I too am a member of the VCDL. Our organization is probably the most successful state level grass roots gun rights organization in the country. We are always in the face of localities and legislators who seek to infringe on our rights in opposition to state law, and are extremely active in authoring & advancing pro-gun legislation. In fact 75 to 80% of the pro-gun legislation that has become law in the last 12 years has been either authored by or authored for the VCDL. We also actively (and I mean actively) oppose anti-gun legislation at the state and local level.
Recently we have been in the national news due to our opposition to NYC Mayor Bloombutt's illegal sting operations against gun dealers, and were successful in getting legislation passed that makes those stings a felony in Virginia.
We have also been in the forefront to get National Parks to authorize private carry as it is supported by state law.
What else do you want to know?
That's aplenty. Good on you and your organization for taking the fight onto the offensive, In states with "open carry", some folks actually need to carry openly (although I'm all for CCW).
Thank you for the info. In looking at your group’s web site, I was unable to find other states that have taken up the cause with the same model as the VCDL ... do you know of any? I’d be interested in getting behind such advocates if they were local.
I like the “CAN DO” attitude of VCDL! Carry on!