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1. VCDL President Speaking at 2A Rally in Richmond on Saturday, March 14
2.
Second Amendment Sanctuary Update
Appomattox County
On February 17, the Appomattox County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to reaffirm the County’s status as a 2A Sanctuary.
Botetourt County
Member Michael Grim is going to address the Board of Supervisors at their public meeting on February 24th, which starts at 2pm, to request the County reaffirm its status as a 2A Sanctuary. If you wish to show up to show support and/or speak:
Botetourt County Administration Center
57 S Center Drive
Daleville, VA 24083
City of Chesapeake
On February 17, Councilman Whitaker got a voice vote to reaffirm the City’s 2A Sanctuary status.
Franklin County
On February 17, the Franklin County Board of Supervisors reaffirmed the County’s status as a 2A Sanctuary.
Fluvanna County
On February 18, the Fluvanna County Board of Supervisors voted 4 to 1 to reaffirm the County’s status as a 2A Sanctuary.
King George County
The King George County Board of Supervisors has reaffirmed the County’s status as a 2A Sanctuary.
Orange County
I received this notice from Paul Moog, VCDL’s founder:
TIME TO SUPPORT 2A IN ORANGE!
SHOW UP AT THE ORANGE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING AND TELL THEM TO REAFFIRM THEIR SUPPORT FOR ORANGE COUNTY’S 2A SANCTUARY STATUS!
Tuesday, February 24
5pm - 7pm
PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING
Board Meeting Room
11282 GOVERNMENT CENTER DR
ORANGE, VIRGINIA 22960
In 2019 the Orange County Board of Supervisors passed a resolution declaring Orange County a 2A Sanctuary. In 2026 we have an entirely new set of Supervisors on the Board and in light of the ongoing attacks on 2A rights in Richmond we are asking the Supervisors to REAFFIRM THEIR SUPPORT of ORANGE COUNTY’S 2A SANCTUARY STATUS!
COME TO THE MEETING AND SHOW YOUR SUPPORT FOR THE 2A!
Patrick County
On February 9, the Patrick County Board of Supervisors unanimously voted to reaffirm the County’s status as a 2A Sanctuary.
Also, the Patrick County Sheriff, Daniel M. Smith, hit the ball clean out of the park with this strong statement:
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/17yoM4BFCo/
You know me.
For the past eighteen years, it has been the honor of my life to serve you, my extended family, my fellow Patrick Countians.
On many occasions, you have heard me say that I am fiercely protective of my home, to the point of being somewhat territorial.
My home, my heart and my soul are all Patrick County.
Sadly, our centuries old culture, and our Constitutional right to keep and bear arms, are on the verge of being seriously infringed upon at this very time.
Forty percent of our Commonwealth lies within rural Appalachia.
Patrick County embodies Appalachia, as shown by our neighborly care for one another, our music, our faith, our self-reliance, and our desire to be reasonably left alone.
Gun ownership has been at the very core of the culture in rural Virginia since settlers first landed in Jamestown in 1607.
I would argue that perhaps few other states have gun cultures like our Commonwealth, as we rank first in the nation per capita for the number of registered gun owners.
That makes me proud, and that is uniquely American.
It is my hope, that in the very near future, the Supreme Court of the United States will finally overturn many of these 2nd Amendment infringements already established in other states.
In the meantime, we live in the most beautiful place on the planet.
Keep living your life unchanged, as you and I are in this together.
I have sworn an oath to protect the Constitution of the United States of America five different times, thanks to your trust in me.
My allegiance to that oath is unwavering, and your trust in me will forever be cherished and guarded.
Your Constitutional right to keep and bear arms will never be infringed upon by me or any member of my staff.
I look forward to serving you for many years to come.
Sincerely,
Daniel M. Smith, Sheriff
Patrick County, Virginia
Pittsylvania County
On February 17, the Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors voted to reaffirm the County’s status as a 2A Sanctuary.
Town of Vinton
The Vinton Town Manager, Pete Peters, stated in an email that the 12/17/19 2A Sanctuary resolution is still in effect.
Town of Windsor
On February 10, the Windsor Town Council voted unanimously to reaffirm the Town’s status as a 2A Sanctuary.
