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In This Episode: To celebrate our 300th episode, we're having an ACP Round Table!  (Sadly, no one is dressed as a Spartan.) Join Queen Erinidas alongside Weer'd Beard, Oddball, Xander, and David as they take a stroll to the Hot Gates of the NRA Annual Meeting and discuss: signs at the NRA Annual Meeting that the corruption is still around, but the members are clearly wising up and taking the NRA to task for it;; Donald Trump's speech at NRAAM, which was more of the usual and with minimal talk of gun rights; the possibility of Ronnie Barrett of Barrett Firearms becoming the next NRA Executive Vice President (but the day after recording this we discovered that Barrett didn't win); more tourists arrested in the Turks and Caicos Islands for having a few pieces of ammunition in their luggage;. the 9th Circuit Court striking down Hawaii's butterfly knife ban; firearm prohibitionist politicians turning on the dubious Shot Spotter technology, citing racism; a Federal court issuing a temporary restraining order against the ATF's change in the "Engaging in the Business of Selling Firearms" law; legislation introduced in Congress to remove the $200 tax stamp requirement for SBRs, SBSs, and suppressors; another NFA challenge regarding suppressors that are made in Texas and stay in Texas; another surprising rule by the 9th Circuit, where one judge in three ruled that felons aren't part of "The People"; plus the usual silliness and side-tracking that happens with Round Tables. Did you know that we have a Patreon? Join now for the low, low cost of $4/month (that's $1/podcast) and you'll get to listen to our podcast on Friday instead of Mondays, as well as patron-only content like mag dump episodes, our hilarious blooper reels and film tracks. Show Notes ICYMI NRA Members Meeting Debate Resolution About Move to Texas The NRA Meeting Of Members – Part 1 The NRA Meeting Of Members – Part 2 An Apology Demanded Of Charles Cotton NRA Members Meeting, 2024 Donald Trump speaks at NRA Convention: Full Speech Ronnie Barrett For EVP? GOA Convention GunCon 5th American tourist arrested at Turks and Caicos airport after ammo allegedly found in luggage The Confused Ninth Circuit Decision Striking Down Hawaii's Butterfly Knife Ban Hawaii legalizes butterfly knives and switchblades KnifeRights fundraiser raffle Woodsman's Pal 284 Shot Spotter Racist A Temporary Restraining Order has been granted to VCDL and GOA in our lawsuit against BATFE's new “engaged in the business” rule Republicans Introduce ‘RIFLE Act' To Remove NFA $200 Tax NFA Challenge Advances with Made in Texas Suppressors The 9th Circuit Actually Overturns a Federal Gun Law? Three Felonies A Day: How the Feds Target the Innocent  

Commercial Free- Phillip VanCleave from VCDL explains VA gun rights

Next Monday gun owners will be flocking to Richmond for the Virginia Citizens Defense League's Lobby Day and Rally. VCDL head Phillip Van Cleave tells Cam there are a lot of reasons for Second Amendment advocates to show up, starting with the onslaught of bills targeting lawful gun owners that have been introduced in recent days.

Phillip Van Cleave of the Virginia Citizens Defense League joins Cam to discuss the upcoming push for an "assault weapons" ban by Democratic state legislators and why it's critically important for gun owners to push back during the group's upcoming Lobby Day.

This week, we're looking ahead at Virginia's off-year elections. Governor Glenn Youngkin (R.) is halfway through his first term, and now the entire state legislature is up for election. Republicans currently have a four-vote majority in the House of Delegates, while Democrats have a two-vote majority in the Senate. That's led to very little movement on gun policy since the Democrats lost their trifecta after passing universal background checks, a one-gun-a-month limit, a "red flag" law, local gun-free zones, and other restrictions in 2020. The outcome of the election will either preserve the status quo or potentially lead to the repeal of at least some restrictions. That's why we have Virginia Citizen Defense League (VCDL) president Philip Van Cleave on the show to tell us how his group sees things unfolding. Van Cleave said VCDL is working to build enthusiasm among gun voters and get them out to the polls early. He admitted there was some concern about how motivated gun owners are in this election, in part because the threat of new gun-control laws is limited. Still, he believes gun-rights advocates should be able to pull out a win and pressure Republicans into repealing most or maybe even all of the 2020 restrictions. Plus, Contributing Writer Jake Fogleman and I discuss the latest updates on the mentally ill mass shooter in Maine. Special Guest: Philip Van Cleave.

October 31st is a celebration for Christians. “Haunts of Richmond” ghost tours explained by Chris Houlihan Speaker of the House? This could be good! Brandon J. Weichert: The Shadow War: Iran. Philip Van Cleave from VCDL.org Is a 9 to 5 job over working a college grad? The importance of Virginia elections. Chesterfield Commissioner of Revenue, Jenefer Hughes, judges people by skin color. Tyson invests in “edible-insect farming?” Prince William schools have weapon scanners? Federal Foster Care Rule is outrageous. And discriminatory. And more…

Our guests today are Philip Van Cleave, who has been the President of the Virginia Citizens Defense League since 2001. And Alga Evans, the Student Engagement Director for VCDL Academy. 1) What is the VCDL Academy? 2) Young adults (colleges, universities, and high school) and the next generations will take their turn at steering the wheel of this nation, how do we reach them and encourage them to protect their right to keep and bear arms? 3) The Second Amendment is a non-political issue. However, nowadays politics play a huge role in both destroying and protecting our Bill of Rights. How do we use politics for good? 4) What is Practical Politics and who is it aimed at? 5) How do people support VCDL Academy and follow the work of the VCDL?

Phillip Van Cleave, from the Virginia Citizens Defense League talks with John Reid about bills in the veto session and gives us some general updates on the VCDL.  

