protest is, big media will find something negative and sell that to the nation. I am sure there will be leftest provocateurs there, both sanctioned and lone wolf's with the sole purpose of stirring things up and give big media some red meat to slather the air waves with.
Robin
Robin
My suggestion to anyone heading down armed would be to skirt around Md. Md. SP will be watching for NY and Pa plates heading South on the 19th and North on the 21st and they’ll be fishing for illegal weapons. I’m sure most of you have thought of this but figured I’d post just in case
Robin
.577 Tyrannosaur.
Personally, I would prefer a commander that does not equivocate and responds to an unlawful order with a robust No Sir! If relieved, his men would know, and know why.I spoke with a retired Colonel today, I asked him about the situation in VA. And If the commander of the guard would refuse an unlawful order.
He said it could be done that way, but what he would do is to make his men ring the door bell , and say you don't have any weapons here do you? Ok have a nice day, This way he and his men would not be refusing an order, Just not do it so well .
Robin
holdover
.475 A&M Magnum
Me too. But ill take what I can get.
Bigfoot
.475 A&M Magnum
Yeah, that was an issue in Virginia just like here in NY.
Part of the problem here in NY is that people do not think that their vote will make a difference so they do not bother.
I have come close to doing that once myself... The wife said I can't believe you're not going to vote today.
That gave me an attitude adjustment and I went to the polling station.
In Virginia's case. There are districts that did not even field any GOP candidates. And of course voter apathy also.
Bigfoot
.475 A&M Magnum
I agree... The MSM is an enemy of the people... But what can ya do? .. It is what it is.
There will be people there dressed in, Revolutionary period garb, Bussiness casual, Full battle rattle
and everyday Joe, some armed, some not armed.... I will be one of the average Joes.
100% ... I agree with that also. Some are thinking that because there will be so many armed patriots there.
ANTIFA and the sort will not dare pull any shit... I do not agree with that because the leftists are out of their minds.
That's why the wife does not want me to go.
At the very least it is expected that leftist provocateurs will raise Confederate battle flags and NAZI flags
in an attempt to make us look bad. The plan in that event will be to seize the flag and strip them naked. It is being stressed to our side to remain peaceful. But in a scenario like that, I do not see how some punches and kicks will not be involved.
The wife had no problem with me going to both of the Albany rallies. But she is not liking the idea of me going to this one... I get it... But once again, it is what it is.
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Bigfoot
.475 A&M Magnum
Another thing to consider is the gun control laws within the Richmond city limits.
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6.5 Creedmoor
Do you know if Jan 20 is an open Lobby Day for anyone in the state to air their grievances?
Will you be sharing the lawn with people that are concerned with say,,hot dog carts at the beach or some other agenda?
Will you be sharing the lawn with people that are concerned with say,,hot dog carts at the beach or some other agenda?
BDinPutnam
.475 A&M Magnum
If I were them I would encourage everyone to attend wearing a suit.
Phazer
.450/400 Nitro Ex
Virginia is now in EXACTLY the same situation as New York. The Liberal progressives in the majority in the Virginia state house will run roughshod over individual liberties. The money and the population in the Northern Virginia suburbs (referred to as "NOVA" in the regional forums) are their five boroughs.
Their Leftist governor (who, by the way, admitted to being in a picture where he either wore blackface or dressed as a klansman) will sign whatever "common sense gun control" measures come through his legislature. The Democrats in Virginia are getting used to the money from Mike "no-soda-for-you" Bloomberg that is used to push their causes and get them elected.
Virginia cities and counties adopting 2A sanctuary resolutions is no different than the majority of NY state adopting resolutions opposing the unSAFE Act. It may feel good. It may look good on a map. But it does little to stem the poisonous blue tide. Virginians will simply ignore the new restrictions in much the same way that, it appears, MSR-owning New Yorkers failed to register.
