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June 1st, 2013

Defensive Handgun II class is here!

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Defensive Handgun II

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Utilizing skills learned in Defensive Handgun I, students will learn addition techniques to properly deploy a defensive handgun under these circumstances:

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Shooting from cover / concealment

Escort techniques

“Man down” drill

Shooting while injured

Disorientation drill

Shooting from your vehicle

Utilizing your vehicle as cover

Low light / Night fire (or simulated night fire)

and other topics…
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This course will require a small degree of physical activity; running, dragging heavy objects, etc. Students should be physically prepared to meet these challenges.

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The cost for this class is $200.00. There is a prerequisite of having completed our Defensive Handgun I class.

Visit http://www.ProactiveShooters.com to register for this class

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Dale City, VA Gun Show June 1-2, 2013

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http://www.olddominionshows.com/Dale_Ci ... e_1-2.aspx

Dale City, VA Gun Show June 1-2

Show Location: VFW Post 1503, 14631 Minnieville Rd, Dale City, VA.

Directions: From I-95, north of Dale City / Potomac Mills, take exit 158b Prince William Pkwy. West. Go about 3 miles. Turn left on Minnieville Road, and go about 3 miles. The VFW post will be on the left.

From I-95, south of Dale City / Potomac Mills, take exit 152 onto Route 234 West. Go 4 miles. Turn right onto Spriggs Road. Turn right onto Minnieville Road. The VFW post will be about 1/8 of a mile on your right after .

175 six-foot tables available at $55 each.

Gun Show Hours:
Sat. 9am - 5pm
Sun. 9am - 4pm
Setup: Friday 12pm - 8

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June 7th, 2013

The Nation's Gun Show, Chantilly VA - June 7-9, 2013

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For complete listing: http://thenationsgunshow.com/

The Nation's Gun Show, Chantilly, VA

February 8, 9 & 10, 2013
April 19, 20 & 21, 2013
June 7, 8 & 9, 2013
July 26, 27, 28, 2013
September 27, 28 & 29, 2013
November 22, 23 & 24, 2013
December 27, 28 & 29, 2013

Dulles Expo Center
4320 Chantilly Shopping Center
Chantilly, VA 20153

22 Miles from Washington, DC - Directions: I-66, Exit 53B,
go 3 miles Rt. 28 N, turn right onto Willard Rd.,
take 2nd left into the Chantilly Shopping Center, Follow signs to Expo Center

**Annual Pass**
Do you want to beat the lines at the Nation's Gun Show?
We are now offering an Annual Pass for purchase online or by phone.
8 Shows Total! Order Today!
Price is $125.00. Reserve online or give us a call at 540-953-0016.

http://thenationsgunshow.com/LinkClick. ... 9&tabid=36

C & E Gun Shows and Showmasters combine 32 years of Excellence in Gun Show Promotion and is pleased to PRESENT The LARGEST Gun Show in the Metro D. C. Area! Held at the Dulles Expo in Chantilly, VA.

1000 tables of vendors and displays....

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June 11th, 2013

Republican Primaries 11 June 2013 - VGOF endorsements

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There are a lot of districts that will be holding primaries for Republican House seats in Richmond. I've tried to put together information from a few different sources to try to get as clear of a picture as possible regarding who should get our vote based only on their stances on firearms.

This is my first attempt to weigh in with any elections, so hopefully, I don't break something :)

Dist 6
Jeff Campbell endorsed by NRA and by VGOF, though he did not answer the VCDL survey.

Dist 15
Todd Gilbert - VCDL-PAC endorsed and VGOF endorsed

Dist 16
Les Adams
Kenneth Bowman
Both candidates answered the VCDL survey, but neither has a record to run on - VGOF is neutral in this race

Dist 19
Terry L Austin
Zachary Hatcher
Zach Martin
James K McKelvey
No survey answers - nothing known about these candidates. This primary is to replace an incumbent that's retiring. No endorsement from VGOF for any candidate.

Dist 28
Craig Ennis answered the survey, but OPPOSES allowing guns on K-12 property. Probably still a big improvement over Howell - we need some new blood here and getting rid of Howell's games in the House would certainly mix things up.

Dist 29 & 54
Beverly Sherwood (incumbent) / Mark Berg (challenger)
Bobby Orrock (incumbent) / Dustin Curtis (challenger)
Both incumbents have a lengthy record of pro-gun votes, but both refuse to go on record with their positions. Both challengers answered the VCDL survey 100%, but have no record to run on. So, you're left to vote for history with no promises or promises with no history. Vote your gut on this one - no VGOF endorsement for any candidate.