Horrible week for America. And that's why I am glad MLB is back! What is happening in our country: Trump indictment, dollar failing, inflation, more government, trans culture on parade, and more! GMU rejects Youngkin's visit, and its a joke. Philip Van Cleave from VCDL.org Does the pro-trans group have a moral argument? “Trans Day of Vengeance?” What! Pressure to have Mets rename Citi Field? Did Kentucky just have their “Jan 6 riots?” Finally..DUMB phones making a comeback! What is “Moms for Liberty” Merianne Jensen explains. 819 bills passed in General Assembly? Wow! And more…

Sharing some commentary and seeking your thoughts on what I said.  Sharing what it takes to get started as a gun owner in Maryland and giving kudos to the Virginia Citizens Defense League, VCDL.org for leading as a gun rights organization. https://vcdl.org/mpage/VCDLLegUpd012723 The state of Maryland isn't quite up to the level of New York or California when it comes to gun control, but it ain't for lack of trying. Maryland has tons of gun control laws on the books, and none of them have made Baltimore any safer, but that won't stop them from doing more. https://mdsp.maryland.gov/Organization/Pages/CriminalInvestigationBureau/LicensingDivision/Firearms/HandgunQualificationLicense.aspx Thanks for sharing,   Shalom Baby, Rev. Kenn Blanchard blackmanwithagun@gmail.com    https://patreon.com/blackmanwithagun 

Philip Van Cleave, President of the Virginia Citizens Defense League, joined Jeff Katz to talk about their plans for Lobby Day on Monday January 16, 2023 and what they hope gets done.

This episode is dedicated to Ed Levine of the VCDL. (RIP) Ranting about poor concealed carry use and being rude online.  We are all the same and different.  Truth bombs dropped here. Let me know if I'm off on this epsiode.    Shalom Baby, Kenn  https://patreon.com/blackmanwithagun to support/ give back  

Philip Van Cleave, President of the Virginia Citizen's Defense League is on to debunk the rhetoric being blasted by the 'podium jockey' that sadly and predictably, always follows tragedies like the Uvalde TX school massacre. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lee Bros permanently kicked off YouTube. They want “safe places.” GOODBYE! School agenda is awful: Erin Lee explains from Colorado with a horror story. Fairfax schools can expel students for “misgendering?” Ken Cuccinelli joins Lee Bros on SCOTUS and Immigration policy. Philip Van Cleave from VCDL to discuss Buffalo shooting fallout. Senator Mark Warner is blaming Trump's comments in Charlottesville for Buffalo and guns found at TSA. Blacksburg High School won't allow “Pray for Peace” T-Shirts. Kamala Harris thanks women's soccer for “equal pay” fight. Dumb. Democrat pro-abort witness says you are only human at birth!??? NPR sets up nark line for the great un-masked!

In Episode 241 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses the return of VCDL Lobby Day, the 20th annual Virginia Fly Fishing & Wine Festival, and SHOT Show 2022. SHOW NOTES Subscribe on Apple Podcasts and leave a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐review. Subscribe on Spotify Podcasts. VCDL Lobby Day Virginia Fly Fishing & Wine Festival SHOT Show 2022 | Governor's Forum --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/district-of-conservation/support

In this hour: - VCDL's Philip Van Cleave discusses this week's election in Virginia of a new Governor, Lt. Governor, and Attorney General, all which flipped from Democrats to Republicans - It's hard to shoot a deer with an empty gun, but that's what Tom tried to do. - What loads to use in a 10mm Glock for bear protection? Tom Gresham's Gun Talk 11.07.21 Hour 1

Philip Van Cleave is the President of the Virginia Citizens Defense League and a staunch supporter of gun rights both in Virginia and the United States. You can learn more about the VCDL and the work they do here: VCDL Website

Our guest today is Philip Van Cleave. Philip has been the president of the Virginia Citizens Defense League since 2001, and is an award-winning Grassroots Activist. Philip served as a reserve deputy sheriff in Texas for 7 years, and is an NRA instructor. Philip believes in the Right to Keep and Bear Arms as a fundamental human right and is an unabashed supporter who has fought for the right to keep and bear arms for many years in Virginia and across the US. 1) The State of Virginia has a very consequential election coming up where multiple seats are up for the vote. Talk to us about who is up for election this year? -Governor, Lt. Governor, Attorney General, all 100 House Delegate Seats and multiple local positions. 2) Should gun owners in Virginia take advantage of new early voting laws? 3) What's at stake in the elections? 4) What is the VCDL agenda for the next legislative session? 5) The VCDL organizes the biggest 2A Rally in the nation. Do you have another Rally scheduled for 2022?

Mark covers the CCRKBA Amicus Brief to the NYSRPA NY SCOTUS case and the VA election with Philip Van Cleave of VCDL

On this episode, Virginia Citizen Defense League's (VCDL) president Philip Van Cleave joins the show to discuss his group's defamation suit against the Coalition to Stop Gun Violence (CSGV). He talks about why the group feels CSGV falsely labeling them a "domestic terror organization" is actionable and why VCDL believes it can reach the high bar to win a defamation case. He also discusses the upcoming elections in Virginia, what VCDL is doing to elect pro-gun candidates, and why they haven't endorsed Republican gubernatorial candidate Glenn Younkin. I also talk to contributing writer Jake Fogelman about President Biden's decision to withdraw his ATF nominee after a series of exclusive reports from The Reload uncovered his questionable background. Plus, I interview Reload Member John Mcadams about what got him into big game hunting and how the pandemic has driven new people to hunting. Special Guest: Philip Van Cleave.

Albemale County backs down on a county property gun ban. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://donnyferguson.com/2017/10/23/vcdl-pac-alert-house-endorsements-for-2017/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/donny-ferguson/message

A discussion of the history of Gun Rights in Virginia with the founder of NVCDL and the first President of VCDL.

We will get into the new gun ban in Roanoke City. We will also talk about an attempted robbery, the Filibuster, and McFlurrys with VCDL President Phil Van Cleave.

PETE SANTILLI SHOW - #2340 - 6PM EASTERN WEDNESDAY - FEBRUARY 24, 2021 LIVE BROADCAST: https://vimeo.com/event/706574  EP 2340-6PM Dems Panicked About Joe Biden's Sole Access To Nukes...Wonder Why…     Several-dozen House Democrats signed a letter asking President Joe Biden to give up his sole authority to launch nuclear weapons and “consider modifying” the command and control of the U.S. nuclear forces. “Vesting one person with this authority entails real risks,” a letter from Rep. Jimmy Panetta (D-Calif.) said. “Past presidents have threatened to attack other countries with nuclear weapons or exhibited behavior that caused other officials to express concern about the president’s judgment.” https://thepetesantillishow.com/archives/17012  Special Guest: Philip Van Cleave is president of the Virginia Citizens Defense League, (VCDL). @VCDL_ORG Facebook Google+ LinkedIn On The Web The Virginia Citizens Defense League is an all-volunteer, non-partisan grassroots organization dedicated to defending the human rights of all Virginians. Philip has written extensively in support of Gun Owner Rights in addition to his on the ground activism throughout Virginia. https://vcdl.org/

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How is COVID 19 and the Richmond lockdowns changing the annual VCDL "Lobby Day"? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Despite some concerns from gun owners about the possibility of bad actors using the event for their own purposes, the Virginia Citizens Defense League says next Monday's Lobby Day will take place as scheduled, though this year's event will look much different than last year's.