After these laws pass in Virginia, you simply won't see full-featured MSRs with standard capacity magazines at ranges in the Northern Virginia suburbs. The rest of the state will continue to do as they've always done. Law enforcement in NOVA will be looking to make headlines with arrests showing how effective their new laws are. Meanwhile, LEOs in the rest of the state (except for small Liberal pockets in metropolitan areas) will continue to support the U.S. constitution, have good public relations with their communities, and continue to go shooting with their friends.
So...good luck Virginia. You'll need it.
Their Leftist governor (who, by the way, admitted to being in a picture where he either wore blackface or dressed as a klansman) will sign whatever "common sense gun control" measures come through his legislature. The Democrats in Virginia are getting used to the money from Mike "no-soda-for-you" Bloomberg that is used to push their causes and get them elected.
Virginia cities and counties adopting 2A sanctuary resolutions is no different than the majority of NY state adopting resolutions opposing the unSAFE Act. It may feel good. It may look good on a map. But it does little to stem the poisonous blue tide. Virginians will simply ignore the new restrictions in much the same way that, it appears, MSR-owning New Yorkers failed to register.
After these laws pass in Virginia, you simply won't see full-featured MSRs with standard capacity magazines at ranges in the Northern Virginia suburbs. The rest of the state will continue to do as they've always done. Law enforcement in NOVA will be looking to make headlines with arrests showing how effective their new laws are. Meanwhile, LEOs in the rest of the state (except for small Liberal pockets in metropolitan areas) will continue to support the U.S. constitution, have good public relations with their communities, and continue to go shooting with their friends.
So...good luck Virginia. You'll need it.
Bigfoot
.475 A&M Magnum
They are estimating that 20K to 25K 2A supporters will be there on lobby day. A lot of them armed.
I do not think that hot dog carts on the beach will be the order of the day... LOL
Bigfoot
.475 A&M Magnum
Virginia – Earlier in the week, we reported on how lawmakers over in Virginia were threatening to use the National Guard if members of local law enforcement refused to enforce laws passed in the state that they felt violated the second amendment.
Well, looks like Tazewell County isn’t going down without a fight. On top of calling themselves a second amendment sanctuary county, they’re also crafting a militia as well. The Virginia county has taken the movement that has swept across the state and added an element that is sure to trigger pro gun-grabbing politicians in the state.
www.lawenforcementtoday.com
Well, looks like Tazewell County isn’t going down without a fight. On top of calling themselves a second amendment sanctuary county, they’re also crafting a militia as well. The Virginia county has taken the movement that has swept across the state and added an element that is sure to trigger pro gun-grabbing politicians in the state.
It begins: Virginia forms active militia to protect sheriffs, citizens from unconstitutional laws
While lawmakers are busy trying to change the law to strip Americans of their rights, this county has proudly announced they're not going without a fight.
www.lawenforcementtoday.com
Bigfoot
.475 A&M Magnum
I was born and raised in rural South Carolina. I'm telling you guys, rural southerners are a little different.
I know this first hand... They are dead serious about their liberty and freedom. History backs me up on this.
This is in no way a knock on the people in NY or any other northern state... Not at all.
Do not expect this to go like NY or CT or MA etc. did.
I will eat a plate of crow if I am wrong... LOL
I know this first hand... They are dead serious about their liberty and freedom. History backs me up on this.
This is in no way a knock on the people in NY or any other northern state... Not at all.
Do not expect this to go like NY or CT or MA etc. did.
I will eat a plate of crow if I am wrong... LOL
Marine Cpl
.577 Tyrannosaur.
Crow plate inbound. Baked or fried? lol.
All jokes aside, it would help if they got what we got. Eventually, it cannot get ignored by SCOTUS like it has for us.
Bigfoot
.475 A&M Magnum
Facepalm...
I do not trust the SCOTUS with my (our) constitutional rights... Especially with Roberts on the bench.
The Democrats will have the Presidency again at some point. They have already hinted at increasing
the number of justices if need be to stack the court in their favor.
IMO, the situation in America will ultimately come down to we the people. And if we choose to be freemen or not.