Delegate Steve Heretick ([email protected] | (804) 698-1079) - He's broken ranks with his party before, and he's fairly moderate overall. He has received no funding from Everytown/Brady, but has been backed by Bob's Gun Shop (major local firearm retailer in Norfolk) in both 2007 and 2018.

Delegate Roslyn Tyler ([email protected] | (804) 698-1075) - To everyone's shock, she voted against all gun control bills that were up for vote in the House last week. She has received no funding from Everytown/Brady, but was backed by the Commonwealth Sportsmen's Alliance in 2019. She narrowly won the election last year by only two percentage points, so she likely recognizes her vulnerability in the 2021 election.

Delegate Lashrecse Aird ([email protected] | (804) 698-1063) - Has received no funding from Everytown/Brady, but was backed by the Commonwealth Sportsmen's Alliance. She only won by a margin of about ten percentage points in 2019, which isn't much considering her opponent was a Independent, and she outspent him 10:1. She could be vulnerable to a strong Republican challenger in 2021.

Delegate Lee Carter ([email protected] | (804) 698-1050) - Previously voted against H.B. 421 (repeals all preemption), H.B. 674 (red flag), and H.B. 812 (one handgun per month) earlier this session. Has also received no funding from Everytown/Brady. He's in a competitive district, and only won by six percentage points in 2019. He may be a strong ally for us.

Delegate Mike Mullin ([email protected] | (804) 698-1093) - Has received no funding from Everytown/Brady, but was backed by the Commonwealth Sportsmen's Alliance in 2017.
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Delegate Mark Sickles ([email protected] | (804) 698-1043) - He received funding from the Brady Campaign way back in 2003, then he was backed by the NSSF in 2014. This is an unlikely one, but it's worth trying.

Delegate Luke Torian ([email protected] | (804) 698-1052) - He has received no funding from Everytown/Brady, but was backed by the NSSF in 2011. The recent redistricting significantly increased the Democrat voters in his district, as it previously leaned Republican. So he might feel safe voting for an AWB, but it's still worth contacting him.

Delegate David Bulova ([email protected] | (804) 698-1037) - He has received no funding from Everytown/Brady, but was backed by the NSSF in 2012 and the Commonwealth Sportsmen's Alliance in 2016. He voted against H.B. 421 earlier this session, so he seems to at least recognize radical bills and not blindly vote for anything his Democrat collegues put in front of him. He could probably be convinced to vote against H.B. 961 if he hasn't decided to do so already.

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I find my distrust, and dislike for cops is coming full circle.

In my late teens and early 20s I pretty much hated them. By the time I was 32 or so that had flipped. Now that I'm 45, the circle is turning again, snd frankly after seeing some things as of late, especially today, I think I'm hitting that fulcrum point again.

I mean I just can't trust or like that. Would they have been so pushy if we were armed? I certainly didn't see any pushing around on the 20th.

I get that there are "some" on our side. But frankly, the more I see, the less I think those numbers are.

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OWNERS AND MODS NEED TO NUKE/SANITIZE THIS SITE OF ALL VA THREADS.

Quoted: Each and every year since 1995, VCDL has been preventing bad bills from passing into law and expanding the scope of liberty, like being able to carry in a restaurant, library, driving onto school property to drop off or pick up your kid, being able to get out of your car on school property(leaving the gun in the car), being able to walk through a park, being able to get an instant temporary carry permit if your local clerk tries to dick with you and delay your approval/renewal, and probably other stuff I'm not thinking of at the moment. I've witnessed this. We have consistently gained ground because of VCDL, sometimes in small steps, other times big steps. Yeah, we may be stuck with this for time being but on the other hand they are stuck with US for the time being. This isn't going away. WE are not going away. Some may throw up their hands and go back to the TV but shit like this only motivates me to do more.
See you guys at the Bloomberg party.

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https://i.imgur.com/8ZjWUW2.jpg

Fucking Kangaroo Rubber Stamp Communist Parliament bullshit.

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Out of curiosity, how would the VSP have handled this situation had the crowd been comprised of Sheriff’s deputies?

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Respectfully, I vehemently disagree.

We are not there yet.  We do not need to hide in the shadows.  There is nothing being planned here.  There are no illegal or immoral activities being discussed. The mods are keeping the COC well under control (God bless you, that really does have to be migraine & carpal tunnel inducing).

Let EVERYONE know what is happening here.  We are petitioning our government for the redress of grievances.

