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1. Time change for Bedford County Board of Supervisors meeting tonight
2. Article on Saturday's New Castle Open Carry Day
3. Gun shows and events!
4. Thank you for helping at Virginia gun shows!

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1. Time change for Bedford County Board of Supervisors meeting tonight
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The Bedford County Board of Supervisors meeting is going to start at 7:30 PM, not 7 PM as I first stated. Also, they have some other items on the list first, so I expect that they won't get to the public comment period until around 8:30 PM. Finally, there is no need to call ahead of time if you wish to speak. There will be a sheet to fill out at the meeting instead.

Here is the updated item:

The Bedford County Board of Supervisors is going to meet this Wednesday, November 13, at 7:30 PM.

As you might recall from a previous VA-ALERT item, the Bedford County Board of Supervisors want the law changed so that schools can arm teachers if the schools wish to do so and if the individual teachers want to participate.

While this isn't as far as VCDL would like to go, it is an excellent start that will make schools safer and might well save some precious lives.

Those of you in the Bedford area: let's show our support for the Board of Supervisors by attending that meeting! I plan on attending to speak on behalf of VCDL. f it appears that we get enough of you to show up, I'll ask the audience members that agree to stand up. You could also make your own statement to the Board of Supervisors, just fill out a form to do so at the meeting.

I'll arrive around 7:25 to hand out "Guns Save Lives" stickers.

Location:

Bedford County Administration Building
122 East Main Street, 2nd floor
Bedford, VA

See you there!


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2. Article on Saturday's New Castle Open Carry Day
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Good company, food, raffles, a VCDL booth - this is going to be fun!

http://ourvalley.org/open-carry-day-sla ... -saturday/

Open Carry Day slated for gun rights Saturday
By Gwen Johnson

NEW CASTLE – Main Street Days will feature the first Annual Open Carry Day this coming Saturday, Nov. 16, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in downtown New Castle. In the Commonwealth of Virginia it is completely legal to open-carry a firearm.

The Craig County Artisan Center also on Main Street will have potter Rebecca McKeever demonstrating how to throw clay pots, and she will be offering children’s art lessons.

The Open Carry Day portion has three speakers scheduled beginning at 10:30 a.m. They are:
• John Ainsworth, founder, America’s Remedy;
• William Carr, former Congressional candidate 9th District of Virginia, and
• Philip VanCleave, president, Virginia Citizens Defense League (VCDL).

There will also be private sellers with ammo cans and holsters and numerous other vendors. To date there are 22 in all listed on the event’s website (www.newcastleopencarryday.org ) as well as Facebook. Further info can be obtained by e-mailing newcastleopencarry@gmail.com or calling (540) 929-0387.

Vendor spaces are free as are private seller spots by contacting Phil Spence to reserve a place at 540-309-6650. Sponsors said food vendors are needed since the Locust Mountain Grill who will have limited seating that day and one other vendor doing barbecue are the only ones doing food.

Anything from breakfast biscuits to hamburgers and hot dogs, chili beans, sandwiches, cold drinks, coffee, hot chocolate or whatever private individuals or organizations can come up with. Event sponsors are expecting a crowd. There will also be funnel cakes and fried Oreos.

Anyone who has a special firearm or any related items can use the show-and-tell area. The activities will be located in the large dining room at Locust Mountain Grill and the building next door to it.

The Craig County Child Care Center will also be giving away free gun cabinet locks, courtesy of the New Castle Sheriff’s Office. The center will also be selling raffle tickets with these prizes:

• first prize, a gun safe, donated by Sportsman’s Warehouse
• second place, a $100 gift card donated by The Hunter’s Den
• third place, $50 gift card donated by Bryansteens Gun and Archery.

Tickets are $5, and can be purchased at the Craig County Child Care Center this week from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., or at the child care center’s booth on Saturday.


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3. Gun shows and events!
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As an all-volunteer organization, VCDL depends on members like 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.