Virginia Citizens Defense League President Phil Van Cleave joins Jeff to discuss the plan for Lobby Day this year and the steps Ralph Northam is taking to single out anyone who attends in person.

The 2021 Lobby Day rally hosted by the Virginia Citizens Defense League is going to look a little different than it has in years past, with a massive mobile caravan planned to deliver a pro-2A message to state lawmakers and Gov. Ralph Northam. VCDL president Philip Van Cleave joins Cam on the program with details on how you can be a part of the roving rally.

INTERVIEW – PHILIP VAN CLEAVE – President of Virginia Citizens Defense League- discussed turnout needed for Protest at Alexandria City Hall on Saturday. Council To Vote On Gun Ban For City Of Alexandria Property. The city had previously not been allowed to enact a gun ban due to the Dillon Rule, but new state legislation authorizes that action. https://patch.com/virginia/delray/council-vote-gun-ban-city-alexandria-property NOTE FROM VCDL:  The City of Alexandria is moving forward with public comment and a vote on a proposed ordinance to ban guns completely in government buildings, parks, recreation and community centers, and at permitted events and adjoining streets. City Council had a chance to drop the proposed ordinance on Tuesday night, but did not.  They made a minor amendment that did nothing significant for gun owners and voted to move forward with the public comment period and final vote on Saturday, June 20.   If passed, this ordinance would take effect on Wednesday, July 1, and would make criminals out of peaceful gun owners for merely being on a street that abuts a permitted event, or walking through any one of a myriad of public parks, or to go in City Hall to pay their taxes! ACTION ITEM – GUN OWNERS NEED TO PROTEST THIS ATTACK ON THEIR RIGHTS! This Saturday, June 13, from 1:30 PM to 3:30 pm, VCDL is calling on gun owners from Northern Virginia and beyond to protest outside of Alexandria City Hall, located at 301 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22314. Let’s have a huge number of gun owners there to get our message across! https://mailchi.mp/d4e2aed23b12/va-alertaction-item-turnout-needed-for-protest-at-alexandria-city-hall-on-saturday?e=88db6ec865

