Virginia Citizens Defense League, Inc. (VCDL)

Virginia Citizens Defense League, Inc.
PO. Box 513, Newington, VA 22122 • 804-639-0600 • 703-372-3285 • 757-271-3705 • 540-446-5783

09/30/09 - VCDL Freedom Rally, gun shows and events!

Abbreviations used in VA-ALERT: http://www.vcdl.org/help/abbr.html ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. VCDL Freedom Rally on October 17th is a "must attend" event! 2. Roanoke Rifle and Revolver Club hosting a VCDL shoot on October 10th! 3. Gun shows and events! ************************************************** 1. VCDL Freedom Rally on October 17th is a "must attend" event! ************************************************** I find myself in the frustrating position of telling you that you really, really don't want to miss the VCDL Freedom Rally, while at the same time not being able to share ALL the details. The problem is that some of it is to be a surprise, so you're stuck having to take my word for it on blind faith. :-( Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 17th from 2 PM to 7 PM. The rally will be at two locations during the day: 1) the Innsbrook Shoppes mall (Cox and Broad) and 2) near the Republican Roundup being held by the GOP 7th District at the SnagAJob Pavilion (Nuchols Road and Lake Brook Drive). The two locations are about a mile apart and parking should not be a problem at either location. VCDL members in orange vests will be coordinating the effort, helping with such things as parking and directions. We will have professionally made signs with various messages on them for members to carry. Doc Thompson of WRVA (AM 1140 in Richmond) will be one of our guest speakers. Afterwards, various restaurants at the Innsbrook Shoppes will be welcoming gun owners onto their premises for a meal before you head home. We will have a list of restaurants and whether they will be offering any discounts to VCDL members in a future update. We expect national and local TV coverage of this rally. EM Matt Gottchalk will also be filming the event for the VCDL web site. Be sure to bring your whole family, friends, co-workers and other like- minded people (like those from other liberty groups). So far we have over 125 people who are coming, that's a great start but let's really dwarf that number and absolutely flood the place! *** Oh, and bring a camera. ;-) *** I am keeping a rough count of attendees. If you are coming and have NOT already done so, send an email to: FreedomRally*vcdl.org Make the subject line "YES" with a dash and the number of attendees, like this: "YES - 4" We will NOT read the body of the email itself, but will simply count attendance by looking at the subject line. **Please respond ONLY if you are ABLE to attend.** See you Saturday, October 17th from 2:00 PM to 7 PM! ************************************************** 2. Roanoke Rifle and Revolver Club hosting a VCDL shoot on October 10th! ************************************************** Again this year, Roanoke Rifle and Revolver Club (RRRC) will host the VCDL/RRRC Defensive Pistol Shoot on Saturday, October 10th at the RRRC ranges. Setup time starts at 0800; Shooter registration at 0900; New shooter briefing at 0930; shooters meeting at 0945; and the event will start at 1000. Free hot dogs and soft drinks will be furnished by VCDL---and extra "fixings" will be provided by member's families. The event is open to the public--Shooters, come on out and support this event !! We still need prizes to award to shooters--the goal is to have something for everyone !! We are seeking prizes--no prize is too large--or too small !! Ask the business folks you trade with for their support !! Prizes are awarded by drawing, using shooters registration numbers--so all have an equal chance of winning. Help us support this super event !!! More info will be announced closer to the shoot. AL STEED JR 540-890-0970 (Local call from Roanoke area) ************************************************** 3. Gun shows and events! ************************************************** The Virginia Citizens Defense League thanks the following member-activists who generously gave of their time to advance and help defend the rights of their fellow gun owners by working our recruiting and information booths at gun shows around the state. Hampton, September 19-20 Hugh Cain, Monte Oakes, Ed Burton, Jack Dougherty, Bill Slifer, Jim Collins, Larry Korn, Doug Kelsey, Gerald Brunner, Lee Affholter, Merlin Billings, Doug Peterson, Jon Geel, Paul Akong, and Ron Lilly As an all volunteer organization, VCDL depends on YOU to volunteer your time at our area events, where we recruit new activists and keep gun owners informed. No experience necessary; if it's your first time we'll pair you with a veteran volunteer. To find out more about helping at our gun show tables, go to: http://www2.vcdl.org/cgi-bin/wspd_cgi.sh/vcdl/gs.html and click on any of the blue links, or contact the coordinator for the show/event listed below with which you are interested in helping. Here are the upcoming events with which we need YOUR help: a. CHANTILLY http://www.cegunshows.com, October 2-4 Friday, October 2 3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Saturday, October 3 