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

05/02/10 - York county AGAIN / Gun shows and events!

Abbreviations used in VA-ALERT: http://www.vcdl.org/help/abbr.html ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. York county to look at restricting shooting again 2. Gun shows and events! ********************************************************* 1. York county to look at restricting shooting again ********************************************************* This Tuesday the York Board of Supervisors will meet to discuss possible restrictions on shooting guns within 1,000 feet of a school. If you want to speak against this unnecessary ordinance proposal, here is the information (thanks to Wesley Thomas): When: Tuesday, May 4th, 6 PM Where: York Hall 301 Main Street (old historic Yorktown) Carry is OK. Here is a story on the issue (thanks to Bryan Dunn for the link): http://www.dailypress.com/news/york-county/dp-local_york-notebook_0501may01,0,70462.story York/Poquoson notebook: New gun rules to be mulled again in York By Jon Cawley May 1, 2010 It's baaaaaack. York's supervisors are once again poised to address proposed changes to the county's firearms ordinance. At Tuesday's Board of Supervisors meeting, new regulations are on the work session agenda. Whatever comes out of that discussion will likely lead to a second round of public hearings on the topic. About a year ago, the board tabled the issue after several gun rights advocates expressed concerns during a public hearing in which two county supervisors were absent. But the issue has been on the Board of Supervisors menu since late 2008, following an incident involving dove hunters shooting on private property adjacent to Mount Vernon Elementary School that prompted a lock-down. Chief among the currently proposed changes is a prohibition on firing any type of firearm on property within 300 feet of a school and a requirement that school officials be notified prior to discharging firearms within 1,000 feet of any school site. Certain exemptions to this rule are also being mulled. The original recommendation was for gun discharges to be prohibited within 1,000 feet of schools. The new rules also would better define what falls under the categories of 'firearms' and 'pneumatic guns,' which include BB guns and Air Soft and paint ball guns. The new rules, if approved, would not restrict the use of pneumatic guns. Currently, York's ordinance restricts firearm discharges within certain higher-density neighborhoods where residents formally request a prohibition. The proposed ordinance amendments would add several neighborhoods to that list. How soon York adopts new measures will depend on Tuesday night's discussion. In a memo to the Board of Supervisors, York County Administrator James O. McReynolds recommended holding another public hearing once there is 'consensus on the language to be formally considered.' To learn more, go to the May 4 meeting agenda information posted on www.yorkcounty.gov .. ********************************************************* 2. 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 and events around the state. Dale City, April 10-11 Dorian Smith, Tom Pietras, Ken Laughman, Mark Jones, Terrell Prude', David Park, Jessie White, Dr Jerry Coffey, Kieth Dingwall, and Sam Childress Salem, April 17-18 Chris Sturgill, Bruce Powers, Randolph Hannah, Ken Modica, Kathy Smith, Dave Knight, Ken Hall, Don Beheler, Mike Bell, and Al Steed Jr. Virginia Beach, April 17-18 Hugh Cain, Jerry Brunner, Mark Spruill, Emy Conrad, Ed Burton, Larry Korn, Tim McElhannon, Bruce Garris, Pete Clark, Neal Jefferis, Gary & Irina Moeller, and Ron & Jean Hyson Shad Planking, April 21 Hugh Cain, Mark Spruill, Ed Burton, Larry Korn, Don Childs, Leonard Harris, Paul Henick, Philip Van Cleave, and Ron Hyson Chantilly, April 23-25 Robert Price, Hugh Conway, Thomas Wagner, James Kiser, Mike Vance, Jeff Fuller, Craig Smith, Terrell Prude' Jr., Mike Donatello, Max Padon, Russell Krull, Margaret Marcus, Roscoe Primrose, Paul Gwyther, Vin Miragliotta, Leslie McGerald, Richard McGerald, Dr. Jerry Coffey, and Danny Paulson Fullfillment Center packing party, May 2nd Rod Adams, Ken Ross, Kris Stoneley, Paul Spencer did a great job putting together packages to be distributed to gun stores. Ed Graves' company, Quality Services Moving in Lorton, VA, donated wrapping materials. 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. RICHMOND http://www.cegunshows.com, May 15-16 Saturday, May 15 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sunday, May 16 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. b. LYNCHBURG, May 15-16 This show is located at the James River Conference Center, 400 Court St, Lynchburg VA 24504 Saturday, May 15 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sunday, May 16 10:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Contact Al Steed Jr. at SWVAgunshows*vcdl.org to help in Lynchburg. c. FREDERICKSBURG http://www.guns-knives.com, May 22-23 Saturday, May 22 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sunday, May 23 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. d. DALE CITY http://www.olddominionshows.com, June 5-6 Saturday, June 5 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sunday, June 6 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. e. RICHMOND http://www.cegunshows.com, July 10-11 Saturday, July 10 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sunday, July 11 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. f. SALEM http://www.cegunshows.com, July 17-18 Saturday, July 17 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sunday, July 18 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. g. CHANTILLY http://www.cegunshows.com, July 30-August 1 Friday, July 30 3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Saturday, July 31 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sunday, August 1 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. h. DALE CITY http://www.olddominionshows.com, August 7-8 Saturday, August 7 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sunday, August 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. RICHMOND http://www.showmasters.us, August 7-8 Saturday, August 7 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sunday, August 8 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. j. ROANOKE http://www.showmasters.us, August 21-22 Saturday, August 21 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sunday, August 22 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. k. FISHERSVILLE http://www.showmasters.us, August 28-29 Saturday, August 28 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sunday, August 29 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Please contact Bob Schmidt at Shenandoahgunshows*vcdl.org to help in Fishersville. l. RICHMOND http://www.guns-knives.com, August 28-29 Saturday, August 28 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sunday, August 29 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Please contact our coordinator at CentralVAgunshows*vcdl.org to help at the Meadow Event Park in Doswell. ------------------------------------------- ***************************************************************************