Gilbert Ambler
Attorney, Director
Attorney Ambler is a Director on the VCDL Board, and is licensed to practice law in Virginia, Pennsylvania, Washington D.C., and Maryland. Much of his practice focuses on constitutional issues and criminal defense throughout Virginia and in central and western Pennsylvania, with many of his cases involving weapons or self-defense related issues. He also has experience representing both individuals and Federal Firearm Licensees (FFLs) in compliance with the ATF.
(540) 550-4623
Gilbert.Ambler@VCDL.org
In addition to serving on the VCDL Board of Directors, Gilbert has represented groups including U.S. LawShield, Gun Owners of America, Gun Owners Foundation, and Virginia Citizens Defense League in various firearm related cases.
Gilbert is a contributor to multiple firearms blogs, has taught CLE (continuing legal education) to other attorneys on the subject of firearms law, has been a featured guest on tv and radio programming to discuss important constitutional concepts, and has taught hundreds of self-defense legal seminars to thousands of people. Gilbert is also one of the founding members of the American Council of 2nd Amendment Lawyers (see 2alawyers.org). He is author of the 2021 issue of "Virginia Gun Law, Armed and Educated" and co-author of "The Ultimate FFL Resource Guide," a comprehensive guidebook for Federal Firearm Licensees. In addition to state courts for Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Virginia, Gilbert is licensed to practice in federal court for both the Eastern and Western District of Virginia, the Western District of Pennsylvania, the District of D.C., and the Southern District of Texas. When not working, Gilbert enjoys fast cars, baseball, shooting, and spending time with his wife and two young children.
Work Experience
2020-2021
Advisor, South Company
In this position, I led a team of more than 40 professional and volunteer staff members, from various company departments.
2019-2020
Advisor, South Company
In this position, I led a team of more than 40 professional and volunteer staff members, from various company departments.
2018-2019
Project manager, East Company
In this position, I led a team of more than 40 professional and volunteer staff members, from various company departments.
Education
2014-2018
New York University
MBA in International Studies and Economics
2010-2014
Texas University
Bachelor of Arts in International Studies (BAIS)
Professional skills
Entrepreneurial Mindset
Go-to-Market Planning
Teamwork & Collaboration
Digital Analytics
Other team members
Joe Thomas
Eric Zehr
John Commerford
Chris Stone
Philip Van Cleave
Gilbert Ambler
John Pierce, Esq.
Brendan Mooney