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sunday, October 4 10:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Please contact Danny Paulson at NOVAgunshows*vcdl.org to help in Chantilly. b. HARRISONBURG http://www.showmasters.us, October 10-11 Saturday, October 10 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sunday, October 11 10:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Please contact Bob Schmidt at Shenandoahgunshows*vcdl.org to help in Harrisonburg. c. VIRGINIA BEACH http://www.guns-knives.com, October 10-11 Saturday, October 10 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sunday, October 11 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Please contact Ron and Jean Hyson at VBgunshows*vcdl.org to help in Virginia Beach. d. RICHMOND http://www.cegunshows.com, October 17-18 Saturday, October 17 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sunday, October 18 10:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Contact Audrey Muehleisen at CentralVAgunshows*vcdl.org to help at the Showplace in Mechanicsville. e. FREDERICKSBURG http://www.guns-knives.com, October 24-25 Saturday, October 24 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sunday, October 25 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Contact Robert Herron at Fredericksburggunshows*vcdl.org to help in Fredericksburg. f. ROANOKE http://www.showmasters.us, October 24-25, 2009 Saturday, October 24 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sunday, October 25 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. 12:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Please contact Al Steed, Jr. at SWVAgunshows*vcdl.org to help in Roanoke. g. RICHMOND http://www.guns-knives.com, Oct 31-Nov 1, 2009 Saturday, October 31 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sunday, November 1 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. *** NEW GUN SHOW *** Please contact our coordinator at CentralVAgunshows*vcdl.org to help at the Meadow Event Park. h. DALE CITY http://www.olddominionshows.com, November 7-8 Saturday, November 7 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sunday, November 8 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. 12:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Please contact Sam Childress at NOVAgunshows*vcdl.org to help in Dale City. i. NORFOLK http://www.showmasters.us, November 7-8 Saturday, November 7 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sunday, November 8 10:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Please contact Ed Burton at Norfolkgunshows*vcdl.org to help at the Norfolk Scope. j. RICHMOND http://www.showmasters.us, November 14-15 Saturday, November 14 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sunday, November 15 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. 12:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Contact our coordinator at CentralVAgunshows*vcdl.org to help at the Richmond Raceway Complex. k. CHANTILLY http://www.cegunshows.com, November 20-22 Friday, November 20 3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Saturday, November 21 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sunday, November 22 10:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Please contact Danny Paulson at NOVAgunshows*vcdl.org to help in Chantilly. l. HAMPTON http://www.guns-knives.com, November 28-29 Saturday, November 28 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sunday, November 29 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Please contact Ron Lilly at HamptonRoadsgunshows*vcdl.org to help in Hampton. m. RICHMOND http://www.cegunshows.com, December 5-6 Saturday, December 5 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sunday, December 6 10:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Contact Audrey Muehleisen at CentralVAgunshows*vcdl.org to help at the Showplace in Mechanicsville. n. HARRISONBURG http://www.showmasters.us, December 12-13 Saturday, December 12 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sunday, December 13 10:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Please contact Bob Schmidt at Shenandoahgunshows*vcdl.org to help in Harrisonburg. o. FREDERICKSBURG http://www.guns-knives.com, December 12-13 Saturday, December 12 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sunday, December 13 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Contact Robert Herron at Fredericksburggunshows*vcdl.org to help in Fredericksburg. p. DALE CITY http://www.olddominionshows.com, December 19-20 Saturday, December 19 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sunday, December 20 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. 12:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Please contact Sam Childress at NOVAgunshows*vcdl.org to help in Dale City. q. SALEM http://www.cegunshows.com, December 19-20 Saturday, December 19 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sunday, December 20 10:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Please contact Al Steed, Jr. at SWVAgunshows*vcdl.org to help in Salem. ------------------------------------------- ***************************************************************************