03/02/11 - Gun Shows and Events! 3/2/11

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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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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 and events around
the state.

Richmond, February 5-6
George Lawson, Bob Sadtler, Alan Konkle, Dave Troxel, Walt MacKay,
Charles Winkler, Owen Pollard, Keith Dingwall, and David Crosby

Chantilly, February 11-13
Ed Levine, Mark Lintz, Alan Gideon, James Kiser, Steve Schaafman,
Daven Warren, Max Padon, Dean Rodgers, Russell Krull, Jeff Fuller,
Robert James, Roger Scarbrough, Karen Field, Richard Ostrander,
Margaret Marcus, Dan Miller, Vin Miragliotta, Dr. Jerry Coffey,
Robert Price, Matt Liberatore, Rosalie Paulson, Daniel Paulson

Virginia Beach, February 19-20
Emy Conrad, Michael Woolridge, Sharon Henley, Hugh Cain, Ron Pearson,
Neal Jefferis, David Swain, Jerry Brunner, and Gary Moeller

Dale City, February 26-27
Tess Ailshire, Dorian Smith, Tom Pietras, Terrell Prude',
Vern Waltman, Dexter Guptill, Dr Jerry Coffey, and Sam Childress


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. HAMPTON http://www.guns-knives.com, March 5-6

Saturday, March 5 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, March 6 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.


b. RICHMOND http://www.cegunshows.com, March 5-6

Saturday, March 5 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, March 6 10:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Please contact David Crosby at CentralVAgunshows*vcdl.org to help
at the Showplace in Mechanicsville.


c. VCDL FAMILY SUPPER, Vinton, March 7

There will be a VCDL family supper at FAMOUS ANTHONY'S, 323 East Virginia
Ave, Vinton VA 24179 on Monday evening, March 7. Early birds will start
arriving at 6:30 PM---guests start ordering from the menu at 7 PM. This
event is open to all VCDL members, their families and any guests who want
to attend. Please respond to confirm attendance - there is seating for
about 50 folks - those who respond late may have to sit in the main part of
the restaurant and join the short meeting after supper. Come and enjoy the
fellowship of like minded folks! Speaker(s) to be announced.

Please contact Al Steed, Jr. at SWVAgunshows*vcdl.org to RSVP.


d. DALE CITY http://www.olddominionshows.com, March 19-20

Saturday, March 19 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, March 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.


e. FREDERICKSBURG http://www.guns-knives.com, March 18-20

Friday, March 18 1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, March 19 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, March 20 11:00 a.m. - 1:30 a.m. 1:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

The 4th annual Fredericksburg Outdoor Show featuring the
Fredericksburg Gun & Knife Show will be a large three-day event,
and we need plenty of volunteers! More info is available at
http://www.bmgevents.com/frederickburg/OutdoorShow/

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


f. ROANOKE http://www.showmasters.us, March 19-20

Saturday, March 19 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, March 20 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.showmasters.us, March 26-27

Saturday, March 26 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, March 27 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.


h. NORFOLK http://www.showmasters.us, April 9-10

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


i. CHANTILLY http://www.cegunshows.com, April 15-17

Friday, April 15 3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, April 16 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, April 17 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.


j. DALE CITY http://www.olddominionshows.com, April 30-May 1

Saturday, April 30 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, May 1 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.


k. SALEM http://www.cegunshows.com, April 30-May 1

Saturday, April 30 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, May 1 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.


l. RICHMOND http://www.cegunshows.com, May 14-15

Saturday, May 14 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, May 15 10:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Please contact David Crosby at CentralVAgunshows*vcdl.org to help
at the Showplace in Mechanicsville.


m. VCDL-RRRC Defensive Pistol Shoot http://www.roanokerifle.com, May 14

Roanoke Rifle and Revolver Club (RRRC) will again host the VCDL-RRRC
Defensive Pistol Shoot on May 14 at RRRC's ranges. This event is a
fund raiser for VCDL and is open to the public. Shooter registration
starts at 9:00, and shooting starts promptly at 10:00. Expect a round
count of 80-100 on six stages. We expect the shooter fees to be $20.00
per shooter. Drawings for prizes will be held--all shooters will have
their name in the "pot" for this series of drawings. (Yes, we are
looking for more prizes in case anyone knows of a donor who would like
to support this shoot). A free hot dog lunch will be served with all
the fixins. Plan on coming and shooting at this fun shoot, and YES, we
invite those from all areas of the VCDL membership to make the trip !

Please contact Al Steed, Jr. at SWVAgunshows*vcdl.org for more
information.


n. VIRGINIA BEACH http://www.guns-knives.com, May 21-22

Saturday, May 21 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, May 22 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Please contact Gary Moeller at VBgunshows*vcdl.org to help in
Virginia Beach.


o. VCDL POT LUCK PICNIC, Salem, May 21

Southwest Virginia will again have a FAMILY "POT LUCK" picnic at
LONGWOOD PARK, Salem VA on May 21. Food will be served starting
at 11 AM. This event is open to all VCDL members, families and
guests. Plan early to join us for this family event. More details
will be published prior to the picnic date.

Please contact Al Steed, Jr. at SWVAgunshows*vcdl.org for more
information.


p. FISHERSVILLE http://www.showmasters.us, May 28-29

Saturday, May 28 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, May 29 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Please contact Bob Schmidt at Shenandoahgunshows*vcdl.org to help
in Fishersville.


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