Current List of reaffirmed 2A Sanctuaries (34)
- Appomattox County
- Augusta County
- Bedford County
- Campbell County
- Charlotte County
- City of Chesapeake
- City of Colonial Heights
- Craig County
- Culpeper County
- Fauquier County
- Fluvanna County
- Franklin County
- King George County
- Lee County
- Louisa County
- City of Lynchburg
- Madison County
- Mecklenburg County
- City of Norton
- Patrick County
- Pittsylvania County
- Prince George County
- Roanoke County
- Russel County
- Scott County
- Smyth County
- Spotsylvania County
- Tazewell County
- Town of Vinton
- Warren County
- Westmoreland County
- Town of Winsor
- Wise County
- Wythe County
3.
Guns and Gadgets: Sanctuary 2.0 - Virginia Pushes Back
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4. VCDL President Inerviewed on The Reload
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5. VCDL Quoted in News2A Article
6. Link to VCDL Lobby Day 2026 Videos and Photos
7. Help Needed: Salem Show March 7 and 8
VCDL MEMBER-VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED AT THE SALEM SHOW – March 7 & 8, 2026
The next Salem show will be March 7 & 8, 2026 at the Salem Civic Center, 1001 Roanoke Blvd, Salem, VA 24153.
If you are unfamiliar with the location, you can find it easily on google maps or at the link below.
The website for the show is:
https://www.cegunshows.com/salem%2C-va
As before, VCDL will have a table at this event, and we need member-volunteers to talk about protecting and defending our right to defend ourselves.
NO previous show or event experience is required. Only your enthusiasm and dedication to help VCDL grow stronger.
Sign-up to volunteer for one or more of the following shifts:
Saturday, March 7 set-up – 7am - We need about three people to assist with set-up
Saturday, March 7 - morning shift
Saturday, March 7 - afternoon shift
Sunday, March 8 - morning shift
Sunday, March 8 - afternoon shift
For more details and to sign-up to help at the show:
gunshows.swva@vcdl.org
8.
Help Needed: Virginia Beach Show March 7 and 8
Hello, VCDL members in the Hampton Roads / Tidewater area, I hope all is going well for each of you. There will be a show at the Virginia Beach Convention Center on March 7 & 8, 2026.
The address is:
Virginia Beach Convention Center
1000 19th Street
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
https://sgkshows.com/
Anyone wishing to volunteer for a shift at the table should reply to gunshows.vb1@vcdl.org with which shift and day you are available to volunteer (first come, first choice).
No experience necessary! Just come out and have some fun talking to people about the VCDL. Don’t forget that many vendors give discounts to volunteers!
Shift Schedule:
SATURDAY March 7th
AM (0900-1300)
PM (1300-1700)
SUNDAY March 8th
AM (1000-1300)
PM (1300-1600)
Please keep in mind you must be a member to volunteer. If your membership has lapsed, you can renew at the show.
Thanks in advance to all who help out! We could not do what is done without you.
9.
Help Needed: Richmond Show March 21 and 22
VCDL MEMBER-VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED AT THE RICHMOND SHOW – March 21 & 22, 2026
The next Richmond show will be March 21 & 22 at the Richmond International Raceway, 600 E Laburnum Ave, Richmond, VA 23222.
If you are unfamiliar with the location, you can find it easily on google maps or at the link below.
The website for the show is:
https://www.showmastersgunshows.com/richmond-gun-show-1.html
As before, VCDL will have a booth at this event, and we need member-volunteers to talk about protecting and defending our right to defend ourselves.
NO previous show or event experience is required. Only your enthusiasm and dedication to help VCDL grow stronger.
Don't forget that many vendors will give discounts to volunteers!
Sign-up to volunteer for one or more of the following shifts:
Saturday, March 21 - morning set-up - 8:00am-9:00am
Saturday, March 21 - morning shift - 9:00am-1:00pm
Saturday, March 21 - afternoon shift - 1:00pm-5:00pm
Sunday, March 22 - morning shift - 10:00am-1:30pm
Sunday, March 22 - afternoon shift - 1:30pm-5:30pm (includes tear-down)
If you’re unable to attend one of the prescribed shifts, email with your availability.
For more details and to sign-up to help, please email:
gunshows.richmond@vcdl.org
10.
