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Defending Your Right to Defend Yourself

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Published 5/7/2026


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1. VCDL Virtual Membership Meeting This Sunday, May 24th


This month’s virtual VCDL meeting is Sunday, May 24, 2026 at 8:00 p.m.


We will be discussing current events, lawsuits, Commonwealth Attorneys stepping up, and more. Senate candidate Mark Moran may also attend the meeting.


Questions can be asked in chat.


Ask your friends and family to join the meeting, too!


Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/1397399881722396

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3PlYQjeavso


2. Coverage of Commonwealth Attorneys Honoring Their Oath


Virginia’s Spotsylvania Commonwealth Attorney Announces Intent To Defy State’s ‘Unconstitutional’ Gun Ban

https://dailycaller.com/2026/05/16/spotsylvania-county-commonwealth-attorney-g-ryan-mehaffey-announces-intent-defy-virginia-unconstitutional-gun-ban/

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Spotsylvania County, VA Commonwealth’s Attorney Slams Democrat Gun Grab as “Unconstitutional” – Vows He Will NOT Enforce Radical So-Called “Assault Weapons” Ban or Public Carry Restrictions

https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2026/05/spotsylvania-county-va-commonwealths-attorney-slams-democrat-gun/ 


3. article on "assault firearm" ban being challenged by vcdl with an emergency injunction


Virginia “Assault Firearm” Ban Challenged With Emergency Injunction

https://www.ammoland.com/2026/05/virginia-assault-firearm-ban-tro/


4. reminder: zenith day is coming up on june 13th


Zenith Firearms in Afton has “Zenith Day” on June 13th


Zenith Firearms (https://zenithfirearms.com/) is having “Zenith Day” at their store on Saturday, June 13th, from 10am to 5pm. VCDL will have a table at this event.


Location:

Zenith Firearms

10517 Critzer Shop Road

Afton, VA  22920


Here is what to expect at the event:


  • In-depth view and hands-on access to Zenith’s firearms, parts and services
  • Range Time on their indoor shooting lanes (tickets sold separately)
  • Onsite industry vendors with opportunities to purchase all Zenith products and from your other favorite brands
  • Firearm transfers available for Virginia residents
  • Drone simulation with Zenith Aerotech
  • Raffle drawings and giveaways throughout the day


Zenith specifically invited VCDL to have a free table at the event and they’ll be donating a portion of their sales that day to VCDL!


5. Thinking of running for office? class being offered on june 13-14


One way to fight back against lawmakers trying to strip away our rights, is to run for office! The Governance Academy of Virginia is offering a course for those thinking about running on June 13-14 in Glen Allen, VA.



For more details and/or to register click here.


6. nick freitas discusses grabigail banberger's gun grab


Nick puts in a nice plug for VCDL in this excellent video:


The Virginia Gun Grab is Worse Than You Think

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ozRN4uTc4cM


7. u.s.map with "assault weapon" laws for each state



8. article: virginia "assault weapons" ban draws immediate legal fire


Virginia’s “Assault Weapons” Ban Draws Immediate Legal Fire—in State and Federal Court

https://www.cato.org/blog/virginias-assault-weapons-ban-draws-immediate-legal-fire-state-federal-court


9. Article: Grabigail Inadvertently Makes Case To Strike Down Gun Ban


VCDL has been warning hunters for years to get into the fight – register and vote for starters.



Locked and Loaded: Spanberger Inadvertently Makes Case for Striking Down New Gun Ban

https://jonathanturley.org/2026/05/17/locked-and-loaded-spanberger-inadvertently-makes-case-for-striking-down-new-gun-ban/


10. Armed Citizen Stopped The Boston Shooting, But Media Made Him Disappear [video]


Totally wrong narrative for the mainstream media:


https://youtube.com/shorts/_je75k6htkM?si=gPJbBLK_HU1GNUrc


11. Second Amendment Sanctuary Updates


Localities (and Sheriffs) that have reaffirmed or newly affirmed themselves as a Second Amendment Sanctuary


Goochland County


Should have been on the list, as the Goochland County Board of Supervisors reaffirmed the County’s 2A status on March 10.



Page County Sheriff


https://dailycaller.com/2019/12/23/page-county-sheriff-chad-cubbage-second-amendment/


https://www.shenvalleytimes.com/p/page-county-sheriff-says-he-wont



The current list of (58) localities and (5) sheriffs


Alleghany County

Amherst County

Amherst County Sheriff

Appomattox County

Augusta County

Bedford County

Bland County

Botetourt County

Buckingham County

Campbell County

Campbell County Sheriff

Charlotte County

City of Chesapeake

City of Colonial Heights

Craig County

Culpeper County

Culpeper Town

Cumberland County

Fauquier County

Floyd County

Floyd County Sheriff

Fluvanna County

Franklin County

Gloucester County

Goochland County

Goshen Town

Grayson County

Hanover County

King George County

Lee County

Louisa County

City of Lynchburg

Madison County

Mecklenburg County

Nelson County

Nottoway County

City of Norton

Orange County

Page County Sheriff

Patrick County

Pittsylvania County

Powhatan County

Pulaski County

Town of Pulaski

Prince George County

Radford City

Roanoke County

Rockbridge County

Rockingham County

Russel County

Scott County

Shenandoah County

Smyth County

Spotsylvania County

Tazewell County

Town of Vinton

Warren County

Washington County Sheriff

Westmoreland County

Town of Winsor

Wise County

Wythe County


12. tracker for defensive gun uses in america


This website tracks, among other things, defensive gun use:


https://www.gunviolencearchive.org/reports/defensive-use


13. another example of fake, ai based, "news" video


Here is an artificial intelligence generated talking head, with a channel named, “Gun Law Amendment,” saying that all gun control in the U.S. was ended by a 9-0 vote by the U.S. Supreme Court back on April 26:


https://youtu.be/zO5TLcz_R2s?si=HuF8MfsbFrhe_Gr6


What’s sad is that fake channel has 4.2 thousand subscribers, all of them getting totally false information!


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