Today at the gun show
[Submitted Article from Speedy Mercer]I arrived 5 minutes late Memorial day for my shift at the VCDL table at the Harrisonburg Gun Show at Rockingham fairgrounds. I apologized to Mike Piper and rolled...
View ArticlePreparation, Not “Fear”
Preparation, Not “Fear”by Bill Taggart People who are not “firearms enthusiasts” often react predictably when the notion of carrying a handgun enters the discussion. By now, I have engaged...
View ArticleWhy Carry a Gun?
[This email was forwarded to us from reader Paul Stacy - C]Why Carry A Gun I don't carry a gun to kill people. I carry a gun to keep from being killed. I don't carry a gun to scare people. I carry...
View ArticleOpen Carry Dinners
From our friend, Paul (the Loomer) HenickPictures from the July Richmond OC Dinner.The story is simple - a bunch of folks in the Richmond area get together for dinner at a local restaurant once a...
View ArticleGuest Post
Submitted via comment form (I asked permission to post it under their name, but never got a reply, so I'm posting it anonymously):Phillip Van Cleave recently put out an alert on the Michigan study of...
View ArticleRange suggestions?
From KC via our contact form:We are thinking about getting a .50 Barrett, but have not been able to find a range that would allow us to shoot these weapons, since they have a range up to 2000 meters....
View ArticleConstitution Party Recruiting 2009 Election Candidates
NOTE: This was submitted as a guest blog post. VCDL does not endorse or support any particular political party. This is being posted for informational purposes and its posting should not be construed...
View ArticleFreedom Rally Comments
Philip and Sailorcurt have crtainly given our readers a great rundown of all the happenings at the Rally this past Saturday and Matt Gottschalk's professional quality videos and Old Virginian's...
View ArticleGuest Post - question on carrying in vehicle
I have a question on the subject of carrying in vehicles and the law. I don't wear belts, ever. Hence, I use an "inside the pants" clip-style holster for my carry gun (Sig P220 .45). But it is not...
View ArticleGuest Post - Mixed messages
President Obama says he supports the 2nd ammendment, Eric Holder the AGUSA does not. He can deny all he wants but look at regulations VCDL reports that he brings forward. The problem is really simple...
View ArticleGuest Post - Carry Parkway/clarification?
Can anyone shed some light on the status of concealed carry on the Blue Ridge Parkway? It's my understanding that, beginning sometime this Feb., it will once again be legal for VA concealed carry...
View ArticleUse of Lethal Force
The following was submitted as a guest post. First a disclaimer: I am not a lawyer nor do I play one on the internet. I didn't even stay at a Holiday Inn Express last night. I'll answer the...
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