Mornings on the Mall 06.13.20 Hosts: Mary Walter and Vince Coglianese Executive Producer: Heather Hunter Guests: ReOpen MoCo's Erik Tammaru, Daily Caller's Christian Datoc, Reason's Robby Soave, Gen. Jack Keane, VCDL's Philip Van Cleave ============================================================== 5-A/B/C -- SEATTLE’S AUTONOMOUS ZONE: - Seattle protesters storm City Hall, demand mayor resign after driving police out of area, declaring autonomous zone  Hundreds of protesters, aided by a sympathetic City Council member, stormed Seattle's City Hall Tuesday night to demand the mayor's resignation, just days after seizing a six-block downtown zone that includes a shuttered police precinct. Demonstrators remained peaceful, without reports of violence or injuries, but are pushing Mayor Jenny Durkan to step down if she refuses to defund the city's police department. The protesters continued to camp out in a self-declared “Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone” (CHAZ)-- a region spanning six blocks and encompassing the precinct-- which has effectively been abandoned by law enforcement after the Seattle Police Department closed the East Precinct on Monday. For more than two weeks following the death of George Floyd -- an unarmed black man who died in police custody after a former Minneapolis police officer kneeled on his neck for over eight minutes -- hundreds of demonstrators all over the country took to the streets to condemn police brutality. In some cities, like Seattle, pockets of violence erupted as a result of clashes with law enforcement. https://www.foxnews.com/us/seattle-city-hall-protesters-autonomous-zone Donald J. Trump @realDonaldTrump: 5h: Domestic Terrorists have taken over Seattle, run by Radical Left Democrats, of course. LAW & ORDER! https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/1270923257844301836 TRUMP: Radical Left Governor @JayInslee and the Mayor of Seattle are being taunted and played at a level that our great Country has never seen before. Take back your city NOW. If you don’t do it, I will. This is not a game. These ugly Anarchists must be stooped IMMEDIATELY. MOVE FAST! @DAILYCALLER: Washington Gov. Inslee on the so-called "autonomous zone" in Seattle: "That's news to me". (VIDEO) EARLIER: Seattle protesters storm City Hall, demand mayor resign after driving police out of area, declaring autonomous zone Hundreds of protesters, aided by a sympathetic City Council member, stormed Seattle's City Hall Tuesday night to demand the mayor's resignation, just days after seizing a six-block downtown zone that includes a shuttered police precinct. Demonstrators remained peaceful, without reports of violence or injuries, but are pushing Mayor Jenny Durkan to step down if she refuses to defund the city's police department. The protesters continued to camp out in a self-declared “Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone” (CHAZ)-- a region spanning six blocks and encompassing the precinct-- which has effectively been abandoned by law enforcement after the Seattle Police Department closed the East Precinct on Monday. KOMO: Police make allegations of intimidation, extortion inside Capitol Hill's Autonomous Zone And that lack of an organized leadership is hampering efforts to bring back some normalcy to the area and have officers return to the precinct said Deanna Nolette, Seattle Assistant Police Chief. Nolette said her department and other city departments are trying to find the leaders of the CHAZ to negotiate a roadmap for the area’s immediate future. She said police are receiving reports of armed people manning the check points intimidating people trying to enter. “While Washington is an open carry state, there is no legal right for those arms to be used intimidate community members," Nolette said. Nolette said operating a citizen checkpoint on a public street is illegal. “We have heard anecdotally of citizens and businesses being asked to pay a fee to operate within this area, this is crime of extortion," Nolette said. Activist Who Helped Create ‘Police No Go Zone’ Complains When Their Food Is Stolen (PHOTO) An activist who claimed to have helped establish the self-declared Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone (CHAZ), a six-block area in downtown Seattle, took to Twitter to complain about the community’s food being stolen. The 18-year-old activist appears to be a transgender woman and a self-described “lesbian anarchist,” according to her now-private Twitter account. The activist tweeted Wednesday that CHAZ had invited homeless people into the zone, who promptly stole all of their food. The activist pleaded on Twitter for people to bring an assortment of foods, including vegan meat substitutes and soy products, stating that they would “need more food to keep the area operational.” 5-D -- FLYNN UPDATE: - Justice Department dropping Flynn case is 'a gross abuse of prosecutorial power,' court-appointed lawyer says  *A former federal judge appointed to review the Justice Department's motion to dismiss criminal charges against President Trump's former national security adviser Michael Flynn said there was evidence of a "gross abuse" of prosecutorial power and that the request should be denied. Former U.S. District Judge John Gleeson said in a filing Wednesday the government "has engaged in highly irregular conduct to benefit a political ally of the President" and argued that Flynn had committed perjury.  - Court-appointed attorney says judge should block DOJ move to drop Flynn case  John Gleeson, the attorney and retired judge who was appointed by Judge Emmet Sullivan to submit a brief discussing whether federal prosecutors should be able to dismiss their case against Michael Flynn, insisted in a filing Wednesday that not only does Sullivan have the authority to reject the government’s request but he should do so. The Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure state that prosecutors may dismiss a case “with leave of court.” At issue in the Flynn case now is exactly what level of discretion this gives the court. Gleeson argues that it covers the current situation, claiming that federal prosecutors gave a pretext for why they want to drop the case. “Leave of court should not be granted when the explanations the Government puts forth are not credible as the real reasons for its dismissal of a criminal charge,” Gleeson wrote in his amicus curiae (“friend of the court”) brief, alleging that prosecutors’ reasoning is “riddled with inexplicable and elementary errors of law and fact” and should not justify dismissal. “[T]he rule empowers courts to protect the integrity of their own proceedings from prosecutors who undertake corrupt, politically motivated dismissals. That is what has happened here. The Government has engaged in highly irregular conduct to benefit a political ally of the President.” Attorney General Bill Barr disputes this. In an interview with Fox News’ Bret Baier, he claimed that Sullivan was encroaching on the Justice Department’s authority. “The argument is that it's always been understood that decisions whether to pursue an individual through the prosecution process or holding them criminally accountable is vested in the executive branch and not the courts,” Barr said. “And he is essentially, in our view, trying to set himself up as an alternative prosecutor.” https://www.foxnews.com/politics/counsel-appointed-by-flynn-judge-says-court-should-block-doj-move-to-drop-charges 5-E -- MERRIAM WEBSTER CHANGING DEFINITION OF RACISM: US dictionary Merriam-Webster to change its definition of racism American dictionary Merriam-Webster will change its definition of the word racism at the suggestion of a young Black woman who wanted it to better reflect the oppression of people of colour. Kennedy Mitchum, a recent graduate of Drake University in Iowa, contacted Merriam-Webster, which has published its dictionaries since 1847, to propose updating the term. "I basically told them that they need to include that there's a systematic oppression upon a group of people," she told the local CBS affiliate KMOV. "It's not just, 'Oh, I don't like someone.'" Merriam-Webster's editorial manager, Peter Sokolowski, confirmed to AFP that the definition would be modified after Mitchum's request. 6-A -- TRUMP AGAINST CHANGING NAMES OF CONFEDERATE NAMED BASES: *President Trump says he is ruling out changing the name of Army bases named for Confederate Army officers. This comes two days after Defense Secretary Mark Esper indicated he is open to a discussion of such changes, which have been urged by prominent retired Army officers and others. In a series of tweets, Trump wrote, "My administration will not even consider" changing those Army base names. Kayleigh McEnany Turns Base Renaming Question Around On The Biden Welcome Center (VIDEO) McEnany brought up the movie “Gone With The Wind,” no longer available on HBO, and asked if George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and James Madison should be “erased from history” because of their views. “What about FDR, because of internment camps?” she asked. “Should he be erased from history, or Lyndon Johnson, who has a history of documented racist statements." Then, the White House press secretary took aim at Biden: “Finally, what about people that are alleged by the media to be segregationists?” said McEnany. “NBC tells us Joe Biden didn’t just compromise with segregationists, he fought for their causes in schools, experts say. CNN tells us letters from Joe Biden reveal how he sought support of segregationists in the fight against busing. Washington Post tells us that Biden’s tough talk on 1970 schools’ desegregation plans could get him new scrutiny. And there are several more where that came from. So I’ll leave you with a question. Should we then rename the Biden Welcome Center?” 