Virginia Gun Owners Forum - VGOF

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VCDL's meeting schedule: http://www.vcdl.org/meetings.html
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Abbreviations used in VA-ALERT: http://www.vcdl.org/help/abbr.html
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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!


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1. VCDL Freedom Rally on October 17th is a "must attend" event!
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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!


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2. Roanoke Rifle and Revolver Club hosting a VCDL shoot on October
10th!
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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)


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3. Gun shows and events!
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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.


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VA-ALERT is a project of the Virginia Citizens Defense League, Inc.
(VCDL). VCDL is an all-volunteer, non-partisan grassroots organization
dedicated to defending the human rights of all Virginians. The Right to
Keep and Bear Arms is a fundamental human right.

VCDL web page: http://www.vcdl.org

If you're in the Richmond area today, tune into WRVA AM 1140 to hear VCDL President Philip Van Cleave speak about the upcoming Freedom Rally. Or you can listen to streaming audio via the web.

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Talk show personality Doc Thompson is having me on his show today to talk about both the VCDL Freedom Rally coming up on October 17th and the McDonald vs Chicago case being heard by the Supreme Court. I will be on at around 3:05 PM.

Doc's show is in Richmond on WRVA (AM 1140) and can also be heard on streaming video here:

http://wrva.com/pages/streaming.html