Help Needed: Fishersville Show April 25 and 26
VCDL MEMBER-VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED AT THE FISHERSVILLE SHOW – April 25 & 26, 2026
The next Fishersville show will be April 25 & 26 at the Augusta Expo Center, 277 Expo Road, Fishersville, VA 22939.
If you are unfamiliar with the location, you can find it easily on google maps or at the link below.
The website for the show is:
https://www.showmastersgunshows.com/fishersville-gun-show-.html
As before, VCDL will have a booth at this event, and we need member-volunteers to talk about protecting and defending our right to defend ourselves.
NO previous show or event experience is required. Only your enthusiasm and dedication to help VCDL grow stronger.
Sign-up to volunteer for one or more of the following shifts:
Saturday, April 25 - morning shift, 9a – 1p
Saturday, April 25 - afternoon shift, 1p – 5p
Sunday, April 26 - morning shift, 10a – 1p
Sunday, April 26 - afternoon shift, 1p – 5p
For more details and to sign-up to help, please email:
gunshows.vawest@vcdl.org
11. By No Means are Firearms the Cause of Violence
From member Clark W.:
Philip,
I was watching the news on TV this morning and was struck by two stories back-to-back of local stabbing murders. In each case, there were multiple victims; the kind of crime that anti-gun people often cite. Except that these violent crimes were committed without the use of guns.
So, I did a little more research. It didn't take long to come up with many violent crimes, often fatal, that didn't involve firearms. I found many more than I have listed below.
These sad and sometimes tragic stories reinforce what ought to be apparent to anyone who is observant and thinking clearly: it's not the guns. Guns don't move people to violence. Violence is its own phenomenon. The presence of a weapon, as such, during acts of violence is practically incidental. Someone intent on committing violence often turns whatever everyday objects are available into weapons or simply doesn't bother to use one.
That fact is brought home especially plainly in the first story I reference below. The attacker, who already had a history of violence, told police years before the actual murder, that "I'm not fit for society if I keep doing s__t like this."
To me, that phrasing is pretty revealing. It appears to say, or at least suggest, that the perp seems to feel he doesn't have control over what he does; as though he's compelled to violence, even though he knows it's wrong: "...IF I keep doing s__t like this." ; as though it's out of his hands; a compulsion. And he killed without using a weapon, not even a makeshift one.
https://wjla.com/news/nation-world/calif-man-admits-he-is-not-fit-for-society-prior-to-fatal-beating-of-woman-oakland-department-of-justice-sex-offender-violence-police-megans-law#
https://wjla.com/news/local/four-dead-including-small-child-virginia-police-investigating-murder-suicide-woman-suspect-stabbing-prince-william-county-department-suspect-adult-family-domestic-incident-violence-community
https://wjla.com/news/local/fairfax-county-officer-involved-shooting-mantua-domestic-assault-knife-attack-stabbing-life-threatening-injuries-emergency-chief-davis-police-fired-shots-crime-virginia
https://wjla.com/news/nation-world/stolen-ambulance-rams-dhs-office-building-in-meridian-suspect-still-at-large#
https://wjla.com/news/nation-world/child-accused-of-stabbing-man-allegedly-beating-his-mother-domestic-incident-jacob-haage-stabbed-stab-abuse-assault-impeding-airway#
https://wjla.com/news/nation-world/man-21-accused-of-shooting-sister-with-crossbow-at-their-new-york-home-bow-arrow-attempted-murder-assault-criminal-possession-weapons-tampering-with-evidence-stalking#
https://wjla.com/news/nation-world/florida-news-protest-anti-trump-pro-tump-violence-arrest-flag-pole-battery-president-donald-trump-violent-protest-left-wing-right-wing-trump-international-golf-course-west-palm-beach#
https://wjla.com/news/nation-world/man-who-murdered-his-82-year-old-mother-and-hid-her-body-inside-home-learns-his-fate-pennsylvania-bucks-county-district-attorneys-office-drugs-marijuana-weed-cannabis-money-dead-reptiles#
12.
GOA Raffle to Raise Money for Lawsuits
GOA has been a strong partner with VCDL in the fight to preserve our rights here in Virginia. They are having a raffle to raise money to fund more lawsuits in Virginia. (VCDL and the VCDF are also fundraising for the same reason and will be doing some online auctions in the next few months).
Here is information on the GOA raffle:
https://go.rallyup.com/gof/
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