NOTE: The following information is provided to assist you in supporting
VCDL activities at shows and other events in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
If you know of an event that is missing, or if the information provided here is
in conflict with the information you have for an event, please communicate
directly with the VCDL Gun Show Coordinator, Neal Jefferis, at gunshowcoord@vcdl.org
so the information can be updated / corrected / included. Thank you.

Here are the upcoming events with which we need YOUR help:

A. RICHMOND - http://www.gunshowstoday.com/gun-show/s ... mond-va-5/, Nov. 9 – 10. [NOTE: Corrected web site for show information.]

ShowMasters Gun and Knife Show
Richmond International Raceway & Fairground Complex
Richmond, VA

Saturday, Nov. 9 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 10 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. 12:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Please contact David Crosby at CentralVAgunshows@vcdl.org to help
at the Richmond Raceway Complex.


B. RICHMOND - http://www.gunshowmonster.com/gunshows/ ... nd-VA.html, or http://www.mkshows.com/ Nov. 16 - 17

[NOTE: New show listing. VCDL will not have a table at the show, but the information is provided to assist VA ALERT readers who may wish to attend.]

Mike Kent and Associates, LLC
Civil War Show (Richmond Gun Show)
600 E. Laburnum Avenue
Richmond, VA

Saturday, Nov. 16 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 17 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

C. SALEM - *EVENT* - Supper Meeting
Tuesday, Nov. 19 6:30 PM

Chip & Jo's
315 8th St,
Salem, VA 24153

RSVP to Al Steed, Jr. at Al@vcdl.org

D. CHANTILLY - http://www.cegunshows.com, Nov. 22-24

The Nation’s Knife and Gun Show
C&E Inc. Gun Show
ShowMasters Gun and Knife Show
Dulles Expo Center
Chantilly, VA

Friday, Nov. 22 1:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. (NOTE: Corrected start time.)
Saturday, Nov. 23 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 24 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.

E. HARRISONBURG - http://www.cegunshows.com, Nov. 30- Dec. 1

Saturday, Nov. 30 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, Dec.1 10:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Please contact John Norton and David Sayen at
Shenandoahgunshows@vcdl.org to help in Harrisonburg.

F. HAMPTON - http://www.guns-knives.com, Nov. 30-Dec. 1

SGK Gun Show
Hampton Convention Center
Hampton, VA

Saturday, Nov. 30 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 1 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.

G. HARRISONBURG - http://www.showmasters.us, http://www.cegunshows.com/ Nov. 30-Dec. 1

(NOTE: Corrected show dates.)

C&E Inc. Gun Shows
Rockingham County Fairgrounds,
4808 South Valley Pike
Harrisonburg, VA

Saturday, Nov. 30 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 1 10:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Please contact John Norton and David Sayen at
Shenandoahgunshows@vcdl.org to help in Harrisonburg.

H. DALE CITY - http://www.olddominionshows.com, Dec. 7-8

Dale City VA Gun Show
VFW Post 1503
14631 Minnieville Rd,
Dale City, VA

Saturday, Dec. 7 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 8 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. 12:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Please contact Richard Kroh at NOVAgunshows@vcdl.org to help in
Dale City.

I. HARRISONBURG - http://www.cegunshows.com, Dec. 7 - 8

Saturday, Dec. 7 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 8 10:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Please contact John Norton and David Sayen at
Shenandoahgunshows@vcdl.org to help in Harrisonburg.

J. MANASSAS - http://www.guns-knives.com, Dec. 7-8

Saturday, Dec. 7 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 8 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Please contact Richard Kroh at NOVAgunshows@vcdl.org to help at
the Prince William County Fairgrounds in Manassas.

K. RICHMOND, VA - http://www.cegunshows.com/ Dec. 7-8

(NOTE: This show has been rescheduled to Jan. 11-12, 2014 due to a conflict with the Richmond Christmas parade.)

L. FISHERSVILLE - http://www.showmasters.us, Dec. 14-15

C&E Inc. Gun Show
ShowMasters Gun and Knife Show
Augusta Expoland
277 Expo Rd
Fishersville, VA

Saturday, Dec. 14 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 15 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Please contact John Norton and David Sayen at
Shenandoahgunshows@vcdl.org to help in Fishersville.