Dist 33
VGOF endorses David LaRock

Dist 85
VGOF endorses Scott Taylor

Make sure to get out and vote tomorrow!

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June 15th, 2013

NRA Range Safety Officer class - Saturday, June 15, 2013

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An NRA Range Safety Officer class has been added to our training calendar for Saturday, June 15, 2013. Class will be held in our Henrico office, and seating is limited. The cost for this certification class is $120.00 and advance registration and payment is required.
More details here -

http://proactiveshooters.com/nra-range-safety-officer-class/

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Project Appleseed: Montpelier, VA June 15-16, 2013

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Full details: https://appleseedinfo.org/search-states ... tionid=232

Cavalier Rifle and Pistol Club, Inc.
Montpelier, VA

Address: 141 Boondock Lane, Montpelier, VA 23192

Website: http://www.cavrpc.org

When/Where/Type/Notes:
Date: April 20, 2013 - April 21, 2013
Date: June 15, 2013 - June 16, 2013
Date: September 21, 2013 - September 22, 2013
Date: November 16, 2013 - November 17, 2013

Safety Notice:

Rifles must be cased and left in vehicle until after the Safety Briefing. Do Not bring your firearms out until instructed to bring them to the firing line. No loaded firearms on the range unless on the firing line and load command has been given. Eye and ear protection required. No illegal types of legal firearms are allowed. Some ranges are .22 rimfire only. At ranges that allow centerfire no firearms over .30 cal are allowed.

Range Fee: None

Camping Available:

Yes, a beautiful camping area near the range and next to a lake.
You can fish if you have a Virginia fishing licence.
Room for campers and a dumping station ($10.00 fee)
New mens and womens restroom facilities (handicap accessible) with showers.

Hotels:

No motels close to the range. Ashland is about 20 miles and Montpelier is about 10 miles on back roads.

Directions:

Take the Oilville exit (#167) off I64 west of Richmond, VA to Route 617 north. Follow Rt617 north through Vontay, VA (one house) and continue to Rt 610. Turn left on Rt610 and go past the brick church on the right to Boondock Lane on the left. Turn onto Boondock Lane and follow it to the end. The gate should be open. The website has a map and it would be a good idea to print a copy for reference.

GPS: N/A

State Laws to be aware of:

Virginia State gun laws at the NRA: nraila.org/gun-laws/state-laws/virginia.aspx
Virginia State gun laws at GLBS: gunlawsbystate.com/#!/states/virginia-gun-laws

It is the responsibility of attendees to know and comply with all Virginia and Federal Firearms Laws.

Virginia is a gun friendly state. Check state and local laws if unsure.

Misc:

This is a 25 meter only Appleseed. While Centerfire is welcome bring the .22s and save $$$ on ammo. No alcohol permitted

For more information contact:

Name: VA State Coordinator Email Address: VA@appleseedinfo.org

Name: Private Message to "The Wolfhound" on the Appleseed Forum Phone: 804-357-0503

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June 21st, 2013

Bloomberg Tyranny Tour in Blacksburg THIS Friday, June 21st

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1. Bloomberg Tyranny Tour in Blacksburg THIS Friday, June 21st!
2. VCDL needs help manning booth at Manassas gun show THIS weekend!

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1. Bloomberg Tyranny Tour in Blacksburg THIS Friday, June 21st!
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VCDL is planning a protest at the first Virginia stop for the Bloomberg gun-control tour. The event is scheduled for 9:30 AM at an empty lot in Blacksburg.

The address is:

200 Clay St. SE
Blacksburg, VA

The event currently has no set ending time and I plan on hanging around as long as the antis are there. I expect it will last several hours.

I will be bringing some signs for people to carry, but feel free to bring your own if you wish. Here's some ideas for wording if you wish to "roll your own":

Guns Save Lives
N0 more gun control!
Universal background checks = gun registration Gun control kills!
Keep your hands off my liberty
Gun control failure: Chicago

The tour has been trying to recruit people at Virginia Tech so they can have a friendly audience for their message.

We fully expect the press will be at this event. We need a good turnout so we can make sure our messages gets heard loud and clear! If you can only come for a little while, that is OK. So you don't get too thirsty, you might want to bring a large sugary drink to enjoy. ;-)

You can park in the nearby Kent Square parking garage.

I will be in contact with the police to let them know that we plan on protesting the event.

