- Manassas Park adopts gun-ban in government buildings
- Article on Fairfax City considering expanding their gun ban
- help needed: Shenandoah Gun Show November 1 and 2
- Help needed: Fredericksburg gun show November 8 and 9
- Help needed: Richmond gun show November 15 and 16
- Article on VCDL/GOA win on blocking Universal Background Checks (UBCs)
- Disturbing Incident in Alexandria that could have ended badly for the perpetrators
- A cautionary tale on traffic stops
- Thoughs on Montana gun owner getting guns confiscate because of red flag in Washington State!
- Glock is dropping most of its current product line and coming out with new "V" models [VIDEO]
- Video of woman brandishing a gun at a person fishing in public waters
- R.I.P. VCDL member Lt. Col. Arther D. Miller (retired)
- U.S. Supreme Court to consider legality of gun ownership for peole who smoke pot
- Article: NRA and President Trump Can Determine Whther Virginia Goes to Earle-Sears or the Democrats
- DoJ pushes back against 2A critics-what's really goin on [VIDEO]
- VSSA files a lawsuit against Cupleper County over private gun range
1. manassas park adopts gun-ban in government buildings
Manassas Park has adopted an ordinance banning the carry of guns in their government buildings, with no exception for CHP holders. It passed 5 to 2, with both Council members Javed and Seiberling voting NO because there was not a CHP exemption. VCDL thanks Council members Javed and Seiberling for standing up for all the CHP holders in Virginia. The Vice Mayor was the driving force on this bad ordinance.
The ban would affect the following buildings (not parking areas or areas outside of the buildings): the recreation center, city hall, public works, social services, permitting services. Penalties are tiered, and the tier resets after one calendar year passes after the last offense. The tiers are Class 4 misdemeanor ($250, no jail time) for the first offense, Class 3 misdemeanor ($500, no jail time) for the second offense, and Class 1 misdemeanor ($2,500 and up to one year in jail) for a third or higher offense.
The ordinance will not go into effect until January 1, 2026. Carry in parks and permitted events is NOT prohibited by the ordinance. Enforcement will only be complaint driven – no wands or metal detectors will be used for screening.
VCDL is mentioned in this article. Fairfax City will vote on the proposed ordinance changes on Tuesday, October 28:
3. help needed: shenandoah gun show november 1 & 2
VCDL MEMBER-VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED AT THE SHENANDOAH GUN SHOW - November 1 & 2, 2025
The next gun show will be November 1 & 2 at the Rockingham County Fairgrounds, 4808 S Valley Pike, Rockingham, VA 22801. This is the last scheduled gun show of the year at this venue.
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/shenandoah-valley-gun-show-.html
As before, VCDL will have a booth at this event, and we need member-volunteers to talk about protecting our right to defend ourselves.
NO previous gun show or event experience is required. Only your enthusiasm and dedication to help VCDL grow stronger at this show.
We need volunteers for the Saturday afternoon shift especially!
Sign-up to volunteer for one or more of the following shifts:
Saturday, November 1 - morning shift
Saturday, November 1 - afternoon shift
Sunday, November 2 - morning shift
Sunday, November 2 - afternoon shift
For more details and to sign-up to help, please email:
gunshows.shenandoah@vcdl.org
4. help needed: Fredericksburg gun show november 8 & 9
Fredericksburg Gun Show Volunteers Needed
Want to get involved? Want to be active in the fight to defend your Right to defend yourself, your family and your community? Volunteer a few hours working with VCDL at a gun show.
New member volunteers and first-timers are very welcome. There are experienced volunteers on every shift to help you.
We need member-volunteers to work at the VCDL table at the Fredericksburg gun show November 8 & 9 at the Fredericksburg Fairgrounds, 2400 Airport Ave, Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Show information: https://sgkshows.com/
Gun shows are casual, fun events. You would be doing important work promoting your VCDL and what we do to protect and defend our Right to Keep and Bear Arms. Admission is free. Parking is free. Many vendors
offer discounts to VCDL volunteers.
Volunteers are needed to help during these shifts:
Saturday, November 8: 9:00am-1:00pm and 1:00pm-5:00pm.
- If you can help with setup at 8:00am, please let us know.
Sunday, November 9: 10:00am-1:30pm and 1:30pm -4:00pm
- If you can help with setup at 8:00am, please let us know.
Mark the dates on your calendars and contact gunshows.fredericksburg@VCDL.org to join us.
Please Note: Positions will be filled first-come-first-served. All volunteers working at a gun show or event must be current members of VCDL.
VCDL MEMBER-VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED AT THE RICHMOND GUN SHOW - November 15 & 16, 2025
The next gun show will be November 15 & 16 at the Richmond International Raceway, 600 E Laburnum Ave, Richmond, VA 23222. This is the last scheduled gun show of the year at the Raceway.
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 gun 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:
Friday, November 14 - afternoon set-up - 4:00pm-6:00pm
Saturday, November 15 - morning shift - 9:00am-1:00pm
Saturday, November 15 - afternoon shift - 1:00pm-5:00pm
Sunday, November 16 - morning shift - 10:00am-1:30pm
Sunday, November 16 - afternoon shift - 1:30pm-5:00pm
For more details and to sign-up to help, please email:
gunshows.richmond@vcdl.org
6. article on vcdl/goa win on blocking universal background checks
7. Disturbing incident in alexandria that could have ended badly for the perpetrators
The police took ten minutes to arrive in a small city like Alexandria?