6-B/C -- TRUMP NEWS: *Trump to hold first post-coronavirus rally in Oklahoma: President Trump is planning to hold his first rally of the coronavirus era on June 19 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. And he says he's planning more events in Florida, Texas and Arizona as well. Trump's signature rallies often draw tens of thousands of people but have been on hiatus since March 2 because of the coronavirus pandemic. Trump also told reporters at the White House that he would announce a new location soon for a speech in August accepting the Republican Party's nomination for president. https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/502143-trump-to-hold-first-post-coronavirus-rally-in-oklahoma DAILY CALLER’S CHRISTIAN DATOC: Trump says he’ll hold his first post-coronavirus rally in Tulsa, OK on Juneteenth, sending any doubts he wouldn’t address racial inequality right out the window — OK followed by rallies in FL, AZ, and NC despite his feud with Gov Roy Cooper over the RNC https://twitter.com/TocRadio/status/1270828847794184195 TRUMP TO SPEAK ON RACE AND POLICING ON THURSDAY: President Trump is expected to talk about race relations and policing Thursday in Dallas, before he attends a high-dollar campaign fundraising dinner. The White House says the president will announce a plan for “holistic revitalization and recovery” at a roundtable with “faith leaders, law enforcement officials, and small business owners to discuss solutions to historic economic, health, and justice disparities in American communities.” STEVEN PORTNOY: In Dallas tomorrow, President Trump will unveil a "plan for holistic revitalization and recovery," a WH official says. He'll meet with local faith, law enforcement and biz leaders to seek "solutions to historic economic, health, and justice disparities in American communities." GOP CONVENTION LOCATION: WASH POST REPORTED EARLIER ON WEDNESDAY: GOP expects to move its convention to JACKSONVILLE after dispute with North Carolina over pandemic safeguards... https://twitter.com/costareports/status/1270693829784604682 DAILY CALLER’S CHRISTIAN DATOC FOLLOWS UP: Multiple RNC officials tell me this morning that Washington Post's story about hosting the convention in Jacksonville is "premature" — Phoenix, Dallas, Savannah, Nashville, Orlando still very much in the running https://twitter.com/TocRadio/status/1270713912682352640 6-D -- CANCEL CULTURE COMES FOR PAW PATROL AND OTHERS: NY TIMES: The Protests Come for ‘Paw Patrol’ It was only a matter of time before the protests came for “Paw Patrol.” “Paw Patrol” is a children’s cartoon about a squad of canine helpers. It is basically a pretense for placing household pets in a variety of cool trucks. The team includes Marshall, a firefighting Dalmatian; Rubble, a bulldog construction worker; and Chase, a German shepherd who is also a cop. In the world of “Paw Patrol,” Chase is drawn to be a very good boy who barks stuff like “Chase is on the case!” and “All in a police pup’s day!” as he rescues kittens in his tricked-out S.U.V. But last week, when the show’s official Twitter account put out a bland callfor “Black voices to be heard,” commenters came after Chase. “Euthanize the police dog,” they said. “Defund the paw patrol.” “All dogs go to heaven, except the class traitors in the Paw Patrol.” THE SHOW "COPS" HAS BEEN OFFICIALLY CANCELED: "Cops" has officially been canceled by Paramount Network four days after it was pulled from the schedule https://variety.com/2020/tv/news/cops-canceled-paramount-network-1234629637/ CNN: Greg Glassman resigns as CrossFit CEO after controversial statements about George Floyd Embattled CrossFit CEO Greg Glassman is resigning after he sparked outrage over his response to nationwide protests against racial injustice and police brutality. In a statement Tuesday, Glassman said he decided to retire after he "created a rift in the CrossFit community and unintentionally hurt many of its members." "Those who know me know that my sole issue is the chronic disease epidemic," Glassman said. "I know that CrossFit is the solution to this epidemic and that CrossFit HQ and its staff serve as the stewards of CrossFit affiliates worldwide. I cannot let my behavior stand in the way of HQ's or affiliates' missions." Following HBO Cancellation, ‘Gone With The Wind’ Is The #1 Best-Selling Movie On Amazon HBO Max pulled “Gone with the Wind,” the 1939 film that’s been called “the biggest blockbuster in American history,” from its library of streaming films. It quickly shot to the top of the list of best-selling movies and TV shows on Amazon. Other editions of the film also made the top-ten list on Amazon Wednesday, ranking #8 and #9. It’s also at the top of the “Romance” category on Amazon. The movie won 10 Academy Awards, one of which was earned by Hattie McDaniel, making her the first African-American to be nominated for and win an Oscar. UPDATE: ‘Gone With the Wind’ will eventually return to HBO with a denouncement of its racist depictions.  An HBO Max spokesperson says “Gone With the Wind” will eventually return to the platform with a discussion about its historical context and a denouncement of its racist depictions.  On Tuesday, HBO Max removed the 1939 film from its library in the wake of protests over the death of George Floyd. “’Gone With The Wind’ is a product of its time and depicts some of the ethnic and racial prejudices that have, unfortunately, been commonplace in American society. These racist depictions were wrong then and are wrong today, and we felt that to keep this title up without an explanation and a denouncement of those depictions would be irresponsible,” an HBO Max spokesperson told Variety. “These depictions are certainly counter to WarnerMedia’s values, so when we return the film to HBO Max, it will return with a discussion of its historical context and a denouncement of those very depictions, but will be presented as it was originally created, because to do otherwise would be the same as claiming these prejudices never existed. If we are to create a more just, equitable and inclusive future, we must first acknowledge and understand our history.” 6-E -- COROANVIRUS AND SEX: Journalist JOSH BARRO: NYC Health advice discourages casual sex during COVID, but also says if you’re going to have it: “Be creative with sexual positions and physical barriers, like walls, that allow sexual contact while preventing close face to face contact.” ROBBY SOAVE: NYC's Official Guide to Pandemic Sex Is Awkward but Accurate. The health department correctly recognizes that abstinence doesn't work, and kissing is riskier than sex.  Coronavirus dictates from public health officials and government bureaucrats have been confusing, contradictory, and arbitrary for months now.  As compliance with aggressive social distancing begins to slip, officials must pivot toward offering scientifically sound advice about what kinds of activities carry risk, rather than doubling down on impractical and wide-ranging lockdowns. Thankfully, New York City's recently published guidance on "safer sex and COVID-19" is a remarkably sober—and, yes, awkwardly descriptive—piece of realistic guidance. While it acknowledges that the absolutely safest course of action would be to refrain from sex, it also accepts that abstinence-only education does not work. People are going to get together and they're going to get it on. The best thing that the experts can do is educate people about how to make these activities less risky. To that end, the three-page document correctly notes that kissing might be a riskier amorous activity than actual sex, given that respiratory droplets are the most effective vehicles of disease transmission. (This is an inversion of standard safe sex practices: Kissing generally carries little risk of spreading STDs.)  - LAST WEEK: Study says couples should wear MASKS during sex  Harvard experts say couples who are not quarantining together should wear FACE MASKS during sex to prevent the spread of coronavirus Sexual partners should consider wearing face masks that cover their noses and mouths while doing the deed. While the advice sounds like something out of a Cosmopolitan magazine guide for spicing things up in the bedroom, it is actually a suggestion from Harvard University researchers, who have offered up a guide on sexual health in the era of COVID-19. The guide, published in the Annals of Internal Medicine last month, suggests that couples who are not quarantining together but remain sexually active consider not kissing on the mouth and wearing protective face masks during sex to prevent the spread of coronavirus. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-8384891/Couples-arent-quarantining-avoid-kissing-wear-FACE-MASKS-says-study.html?ito=social-twitter_dailymailus 6-F -- VIRGINIA / COLUMBUS STATUE TOPPLED: - Richmond protesters topple Columbus statue, throw it in lake RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — A statue of Christopher Columbus in Richmond was torn down by protesters, set on fire and then thrown into a lake. The figure was toppled less than two hours after protesters gathered in the city’s Byrd Park were chanting for the statue to be taken down, news outlets reported. After the figure was removed from its pedestal around 8:30 p.m. Tuesday by protesters using several ropes, a sign that reads, “Columbus represents genocide” was placed on the spray-painted foundation that once held the statue. It was then set on fire and rolled into a lake in the park, NBC 12 reported. https://wtop.com/virginia/2020/06/richmond-protesters-topple-columbus-statue-throw-it-in-lake/ - Christopher Columbus statues toppled in Richmond, beheaded in Boston  Statues of Christopher Columbus were targeted by protesters in Massachusetts and Virginia on Tuesday night in an act of solidarity with indigenous peoples.  