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virginia citizens defense league
Defending Your Right to Defend Yourself
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Published 8/5/2026
VCDL Update 8/5/26 with BREAKING NEWS!
6. Reminder: Annual VCDL benefit match being held at Roanoke Rifle and Revolver Club on September 26!
In seven days, if there is not an appeal by the federal government, suppressors, short-barreled rifles, and short-barreled shotguns will no longer be considered part of the NFA if you are a current or future member of any of these organizations:
- Gun Owners of America
- Gun Owners Foundation
- FPC Action Foundation
- The Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms or
- The Firearms Regulatory Accountability Coalition, Inc.
VCDL will have more information in the near future on what this means to gun owners in Virginia, including those who might be making their own suppressors or short-barreled long arms.
VCDL has learned that the Virginia State Police are not doing private sale background checks at gun shows currently. If you wish to do a private transfer at a gun show, you will need to find an FFL at the show willing to do one.
Perhaps gun shows will have a designated FFL to do private transfers?
VCDL is going to have a picnic on Sunday, August 16, from 11am to 4pm, with food being served at 1pm. The time was extended to allow those going to church that morning to be able to attend.
The picnic is at:
Osborne Park
Shelter 1
9530 Osborne Turnpike
Henrico, VA 23231
VCDL picnics are always a fun event for the family and are open to the public.
There is no charge to attend, and you don’t have to bring any food. However, if you do wish to bring a dish to share, that would be much appreciated!
VCDL will be supplying hot dogs, hamburgers, buns, and associated fixings. We will also have drinks, chips, paper plates, eating utensils, and some other food items.
We need to have a handle on how many are going to attend and if you are going to bring an optional dish to share.
To RSVP send an email to me: president@vcdl.org
In the subject line indicate how many are in your party, such as, “Picnic, party of 3”
In the text of the email, give me your name and, if you are bringing a dish to share, what you are bringing. I am trying to avoid duplicate dishes.
VCDL MEMBER-VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED AT THE RICHMOND GUN SHOW – August 22 & 23, 2026
The next gun show will be August 22 & 23 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 two booths 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:
Saturday, August 22 - morning set-up - 8:00am-9:00am
Saturday, August 22 - morning shift - 9:00am-1:00pm
Saturday, August 22 - afternoon shift - 1:00pm-5:00pm
Sunday, August 23 - morning shift - 10:00am-1:30pm
Sunday, August 23 - afternoon shift - 1:30pm-5:30pm (includes tear-down)
If you’re unable to attend for one of the prescribed shifts, email with your availability.
For more details and to sign-up to help, please email:
Mark your calendars!
VCDL will have its monthly membership meeting in Central Virginia on Thursday, August 13, from 6pm to 7:30pm at:
North Courthouse Road Library
Community Room
325 Courthouse Road
North Chesterfield, VA 23236-3117
As with all VCDL membership meetings, the meeting is open to the public. So, bring your friends and family, too!
We will be discussing all the things going on in Virginia and in the courts that affect your right to keep and bear arms. We also will be doing Q&A.
If you wish to carry, feel free to do so.
Registration and squadding just opened for this excellent match, which is held every year by the Roanoke Rifle and Revolver Club to benefit VCDL. RRRC has been a wonderful supporter of VCDL for many years now, with VCDL membership being one of the options to qualify for RRRC membership.
If you have never shot in one of these matches, you are missing out on a lot of fun and some great practice!
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RRRC September USPSA-VCDL Benefit Match Roanoke Rifle Revolver Club
Match starts: September 26, 2026 @ 10:00 AM · Match ends: September 26, 2026 @ 2:00 PM
Location:
1305 Gun Club Drive
Hardy, VA 24101
Level I USPSA match.
Appendix holsters are NOT permitted for use on RRRC property (per RRRC Board of Directors).
RRRC does NOT accept credit cards for payment, only cash and personal checks.
https://practiscore.com/rrrc-september-uspsa-match-2/register
An armed citizen, as well as an off-duty trooper, returned fire on a mass killer at an In-N-Out Burger restaurant in Idaho. Both their efforts distracted the killer and saved many lives. (The killer lost his bravado once bullets were coming HIS way.)
Interesting note: For once an armed citizen helping to save lives was covered by the mainstream media! Kudos to ABC News.
Coverage:
Hero civilian describes gun battle at Idaho In-N-Out restaurant (ABC News?! Video)
https://abcnews.com/video/135338640/
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Hero armed citizen, off-duty state trooper opened fire on Idaho In-N-Out gunman, tried to stop shooting that left 2 dead, 7 wounded: harrowing video (New York Post)
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Idaho: State authorities investigating active shooter incident that left at least 3 dead, including gunman, and 5 others injured (One America News Network)
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When gunshots rang out at a Twin Falls In-N-Out, this Idaho man shot back (Idaho Statesman)
https://www.idahostatesman.com/news/local/crime/article316743551.html
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