- 2A Sanctuary Update
- Article: The Cost of Freedom
- Chance for US Supreme Court to Hear National Reciprocity Case Next Year
- Another Reason Making All Guns Illegal Wouldn't Keep Guns Away from Violent Criminals
- Reminder to Not Stop Shooting Until The Threat Has Been Stopped
- More Ideas on Pushing Back on Anti-Gun VFWs
va-alert 11/17/25-meetings, gun shows, virginia-15 lowers, more
1. 2a sanctuary updates
Craig County
Member Jordan L. reported that the Craig County Board of Supervisors unanimously adopted a Second Amendment Sanctuary resolution on December 4, 2025!
Russell County
Members Larry Hughes & Eric McReynolds made a presentation to the Board of Supervisors on renewing the County’s Second Amendment Sanctuary resolution.
Minutes from the December 8th Board of Supervisors meeting:
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second Lou Ann Wallace and duly agreed by the Board of Supervisors to amend the agenda to add Larry Hughes & Eric McReynolds - VCDL (2A Resolution) … as item number 3 under Presentations ...
The vote was:
Aye: Andrew Hensley, Lou Ann Wallace, Tara Dye, David Eaton, Steve Breeding, and Rebecca Dye
Nay: None
Abstain: None
Louisa County
Board of Supervisors Chairman, Duane Adams, sent this email to member Ken W.:
The Resolution that we passed at my request on 2019 remains in effect.
I will have it added to an upcoming Board meeting and read into the record as a reminder of our commitment to the Second Amendment.
Orange County
Member Jay S. is going to address the Orange County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, December 16. A good turnout would be helpful in supporting him. Jay has asked the Sheriff if he will speak in favor of the 2A Sanctuary resolution at the meeting.
Time: 5pm
Location:
Orange County Government Center
11282 Government Center Drive
Orange, VA 22960
Scott County
The Scott County Board of Supervisors unanimously affirmed the County’s 2A Sanctuary status with the reading of a resolution on December 3, 2025!
Bedford County
From minutes of the Board of Supervisors meeting on December 9, 2025:
At a regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors of the County of Bedford, Virginia held at the Bedford County Administration Building on December 9, 2025, beginning at 7:00 pm:
MEMBERS: VOTE:
Tommy Scott, Chair Yes
Tammy Parker, Vice Chair Yes
Mickey Johnson Yes
Edgar Tuck Yes
Charla Bansley Yes
John Sharp Yes
Bob Davis Yes
On motion of Supervisor Sharp, seconded by Chairman Scott, which carried by a vote of 7-0, the following was adopted:
A RESOLUTION REAFFIRMING BEDFORD COUNTY, VIRGINIA AS A "SECOND AMENDMENT SANCTUARY" COUNTY
WHEREAS, the Bedford County Board of Supervisors on December 9, 2019, declared the County of Bedford, Virginia, a Second Amendment Sanctuary County after receiving overwhelming citizen support upon a public meeting therefor; and
WHEREAS, protection of the Second Amendment rights of the citizens of Bedford County continue to be of paramount importance to the Bedford County Board of Supervisors; and
WHEREAS, the Second Amendment rights of the citizens of Bedford County continue to be in jeopardy of being infringed upon by the ill-advised actions of legislators at the state and Federal levels; and
WHEREAS, the Second Amendment of the United States Constitution reads, “A well-regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed,” and
WHEREAS, the United States Supreme Court in District of Columbia v. Heller, 554 U.S. 570 (2008) affirmed an individual’s right to possess firearms, unconnected with service in a militia, for traditionally lawful purposes, such as self-defense within the home, and
WHEREAS, the United States Supreme Court in New York State Rifle & Pistol Ass’n, Inc. v. Bruen, 597 U.S. 1 (2022) opined that citizen need not establish “good cause” before obtaining a firearms license, and placed the burden on the government to show that any modern firearms regulation is consistent with “this Nation’s historical tradition of firearm regulation.”
WHEREAS, the United States Supreme Court in McDonald v. Chicago, 561 U.S. 742 (2010), affirmed that the right of an individual to “keep and bear arms,” as protected under the Second Amendment, is incorporated by the Due Process Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment against the states, and
WHEREAS, the United States Supreme Court in United States v. Miller, 307 U.S. 174 (1939), opined that firearms that are part of ordinary military equipment, or with use that could contribute to the common defense are protected by the Second Amendment, and
WHEREAS, Article I, Section 13, of the Constitution of Virginia provides, “that a well-regulated militia, composed of the body of the people, trained to arms, is the proper, natural, and safe defense of a free state, therefore, the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed,” and
WHEREAS, Article I, Section 1, of the Constitution of Virginia reads, “That all men are by nature equally free and independent and have certain inherent rights, of which, when they enter into the state of society, they cannot, by any compact, deprive or divest their posterity; namely, the enjoyment of life and liberty, with the means of acquiring and possessing property, and pursuing and obtaining happiness and safety, and
WHEREAS, Article I, Section 2 of the Constitution of Virginia reads, “that all power is vested in, and consequently derived from, the people, that magistrates are their trustees and servants, and at all times amenable to them,” and
WHEREAS, certain legislation that has or may be introduced in the Virginia General Assembly, and certain legislation which has or may be introduced in the United States Congress could have the effect of infringing on the rights of law-abiding citizens to keep and bear arms, as guaranteed by the Second Amendment to the United States Constitution, Article I, Section 13 of the Constitution of Virginia, and the pertinent precedents set by the Supreme Court of the United States; and
WHEREAS, the Bedford County Board of Supervisors remains concerned about the passage of any bill containing language which could be interpreted as infringing the rights of the citizens of Bedford County to keep and bear arms, and
WHEREAS, the Bedford County Board of Supervisors wishes to restate its deep commitment to the rights of all citizens of Bedford County to keep and bear arms, and
WHEREAS, the Bedford County Board of Supervisors wishes to again express staunch opposition to any law that would unconstitutionally restrict the rights of the citizens of Bedford County to keep and bear arms, and