8. a cautionary tale on traffic stops
This is good advice for everyone, but especially those who are armed.
The Caroline County Sheriff’s Office put out this notice:
Earlier today, a post began circulating on social media describing the situation in front of the Ladysmith Wawa where a deputy had drawn his firearm. We want to share some important context about this incident.
The deputy stopped to check on a vehicle that had run out of gas. While speaking with the driver and asking the driver for his identification, the deputy noticed the handle of a handgun in a shoulder bag being worn by the driver. When the deputy asked the driver for identification, the driver refused and became argumentative. Out of concern for his safety, the deputy briefly drew his firearm while giving commands to the driver.
The driver's mother, who was nearby, called Major Travis Nutter out of concern for her son's safety. Major Nutter who was out of the country at a training class, immediately contacted Sheriff Moser, who responded to the scene. Because of the strong relationship between the family, Major Nutter, and Sheriff Moser, cooler heads prevailed. Sheriff Moser was able to calm the situation, and once the driver provided identification, deputies confirmed he lawfully possessed a valid driver's license and concealed handgun permit.
This is an example of how quickly things can become tense during even routine encounters, and how communication, understanding, and trust can prevent tragedy. We're thankful that everyone remains safe, and we're grateful to live in a community where open dialogue between law enforcement and citizens helps us through the difficult moments together.
We want to remind everyone that during any encounter with law enforcement, especially if you are visibly armed, remaining calm is the best way to ensure everyone goes home safely. A few seconds of cooperation can make all the difference.
9. thoughts on montana gun owner getting guns confiscated because of a red flag in washington state!
In this video, Attorney Tom Grieve talks about a Montana man who had his guns confiscated because of a red flag issued in Washington state!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mUwdW4BqfZU
Could this happen in Virginia? VCDL’s attorneys both say, yes, it can. They both also note that they have never heard of it happening here. Under the Good Faith and Credit clause of the Constitution, Virginia would serve the red flag order to you on behalf of the issuing state. Virginia would not be obligated to take your guns, but it could take your guns if it so chooses. Either way, you are considered a prohibited person once served with the paperwork until the red flag order is rescinded by the issuing jurisdiction.
10. glock is dropping most of its current product line and coming out with new "v" models [video]
Attorney Tom Grieve’s take:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=IoX1eMkEKPk&pp=0gcJCQcKAYcqIYzv
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MrGunsNGear’s take:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=yY_kIV_T1ZE&pp=ugUEEgJlbg%3D%3D
The woman is this video mistakenly thought she owned the water under and around her pier. She was angry that someone in a boat would fish in “her” water, so she brandished a handgun and made racist remarks.
I don’t know if she got charged, but the man in the boat notified the police of her actions, capturing everything on his GoPro. The proper way to handle a situation like this was for the woman to call the police, not brandish a gun, as the man fishing was not a threat to her at all. Someone merely trespassing should not be threatened with deadly force.
12. r.i.p. vcdl member lt. col. arthur d. miller (retired)
VCDL received this belated message from Lucy Miller on the passing of Arthur Miller, a VCDL member. She is clearly very proud of him, as she should be:
It is with great Sadness that I am writing to inform you of the passing of Lieutenant Colonel (Promotable) Arthur D. Miller (retired). He was a life member of VCDL # xxxxxx.
He was born on December 12, 1946, in Baltimore, Maryland and passed away on January 18, 2025, in Burke, Virginia.
He was interred at the Arlington National Cemetery on February 26, 2025, with full military honors. He served in Viet Nam (1967-1968) and awarded the Purple Heart with first Oak Leaf Cluster and the Bronze Star Medal. Other awards and decorations include the Legion of Merit and The California Medal of Valor (ARNG). He was inducted into the U. S. Army Field Artillery, Fort Sill Officer Candidate School Hall of Fame in 1995. He graduated from the University of California at Berkeley, with a Baccalaureate of Arts degree in Geography.
He is survived by the former Lucy A. Pretti of Berkeley, California, a daughter, Monica L. Miller of Ashburn, Virginia, and a sister Lynn, and brother-in-law Carl Payne, of Poughkeepsie, New York.
13. u.s. supremem court to consider legality of gun ownership for people who smoke pot
14. article: nra and president trump can determine whether virginia goes to earle-sears or the democrats
15. doj pushes back against 2a critics-what's really going on [video]
DoJ says they didn’t want, or ask for, the list of members of some 2A groups, it was the judge that made that request (which has since been rescinded).
https://www.ammoland.com/2025/10/doj-pushes-back-against-2a-critics-whats-really-going-on-video/
16. vssa files a lawsuit against culpeper county over private gun range
Board of Supervisors quietly amended its zoning code to classify all ‘outdoor shooting activities’ as ‘commercial firearm training or recreation’, even when conducted by private citizens on their own property.”
https://libertyconservativenews.substack.com/p/court-battle-over-private-gun-ranges