The 8-foot-tall memorial to the explorer in Richmond, Va., was pulled down with ropes and dragged roughly 200 yards to nearby Landing at Foundation Lake, according to the Richmond Times-Dispatch. It was also reportedly briefly lit on fire. A makeshift headstone poster was also placed in front of the sunken statute in the water that read, “Racism. You will not be missed.” Another statue of Columbus was beheaded in Boston overnight in the park named after him, according to CBS Boston. BOSTON (CBS) – The Christopher Columbus statue in Boston’s North End will be removed after it was beheaded early Wednesday morning. Mayor Marty Walsh said it will be put in storage and there will now be conversations about the “historic meaning” of the incident and whether it will ever go back up. The statue in Christopher Columbus Park on Atlantic Avenue was surrounded by crime scene tape as the head lay on the ground next to the base. https://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/501998-christopher-columbus-statues-toppled-in-richmond-beheaded-in 7-A -- 7:05 AM - INTERVIEW - Erik Tammaru -  founder of Reopen Montgomery County @etammaru Reopen Montgomery County, MD has planned a protest against inequity this Thursday at 12:00 noon at the Red Brick Courthouse Park in Rockville. For immediate release: June 8, 2020: Rockville, MD – Reopen Montgomery County, MD is an online group dedicated to the reopening of our county to pre-Covid levels, and the restoration of our constitutional rights. Why do politicians think it is safe to enter a big box store but not a small business?  Why are churches limited to gatherings of ten people yet politicians support thousands taking to the streets?  It is time to reopen. Show your support for those hurt by extended lockdowns and join us. Reopen Montgomery County, MD will host a protest against inequity on Thursday June 11, 12:00 noon at the Red Brick Courthouse Park, at the corner of East Montgomery and Maryland Ave in Rockville. Parking available at N Washington St, entrance on East Montgomery Ave. UPDATE: Montgomery County likely to enter Phase 2 of reopening next week. Phase 2 of the reopening process will mean more relaxed restrictions for county residents and businesses.  ROCKVILLE, Md. — Just a couple of weeks after joining the rest of the state in entering Phase 1 of Maryland’s reopening process, Montgomery County could advance to Phase 2 as early as next week. Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich announced Wednesday that the county could move onto the new phase next week based on the current data trends. "If data trends continue, our Phase 2 reopening is likely to begin sometime next week," Elrich said. "We expect to allow modified indoor retail shopping and indoor religious services, lap swimming, and more." Several suburban D.C. counties, including Montgomery and Prince George's counties, stayed behind Maryland’s reopening process, which Gov. Larry Hogan announced on May 15. Phase 2 of reopening will mean more relaxed restrictions for county residents and businesses. Here's what Phase 2 of reopening will look like for Montgomery County if allowed to enter: Indoor & Outdoor Gatherings: Limited to a maximum of 50 or 1 person/family unit per 200 sq. ft., whichever is lower Office Spaces & Multi-tenant Commercial Buildings: Limited use for nonessential with requirements; telework strongly encouraged where applicable Retail: Curbside and limited in-store; 1 patron per 200 sq. ft. of sales space Restaurants: Outdoor/patio seating & limited indoor dining with requirements; 50% capacity maximum indoors Salons/Barbers/Personal Services: All personal services allowed by appointment only; 1 patron per 200 sq. ft. of service delivery space Outdoor Community Pools (public & private) - Open for lap swimming with requirements Outdoor Day Camps: Expanded opening with requirements Outdoor Youth Sports: Expanded for low-contact sports with requirements Parks & Playgrounds: Parks open for personal fitness & fitness classes with requirements; playgrounds open with requirements; only low contact sports allowed Car Washes: Open for internal and external cleaning with requirements Childcare: MSDE continues expanding the number of EPCC programs Construction: Open with requirements Farms: "Pick your own" open with requirements Gyms, Fitness Centers & Other Indoor Physical Activities: Open with requirements; 1 patron per 200 sq. ft. of fitness space Hospitals: Physicians’ offices and other health care facilities, including hospitals, are available to care for your medical needs. Hotels: Open with requirements Houses of Worship: Virtual, drive-in, and limited indoor and outdoor services with requirements; 1 congregant/family per 200 sq. ft. of service space Manufacturing: Open with requirements Ride-On Service: Expanded schedule; expanded routes https://www.wusa9.com/article/news/health/coronavirus/montgomery-county-phase-2-reopening/65-6e984234-c9bd-48e7-8ca9-e482659fb70e - Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich and County Health Officer Dr. Travis Gayles today announced which activities will be allowed when the County enters Phase 2 of reopeninghttps://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/HHS/RightNav/reopening/index.html 7-B/C -- 7:15 AM -- INTERVIEW - CHRISTIAN DATOC - Senior White House Correspondent for The Daily Caller @TocRadio TOPIC: Latest White House/Trump news and GOP convention Trump to hold first post-coronavirus rally in Oklahoma: President Trump is planning to hold his first rally of the coronavirus era on June 19 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. And he says he's planning more events in Florida, Texas and Arizona as well. Trump's signature rallies often draw tens of thousands of people but have been on hiatus since March 2 because of the coronavirus pandemic. Trump also told reporters at the White House that he would announce a new location soon for a speech in August accepting the Republican Party's nomination for president. https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/502143-trump-to-hold-first-post-coronavirus-rally-in-oklahoma DAILY CALLER’S CHRISTIAN DATOC: Trump says he’ll hold his first post-coronavirus rally in Tulsa, OK on Juneteenth, sending any doubts he wouldn’t address racial inequality right out the window — OK followed by rallies in FL, AZ, and NC despite his feud with Gov Roy Cooper over the RNC https://twitter.com/TocRadio/status/1270828847794184195 TRUMP TO SPEAK ON RACE AND POLICING ON THURSDAY: President Trump is expected to talk about race relations and policing Thursday in Dallas, before he attends a high-dollar campaign fundraising dinner. The White House says the president will announce a plan for “holistic revitalization and recovery” at a roundtable with “faith leaders, law enforcement officials, and small business owners to discuss solutions to historic economic, health, and justice disparities in American communities.” GOP CONVENTION:WASH POST REPORTED EARLIER ON WEDNESDAY: GOP expects to move its convention to JACKSONVILLE after dispute with North Carolina over pandemic safeguards... https://twitter.com/costareports/status/1270693829784604682 DAILY CALLER’S CHRISTIAN DATOC FOLLOWS UP: Multiple RNC officials tell me this morning that Washington Post's story about hosting the convention in Jacksonville is "premature" — Phoenix, Dallas, Savannah, Nashville, Orlando still very much in the running https://twitter.com/TocRadio/status/1270713912682352640 TRUMP ON CONFEDERATE-NAMED BASES:Trump draws the line — despite Army and Defense Secs saying they're open to renaming bases and forts sharing titles of Confederate generals, POTUS says he "will not even consider" the idea https://dailycaller.com/2020/06/10/trump-will-not-consider-renaming-military-bases-confederate-generals/ 7-D/E -- 7:35 AM -- INTERVIEW - ROBBY SOAVE - senior editor at Reason and author of "Panic Attack: Young Radicals in the Age of Trump" -- discussed cancel culture amid racial division. THE SHOW "COPS" HAS BEEN OFFICIALLY CANCELED: "Cops" has officially been canceled by Paramount Network four days after it was pulled from the schedule. “Cops” has officially been canceled at Paramount Network. Definitive news that the series won’t return comes only four days after Variety exclusively reported that it had been pulled from the schedule. “‘Cops’ is not on the Paramount Network and we don’t have any current or future plans for it to return,” a Paramount Network spokesperson said in a statement.The original decision to hold  “Cops” was spurred by nationwide protests against police brutality following the killing of George Floyd by Minnesota police officers. https://variety.com/2020/tv/news/cops-canceled-paramount-network-1234629637/ GOODBYE GONE WITH THE WIND: 'Gone with the Wind' pulled from HBO Max until it can return with 'historical context'... UPDATE: ‘Gone With the Wind’ will eventually return to HBO with a denouncement of its racist depictions https://nypost.com/2020/06/10/hbo-max-temporarily-removes-gone-with-the-wind/?utm_medium=SocialFlow&utm_source=NYPTwitter&utm_campaign=SocialFlow CANCEL CULTURE COMES AFTER THE COP DOG ON PAW PATROL: NY TIMES: The Protests Come for ‘Paw Patrol’: A backlash is