WHEREAS, the Bedford County Board of Supervisors wishes to express its continued intent and policy to stand as a Sanctuary County to protect Second Amendment rights and to oppose, within the limits of the Constitutions of the United States and the Commonwealth of Virginia, any efforts to unconstitutionally restrict such rights, and to use such legal means at its disposal to protect the rights of the citizens of Bedford County to keep and bear arms, including through legal action, the power to appropriate public funds, the right to petition for redress of grievances and the power to direct the law enforcement and employees of Bedford County to not enforce any unconstitutional law.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Bedford County Board of Supervisors:
That the Bedford County Board of Supervisors hereby reaffirms and declares again that Bedford County, Virginia, is a “Second Amendment Sanctuary,” and
That the Bedford County Board of Supervisors hereby continues to express its intent to uphold the Second Amendment rights of the citizens of Bedford County, Virginia, and
That the Bedford County Board of Supervisors hereby continues to express its intent that public funds of the County not be used to restrict the Second Amendment rights of the citizens of Bedford County, or to aid federal or state agencies in the restriction of said rights, and
That the Bedford County Board of Supervisors will not authorize or appropriate government funds, resources, employees, agencies, contractors, buildings, detention centers, or offices for the purpose of
enforcing laws that unconstitutionally infringe on the people’s right to keep and bear arms, and
That the Bedford County Board of Supervisors hereby restates and declares its intent to oppose any infringement on the right of law-abiding citizens to keep and bear arms using such legal means as may be
expedient, including, without limitation, court action.
The undersigned Clerk of the Board of Supervisors of the County of Bedford, hereby certifies that the resolution set forth above was adopted during an open meeting on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, by the
Board of Supervisors
2. article: the cost of freedom
By VCDL Treasurer/Secretary, Pat Webb:
What does Freedom Cost?
Back in the late 1700’s our freedom was purchased with the blood, sweat, and tears of many. But what about today? Are we nearing the end of the extent of that purchase?
Freedom, like a marriage or anything else worthwhile, requires maintenance. And the adage, “we either pay now or pay later, but we must pay” applies. And paying later increases the cost exponentially. As I’ve said many times, a government Of The People, By The People and For The People is only effective if We The People live up to our responsibilities.
If you are a parent, you’re probably thinking that there’s just no time, between work, school, soccer, dance class, and all the other responsibilities of raising a family. Yet isn’t providing a secure future in a free country for your kids a major part of that? And shouldn’t we be teaching our kids how to be responsible adults by demonstrating the skills of participating in government and encouraging them to participate?
So how do we balance our busy lives, our families, and our budgets with the ever-present need to participate in the political process? The answer is simple. Networking, scheduling, and setting priorities.
Talk with like-minded friends and work out a responsibility chain, where one family keeps an eye on school boards, another on your city council or board of supervisors, and another on the state government. Create a system where you can alert each other, and groups like VCDL, when there is a need to act. Make it a family activity, teaching your kids how to read agendas, the rules for each body, and so on. Praise them when they find something of interest.
Next, when there is an item of concern, call out the troops. Alert VCDL when you see something that needs attention. Watch the VA-ALERTs for Action Items. Click the links, send the emails, letters and phone calls, and share the item to social media and other places.
Any monumental task is easier when the burden is shared. And addressing issues when they first arise keeps them from becoming insurmountable challenges. There is a way to protect our freedom and way of life without the massive bloodshed of the Revolutionary War, but only if We The People do the responsible thing and work to maintain the freedom that our forefathers paid such a dear price for.
And one more parting thought…every year, VCDL holds a Lobby Day on MLK Day. Dr. King gave his life for freedom as well, so the timing is appropriate. Make plans to attend Lobby Day each year. Then watch the VA-ALERTs for notices of committee meetings where 2A bills are being heard. Attend those meetings, either in person (most effective option) or virtually (second best). If you can’t do either, you can leave written comments for the committee members. We cannot let our rights be usurped without any opposition! Our combined voices have power if we make them heard.
I will be at Lobby Day and will testify in the committee meetings. I hope to see you there. Let’s not let the American Dream die with our generation. We owe it to our ancestors, and to our progeny.
3. chance for u. s. supreme court to hear national reciprocity case next year
4. another reason making all guns illegal wouldn't keep guns away from violent criminals
Drug cartels and other criminal organizations have huge amounts of cash, which means they can easily bribe government officials to smuggle guns in or out of the country. Guns could be made to “disappear” out of government inventories at military bases or other government arsenals.
In this case it was a Drug Enforcement Agency deputy chief who is accused of being involved in drug and weapon smuggling, amongst other things.
5. Reminder to not stop shooting until the threat has been stopped
While a gun owner being overpowered and shot with his own handgun isn’t common, it can happen if you are too close to the criminal, especially if the criminal is cornered, or if you only shoot once and assume that a criminal who has been shot is no longer a threat. If the threat continues to come at you, it is wise to keep shooting until the threat is over. The threat is over when the criminal is physically incapable of continuing the attack, has retreated, or has surrendered. Sometimes it can take several shots, especially when using a handgun vs a long gun.
Member Aaron D. sent me this idea:
If you are a VFW member, the easiest and strongest impact on anti-2A VFW posts would be to simply change your membership to a pro-2A VFW post. VFW posts count on meeting their membership quotas.