I will send an update on VA-ALERT when the event begins wrapping up.


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2. VCDL needs help manning booth at Manassas gun show THIS weekend!
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We just received a confirmation of a table at Southeastern Guns and Knives show at Prince William Fairgrounds, Manassas this weekend. I know this is short notice, but we need volunteers ASAP.

June 22 9 am to 1 pm and 1 pm to 5 pm
June 23 10 am to 1 pm and 1 pm to 4 pm

Send an email to Richard Kroh to volunteer:

NOVAgunshows@vcdl.org

Thanks!



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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

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June 22nd, 2013

Project Appleseed: Lynchburg, VA June 22-23, 2013

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Full details: https://appleseedinfo.org/search-states ... tionid=330

Izaak Walton League, Lynchburg
Lynchburg, VA

Address: 210 Conservation Lane, Lynchburg, VA

Website: http://www.IWLL.org

When/Where/Type/Notes:
Date: June 22, 2013 - June 23, 2013

Safety Notice:

Rifles must be cased and left in vehicle until after the Safety Briefing. Do Not bring your firearms out until instructed to bring them to the firing line. No loaded firearms on the range unless on the firing line and load command has been given. Eye and ear protection required. No illegal types of legal firearms are allowed. Some ranges are .22 rimfire only. At ranges that allow centerfire no firearms over .30 cal are allowed.

Range Fee: None

Camping Available:

No camping available, except for IWL national members,

Hotels:

There are a few in Amherst (within 20 minutes drive)

Directions:

from Bus. 29 North in Madison Heights, turn right onto Coolwell Road (Route 604), continue for approx. 3 miles, turn right on Izaak Walton Road (Route 663); the Park entrance ( 210 Conservation Lane) with large stone pillars will be a quarter mile ahead on the right. Follow the park driveway through campgrounds to the gated (open on event dates) range entrance.

Travelers on Bus. 29 South can turn left at Faulconerville onto North Coolwell Road (Route 663) for 1.3 miles, then left on Izaak Walton Road.

If driving on the Rte. 29 bypass take the Rte.130 exit , go east 0.5 mi. to Izaak Walton Road on the left, 4 miles to 210 Conservation Lane on the left.

GPS: LATITUDE 37.510332, LONGITUDE -79.079998

State Laws to be aware of:

Virginia State gun laws at the NRA: nraila.org/gun-laws/state-laws/virginia.aspx
Virginia State gun laws at GLBS: gunlawsbystate.com/#!/states/virginia-gun-laws

It is the responsibility of attendees to know and comply with all Virginia and Federal Firearms Laws.

Virginia is a gun friendly state. Check State and local laws, if unsure.

Misc:

This will be held on their Pistol range and is Rimfire only! 25 Meter distance only, again no centerfires!

A maximum of 18 shooters can be accomodated. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged.

For more information contact:

Name: VA State Coordinator Email Address: VA@appleseedinfo.org

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June 23rd, 2013

Proactive Shooters' Defensive Handgun I class - 6/23/13

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Proactive Shooters' next Defensive Handgun I class will be held on Saturday, June 23, 2013 from 9am to 5pm.

The goal of this course is to teach the student the beginning movements and techniques needed to properly deploy their handgun in a defensive situation.

The cost for the class is $150.00. Class runs approximately 8 hours and students will need 300 rounds of ammunition for this course (students may bring more)


Topics include:

- Introductions / Safety Briefing

- Holster draw and presentation techniques for open carry and concealed carry draws

- Proper magazine changes

- Semi-auto malfunction resolutions

- Live fire evaluation of student’s shooting fundamentals

- Target recognition exercise

- Two hand, one hand, and opposite hand shooting techniques

- Linear & lateral movement

- Distance shooting from retention distance to 25 yards

- Shooting from kneeling and "urban prone" positions

- and other topics……

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Details and registration may be found here - http://proactiveshooters.com/defensive-handgun-i-2/

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Project Appleseed: Lynchburg, VA June 22-23, 2013

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Full details: https://appleseedinfo.org/search-states ... tionid=330

Izaak Walton League, Lynchburg
Lynchburg, VA

Address: 210 Conservation Lane, Lynchburg, VA

Website: http://www.IWLL.org

When/Where/Type/Notes:
Date: June 22, 2013 - June 23, 2013

Safety Notice:

Rifles must be cased and left in vehicle until after the Safety Briefing. Do Not bring your firearms out until instructed to bring them to the firing line. No loaded firearms on the range unless on the firing line and load command has been given. Eye and ear protection required. No illegal types of legal firearms are allowed. Some ranges are .22 rimfire only. At ranges that allow centerfire no firearms over .30 cal are allowed.