mounting against depictions of “good cops,” on television and in the street. It was only a matter of time before the protests came for “Paw Patrol.” “Paw Patrol” is a children’s cartoon about a squad of canine helpers. It is basically a pretense for placing household pets in a variety of cool trucks. The team includes Marshall, a firefighting Dalmatian; Rubble, a bulldog construction worker; and Chase, a German shepherd who is also a cop. In the world of “Paw Patrol,” Chase is drawn to be a very good boy who barks stuff like “Chase is on the case!” and “All in a police pup’s day!” as he rescues kittens in his tricked-out S.U.V. But last week, when the show’s official Twitter account put out a bland call for “Black voices to be heard,” commenters came after Chase. “Euthanize the police dog,” they said. “Defund the paw patrol.” “All dogs go to heaven, except the class traitors in the Paw Patrol.”https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/10/arts/television/protests-fictional-cops.html 8-A -- 8:05 AM - INTERVIEW - GEN. JACK KEANE - retired 4 star general, the chairman of the Institute for the Study of War and Fox News Senior Strategic Analyst - discuss the debate of renaming military bases named after Confederate leaders. President Trump says he is ruling out changing the name of Army bases named for Confederate Army officers. This comes two days after Defense Secretary Mark Esper indicated he is open to a discussion of such changes, which have been urged by prominent retired Army officers and others. In a series of tweets, Trump wrote, "My administration will not even consider" changing those Army base names.   8-B/C - SEATTLE AUTONOMOUS ZONE: - Seattle protesters storm City Hall, demand mayor resign after driving police out of area, declaring autonomous zone  Hundreds of protesters, aided by a sympathetic City Council member, stormed Seattle's City Hall Tuesday night to demand the mayor's resignation, just days after seizing a six-block downtown zone that includes a shuttered police precinct. Demonstrators remained peaceful, without reports of violence or injuries, but are pushing Mayor Jenny Durkan to step down if she refuses to defund the city's police department. The protesters continued to camp out in a self-declared “Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone” (CHAZ)-- a region spanning six blocks and encompassing the precinct-- which has effectively been abandoned by law enforcement after the Seattle Police Department closed the East Precinct on Monday. For more than two weeks following the death of George Floyd -- an unarmed black man who died in police custody after a former Minneapolis police officer kneeled on his neck for over eight minutes -- hundreds of demonstrators all over the country took to the streets to condemn police brutality. In some cities, like Seattle, pockets of violence erupted as a result of clashes with law enforcement. https://www.foxnews.com/us/seattle-city-hall-protesters-autonomous-zone 8-D -- 8:35 AM - INTERVIEW - PHILIP VAN CLEAVE - President of Virginia Citizens Defense League- discussed turnout needed for Protest at Alexandria City Hall on Saturday. Council To Vote On Gun Ban For City Of Alexandria Property. The city had previously not been allowed to enact a gun ban due to the Dillon Rule, but new state legislation authorizes that action. https://patch.com/virginia/delray/council-vote-gun-ban-city-alexandria-property NOTE FROM VCDL:  The City of Alexandria is moving forward with public comment and a vote on a proposed ordinance to ban guns completely in government buildings, parks, recreation and community centers, and at permitted events and adjoining streets. City Council had a chance to drop the proposed ordinance on Tuesday night, but did not.  They made a minor amendment that did nothing significant for gun owners and voted to move forward with the public comment period and final vote on Saturday, June 20.   If passed, this ordinance would take effect on Wednesday, July 1, and would make criminals out of peaceful gun owners for merely being on a street that abuts a permitted event, or walking through any one of a myriad of public parks, or to go in City Hall to pay their taxes! ACTION ITEM - GUN OWNERS NEED TO PROTEST THIS ATTACK ON THEIR RIGHTS! This Saturday, June 13, from 1:30 PM to 3:30 pm, VCDL is calling on gun owners from Northern Virginia and beyond to protest outside of Alexandria City Hall, located at 301 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22314. Let's have a huge number of gun owners there to get our message across! https://mailchi.mp/d4e2aed23b12/va-alertaction-item-turnout-needed-for-protest-at-alexandria-city-hall-on-saturday?e=88db6ec865 8-E -- MORE CORONAVIRUS RELIEF MONEY? BREAKING: Unemployment claims climbed by 1.5 million last week. Workers filed another 1.5 million claims for jobless benefits last week, the Labor Department reported, suggesting that some Americans are still being pushed out of work nearly three months into the pandemic. Read more: https://www.politico.com/news/2020/06/11/unemployment-claims-numbers-coronavirus-312958 CONGRESS / DEMS PUSH EXTENDING $600 UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFIT, TRUMP ADMIN OPPOSED: Democratic proposal of extending $600 weekly unemployment benefit oppposed by Trump admin. WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration opposes a Democratic proposal to extend a $600 per week federal unemployment benefit approved in response to the coronavirus pandemic, Labor Secretary Eugene Scalia said Tuesday. The $600 payment, which is in addition to normal unemployment benefits, "was the right thing to do,'' Scalia said, but is no longer needed as the economy begins to recover. The money, included in a government relief package enacted in late March, has helped millions of workers stay in their homes and pay bills even as the unemployment rate surged to its highest levels since World War II. The payments are set to expire July 31, and Democrats have pushed a plan that would extend the enhanced benefit through January. The Democratic-led House approved the proposal last month, but it is considered unlikely to advance in the Republican-controlled Senate. https://wjla.com/news/nation-world/democratic-proposal-of-extending-600-weekly-unemployment-benefit-oppposed-by-trump-admin PUSH FOR MORE DIRECT RELIEF PAYMENTS: Mnuchin: White House will 'seriously look at' sending another round of direct cash payments to some Americans in the fourth coronavirus relief package. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said Wednesday the Trump administration will "seriously look" at sending another round of direct cash payments to some Americans in the fourth coronavirus relief package. "I think we’re going to seriously look at whether we want to do more direct money to stimulate the economy," Mnuchin said while testifying before the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. "But I think this is all going to be about getting people back to work, and we look forward to working with the entire Senate on this one." At the end of March, Congress passed the $2.2 trillion CARES Act, approving one-time payments of up to $1,200 for individuals and $2,400 for married couples. There's also an extra $500 payment for each dependent child under the age of 17. The payments were tapered for individuals who earned more than $75,000 and cut-off completely for those earning more than $99,000 https://www.foxbusiness.com/money/mnuchin-trump-admin-to-seriously-look-at-more-direct-payments-in-next-coronavirus-relief-package House Republicans propose offering Americans a 'return to work bonus': Republicans say the bonus could encourage people to "return to work," while a top Democrat rejected it as a replacement for extending emergency UIHouse Republicans are proposing a $1,200 bonus for Americans returning to work as the coronavirus pandemic slows, providing an alternative to Democrats' plan to extend the extra $600 a week in unemployment benefits included in virus-related stimulus legislation..  Republicans on the Democrat-controlled House Ways and Means Committee cited an analysis from CBO to support their idea, instead of extending the $600 weekly federal unemployment benefit past its July 31 end date. “The extension of the additional $600 per week would probably reduce employment in the second half of 2020, and it would reduce employment in calendar year 2021. The effects from reduced incentives to work would be larger than the boost to employment from increased overall demand for goods and services," reads the CBO analysis.  According to the GOP committee members, the federal expansion of unemployment benefits was "intended to provide relief for those who lost their jobs due to the government lockdown— but these funds shouldn’t undermine a return to work. Rather than continue subsidizing unemployment where it is no longer necessary, these funds can be put to more appropriate use in encouraging workers to return to work." Some congressional Republicans have argued that the extra federal compensation — on top of state weekly unemployment payments — is more than some Americans earned at their jobs before the COVID-19 pandemic.  https://justthenews.com/government/congress/house-republicans-propose-offering-americans-return-work-bonus   ================================================================= Mornings on the Mall Podcast - 2020-6-11 [00:00:00] 4:59 am - Mornings on the Mall [01:00:15] 5:59 am - Mornings on the Mall [02:00:25] 6:59 am - Mornings on the Mall [03:00:34] 7:59 am - Mornings on the Mall [04:00:46] 8:59 am - Mornings on the Mall

