VA-ALERT: VCDL Update 7/8/15, with ACTION ITEM

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VA-ALERT: VCDL Update 7/8/15, with ACTION ITEM

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1. ACTION ITEM: Pro-gun writer wants to interview Hispanic gun owners for upcoming article
2. Important legal reminder during state of emergency
3. Ex-CNN reporter has some not so nice words for gun-grabbers
4. VCDL president on Democracy in America [audio]
5. Praise for another efficient Circuit Court Clerk
6. [CA] Woman murdered in the gun-control heaven of San Francisco, television crew pistol whipped and mugged while covering story
7. Oldies, but goodies

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1. ACTION ITEM: Pro-gun writer wants to interview Hispanic gun owners for upcoming article
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Gun owners are a very diverse group. We know that but the media does not seem to notice or care. There is a special project in the works to highlight stories of Hispanic gun owners who have used a firearm in self-defense or who have been victimized by out-of-control gun-laws.

If there is anyone who is interested in participating in this video project, please contact me (president@vcdl.org) and I will forward your information on to the person running the project.

Just to be clear, this is NOT a VCDL project. We are merely helping find some gun owners to be interviewed.


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2. Important legal reminder during state of emergency
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A reminder about Virginia law in the event of a state of emergency:

In a world that seems to be getting more dangerous and crazy by the day, EM Dave Knight suggested that VCDL remind everybody about Virginia code section 44-146.15(3), which VCDL successfully pushed to get improved shortly after the Hurricane Katrina disaster, where guns were confiscated in New Orleans:

Title 44. Military and Emergency Laws » Chapter 3.2. Emergency Services and Disaster Law

§ 44-146.15. Construction of chapter.

Nothing in this chapter is to be construed to:

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(3) Empower the Governor, any political subdivision, or any other governmental authority to in any way limit or prohibit the rights of the people to keep and bear arms as guaranteed by Article I, Section 13 of the Constitution of Virginia or the Second Amendment of the Constitution of the United States, including the otherwise lawful possession, carrying, transportation, sale, or transfer of firearms except to the extent necessary to ensure public safety in any place or facility designated or used by the Governor, any political subdivision of the Commonwealth, or any other governmental entity as an emergency shelter or for the purpose of sheltering persons;


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3. Ex-CNN reporter has some not so nice words for gun-grabbers
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Lynne Russell puts it quite succinctly to the gun-grabbers:

“If you don’t want to carry please don’t. Then, shut the f--k up about it. Make your own decisions.“

Sadly, they are incapable of just minding their own business.

Thanks to member Paul Henick for the link:

http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/20 ... p=features

or

http://tinyurl.com/pmtwxg5

Lynne Russell: The Second Amendment saved my life
By Diana Falzone, NEW YORK
Published July 06, 2015
FoxNews.com

Lynne Russell thanks the right to keep and bear arms for keeping her and her husband alive during an armed robbery on June 30th. The former CNN anchor and Chuck de Caro, formerly a CNN reporter, were held at gun point in an Albuquerque Motel 6 room by felon Tomorio Walton.

What ensued was a stand-off that left Walton dead and de Caro shot three times. Russell was not injured in the shootout.

Russell told FOX411 that having a gun “absolutely” saved their lives.

“The discussion over the debate to own a gun is just ridiculous. As Americans we have the right to bear arms and as humans the right to protect ourselves. I’m sure that the man who shot my husband did not have a gun permit. Criminals will always have guns. The rest of us legally obtain our gun permits.”

Russell and de Caro have been long time advocates for carrying guns legally. The author of “Hell on Heels” explains the decision should be an individual one, and those who do not want to carry should not weigh in on the gun control conversation.

“If you don’t want to carry please don’t. Then, shut the f--k up about it. Make your own decisions. “

She adds that the government should stop arguing about gun control and pass a law that states, “If you committed a violent crime you can’t get a gun permit. Simple law.”

What hasn’t been so simple is de Caro’s recovery process. Russell said it will still be another few weeks before her “hero” is released from the hospital however he has had his breathing tube removed, and is doing better each day.

She thanks her husband’s Special Forces background, and cool head for saving her life.

“I’m so grateful to him. He literally is my hero. He saved my life. I’m grateful that he is a responsible gun owner. He’s former Special Forces. He knows how to handle himself.”

Albuquerque Police Department spokesperson Simon Drobik said last Friday that de Caro would not face charges. The investigation is ongoing.


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4. VCDL president on Democracy in America [audio]
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I was interviewed about the Second Amendment, violence, suicides, and more by Maureen Brody with the Democracy in America radio show.

http://nationfirst.us/podcast/dia/Democ ... Cleave.mp3

or

http://tinyurl.com/oxbphvl


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5. Praise for another efficient Circuit Court Clerk
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Member John Jensen sent me this email:

I wanted to let you know that King William County has always processes my application in a timely manner. In fact when I applied in June for my renewal I received it in one week. I would like to commend Patricia Norman, Clerk of the Court.


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6. [CA] Woman murdered in the gun-control heaven of San Francisco, television crew pistol whipped and mugged while covering story
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Oh, yes, gun control will make us all safer <eye roll>.

Heck, not only was a young woman murdered for no reason, a television crew trying to report on the event the next day was mugged and pistol whipped by a masked criminal!

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article ... -pier.html

or

http://tinyurl.com/o7p67ee

[SNIP]

The area is one of the busiest tourist destinations in San Francisco.

The slaying was particularly shocking because it happened in broad daylight in a place where tourists gather to take in the views, joggers exercise, and families push strollers at all hours.

Two television news crews reporting on the killing were later mugged at the scene, with a masked gunman pistol-whipping a camera operator.

The robber took cameras from KNTV and KTVU before he jumped into a black BMW and fled.


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7. Oldies, but goodies
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Conservative blacks speak about importance of gun rights [VIDEO]

http://www.youtube.com/embed/9RABZq5IoaQ

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Bill Whittle demolishes gun-grabber’s false claim that the United States, with the most gun ownership, leads the world in murder and that countries with strong gun-control laws are the safest. [VIDEO]

Enjoy:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pELwCqz ... 1421914688

or

http://tinyurl.com/q7lfj36




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