There is also no better place than here for the sharing of information, real time news, on the ground live intel and discussions among some incredibly astute folks.

This is also a phenomenal relief valve.  People are fucking pissed.  Personally, I'd rather have people vent here, then lose their shit out in the real world.

All that said, let them see the discord!

If they're watching, and they surely are - let them see it.  Coupled with the BoS's, 2A Sactuaries, Lobby Day, the various hearings and meetings. We are NOT going away and we are NOT being quiet about it. No one is doing anything wrong or underhanded.  In fact, just the opposite.

They cannot undermine our Civil Rights, which are unalienable and divinely bestowed.  Our legislators are mortal, our rights cannot be taken by man.  We simply will not allow it.

We are not a small minority.  Now is not the time to be silent.

Sic Semper Tyrannis

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So is this the last time they cross the line, or are we going to redraw it for the 100th “last time” ?

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That's a leftist response. Name call somebody because you can't handle the truth. All the rally did was show the democrats that gun owners will comply with any ridiculous law they conjure up. Evidence them continuing to pass unconstitutional gun laws.

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Literally no one trusts the VSP.

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OWNERS AND MODS NEED TO NUKE/SANITIZE THIS SITE OF ALL VA THREADS.

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I absolutely love how gun owners shit on other gun owners.
No wonder the other side wins.

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Can the state tell you that mags over 12 rounds are no longer legal and must leave the state?  If you brought it legally I can't see how they can do it.  I know theres been court cases on this but I cant seem to find them

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So is this the last time they cross the line, or are we going to redraw it for the 100th “last time” ?

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Can the state tell you that mags over 12 rounds are no longer legal and must leave the state?  If you brought it legally I can't see how they can do it.  I know theres been court cases on this but I cant seem to find them

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New York, New Jersey, and Hawaii did it.

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Yep, https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/503720/Capture3_JPG-1267260.JPGLiterally
https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/503720/Capture4_JPG-1267262.JPG

(screenshots from vid courtesy of @Riflenoob, who was there in person representing us all)

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Fuck these motherfucking tyrants.

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So they pass anti guns laws, then immediately hide behind men with guns? Did I get that right?

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So is this the last time they cross the line, or are we going to redraw it for the 100th “last time” ?

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Yep. And they also send those same men with guns to take yours. If you resist, you will be shot and killed by those men with guns because you didn't give up yours in the name of reducing gun violence.

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@Riflenoobs video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PebLrxV-dtg

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Post something helpful.

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The Supreme Court of Virginia has a conservative majority, and they are the final word on any claims made under the state constitutional guarantee.

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Nothing good will come of this. Stand strong, VA brothers and sisters.

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FWIW, there are a variety of ways a state can ban items previously legally purchased.  But it's usually done in a way that it doesn't run afoul of the "takings" aspects of the law.  And not sure about other states but it's been fought in court in California.  California grandfathered them, allowing people to keep the ones they had but banning new acquisitions, etc.  The pols then tried by bill and initiative to lift the grandfathering.  The  case for/against the grandfathering, Duncan v. Becerra, was heard by The Honorable Roger Thomas Benitez, a Senior United States District Judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of California.  He not only found for the grandfathering but essentially held that any restriction on magazines was unconstitutional.  In about a week, essentially every available magazine over 10 rounds in capacity arrived in California.  His ruling is on hold now as it continues through the federal court system.  His ruling masterfully attacked not only magazine laws but set up major constitutional issues that could positively (or negatively depending on your side) impact a wide range of firearms laws.  It's pushing it's way through the 9th Circuit, being watched closely by a wide range of interested parties.

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Bullshit.

Some of you guys act like the happenings in VA are a new phenomenon.  Millions of us have been dealing with this shit for decades.

You don't need to hide in fear.  Name one person that has ever been "red flagged" for something they said on here.  If anything, there needs to be more open discussion not less.  Civil disobedience is how you win these battles.

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Virginia isn’t going to actively enforce it.  They will put it on the books and call it a win, just like CA, CT, NY, NJ, MD.  They will ignore the 4-5% compliance rate.  A few incidental arrests will occur.  Then the next shooting will have them pushing registration.

Then they will send letters demanding surrender of firearms or successively larger fines after the next big shooting after that.

There will NEVER be mass enforcement.  Confiscation by cop won’t happen.

They will bleed you dry with fines, liens against your house, and garnishing wages.  Registration is the death knell.