M. FREDRICKSBURG - http://www.guns-knives.com, Dec. 14-15

SGK Gun Show
Expo and Convention Center
Commonwealth Court
Fredericksburg, VA

Saturday, Dec. 14 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 15 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Please contact Robert Herron at Fredericksburggunshows@vcdl.org to
help in Fredericksburg.

N. CHRISTIANBURG - *EVENT* - Dec. 16

Supper Meeting –

Monday, Dec. 16 6:30 PM

Amelia's Pizzeria & Restaurant
1130 Cambria St NE,
Christiansburg, VA 24073

RSVP to Al Steed, Jr. at Al@vcdl.org

O. HARRISONBURG - http://www.cegunshows.com, Dec. 21 - 22

Saturday, Dec. 21 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 22 10:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Please contact John Norton and David Sayen at
Shenandoahgunshows@vcdl.org to help in Harrisonburg.

P. SALEM - http://www.cegunshows.com, Dec. 21-22

C&E Gun Shows
Salem Civic Center
1001 Roanoke Boulevard
Salem, VA

Saturday, Dec. 21 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 22 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
Roanoke.

Q. WINCHESTER - http://www.guns-knives.com, Dec. 21-22

Winchester Sportsplex and Indoor Events Center,
221 Commonwealth Court
Winchester, VA

Saturday, Dec. 21 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 22 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.


R. CHANTILLY - http://www.cegunshows.com, http://www.showmasters.us, http://thenationsgunshow.com/ Dec. 27-29

The Nation’s Gun Show
Dulles Expo Center
4320 Chantilly Shopping Center
Chantilly, VA 20153

Friday, Dec. 27 1:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. (NOTE: Corrected start time.)
Saturday, Dec. 28 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 29 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.

S. DOSWELL, VA. – http://www.guns-knives.com/calendar.php Jan. 4-5, 2014

Doswell Gun Show, VA
Farm Bureau Center at Meadow Event Park
13111 Dawn Blvd (Exit 98 E off I-95)
Doswell, VA 23047

Saturday, Jan. 4 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, Jan. 5 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

T. RICHMOND, VA - http://www.cegunshows.com/ Jan. 11-12, 2014

(NOTE: This show has been rescheduled to Dec. 7-8, 2013 due to a conflict with the Richmond Christmas parade.)

C&E Gun Show
The Greater Richmond Convention Center
403 N Third St Richmond, VA 23219
(For GPS/Directions to our Parking Deck use the following address:
351 North 3rd Street
Richmond, Va. 23219)

Saturday, Jan. 11 9:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, Jan. 12 10:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.

Please contact David Crosby at CentralVAgunshows@vcdl.org to help.

V. VIRGINIA BEACH, VA. March 15-16, 2014

Guns & Gear 2014- Gun Show and Annual BBQ
Creeds Ruritan Complex,
1057 Princess Anne Rd.
Virginia Beach, VA.


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4. Thank you for helping at Virginia gun shows!
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A. October 19-20, 2013 - Richmond Convention Center

Thank you: David Crosby, Walt MacKay, Bob Greene

B. October 25, 2013 -- Sportsman's Warehouse, Roanoke. LADIES NIGHT OUT event.

Thank you: John Wilburn; Shelia Rigney; Ken Modica; Ed & Connie French, Stephen Meikle.
Many thanks also to Alex Barcelo --from Sportsman's Warehouse -- for the invite!!!

C. November 3, 2013 - Fall Freedom Festival at SSG Tactical, Fredricksburg, VA.

Thank you: Francisco La Torre, Jim Graf, Michael Irvin, Roy Murphy, Bruce Jackson
and Copper.

D. November 2-3, 2013 – Dale City, VA.

Thank you: Tom Pietras, Jon Ortega, Russell Krull, Terrell Prude, Tess Alshire,
Michael Greenlish, Dexter Guptil, Warren O'hara, Dr. Jerry Coffey, James Carwile,
and James Roberson.

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