Range Fee: None

Camping Available:

No camping available, except for IWL national members,

Hotels:

There are a few in Amherst (within 20 minutes drive)

Directions:

from Bus. 29 North in Madison Heights, turn right onto Coolwell Road (Route 604), continue for approx. 3 miles, turn right on Izaak Walton Road (Route 663); the Park entrance ( 210 Conservation Lane) with large stone pillars will be a quarter mile ahead on the right. Follow the park driveway through campgrounds to the gated (open on event dates) range entrance.

Travelers on Bus. 29 South can turn left at Faulconerville onto North Coolwell Road (Route 663) for 1.3 miles, then left on Izaak Walton Road.

If driving on the Rte. 29 bypass take the Rte.130 exit , go east 0.5 mi. to Izaak Walton Road on the left, 4 miles to 210 Conservation Lane on the left.

GPS: LATITUDE 37.510332, LONGITUDE -79.079998

State Laws to be aware of:

Virginia State gun laws at the NRA: nraila.org/gun-laws/state-laws/virginia.aspx
Virginia State gun laws at GLBS: gunlawsbystate.com/#!/states/virginia-gun-laws

It is the responsibility of attendees to know and comply with all Virginia and Federal Firearms Laws.

Virginia is a gun friendly state. Check State and local laws, if unsure.

Misc:

This will be held on their Pistol range and is Rimfire only! 25 Meter distance only, again no centerfires!

A maximum of 18 shooters can be accomodated. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged.

For more information contact:

Name: VA State Coordinator Email Address: VA@appleseedinfo.org

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Staunton "Shoot n' Greet" [SSNG] June 23, 2013

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Things have finally calmed down enough that I'm going to re-activate the Staunton "Shoot n' Greet" [SSNG] which takes place at the Hite Hollow range near Staunton Virginia.

Details and full information available at this link:
https://sites.google.com/site/cyansamurai/firearms/ssng

The initial schedule for 2013 is as follows (but may be subject to change)
Last Sunday of every other month.

#1302 - Sunday - February 24, 2013 11:30am-3:30pm -
#1304 - Sunday - April 28, 2013 11:30am-3:30pm -
#1306 - Sunday - June 23, 2013 11:30am-3:30pm -
#1308 - Sunday - August 25, 2013 11:30am-3:30pm -
#1310 - Sunday - October 27, 2013 11:30am-3:30pm - The season ending Halloween MONSTER shoot!

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June 28th, 2013

NRA Refuse To Be A Victim class

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An NRA Refuse To Be A Victim class has been added to our training calendar for Friday, June 28, 2013 from 6pm to 10pm. Class will be held at our Henrico offices. Seating is limited for this class.

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Safety experts agree the single most important step toward ensuring your personal safety is making the conscious decision to Refuse To Be A Victim®. You stand a much better chance of preventing a criminal attack if you develop a safety plan before you need it. That is why we are offering the Refuse To Be A Victim® crime prevention seminar.

The seminar teaches easy to understand methods you can use to increase awareness and prevent criminal confrontation. In just three to four hours, you will get the tools you need to develop your own personal safety strategy, including
information about:

The Psychology of the Criminal Mind

Home & Phone Security

Automobile & Travel Security
Personal & Technological Security

Self-Defense Tools & Training Options

And more!


The cost for this class is $45.00 and registration is open on our website.

http://proactiveshooters.com/refuse-to-be-a-victim-classes/

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June 29th, 2013

SGK Gun Show - Fredericksburg - June 29-30, 2013

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http://www.guns-knives.com/calendar.php

Fredericksburg Gun Show, VA // Fredericksburg Expo & Conference Center

March 9-10, 2013
June 29-30, 2013
September 14-15, 2013
December 14-15, 2013

2371 Carl D Silver Parkway
Fredericksburg, VA 22401

Exit 130-B (Rt. 3 West) off I-95, turn Right onto Carl D. Silver Parkway (into Central Park), stay on Carl D. Silver Parkway and pass through the Fall Hill Avenue intersection and the Expo Center will be 1/4 mile further on the right.

Admission $9
Children 13-17 $6
Children 12 and under free with adult 21 years or older

Show Hours:
Sat: 9am-5pm
Sun: 10am-4pm
600 tables

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