Mark catches up with Phil Van Cleave from VCDL and gets the latest dope on VA

In this episode of the Statist Quo, Matt and Nick talk about VCDL's Lobby Day at the State Capitol in Richmond, Virginia.  In spite of all the hand-wringing done by mainstream news outlets and left wingers, around 22,000 people showed up to show their support for gun rights, many of them armed, without any violence whatsoever.  I'm sure the writers at Slate and Mother Jones are disappointed they can't give us the "gUnS eQuAl ViOlEnCe" talking points...not that reality has ever stopped them.   Be that as it may, the fact of the matter is that this is a long fight.  And while it's good to see such an outpouring of support for gun rights in Virginia, there's still a long way to go, and we must be ever vigilant if we are to retain the ability to arm ourselves.  Matt and Nick talk some of the philosophical underpinning of gun ownership, the reaction to Lobby Day rally on all sides, and do their best to cut through the BS out there in the mainstream and bring you some truth about the historical legacy of gun control, something the founders understood well.We also were going to talk some next steps for fighting back against gun control, but Matt went down a rabbit hole with MLK and COINTELPRO...Enjoy!FacebookTwitter

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Episode 1 dedicated to the folks that went to the VCDL Lobby Day in Richmond VA on MLK day. What is MLK Day? A little about Kenn Blanchard. First episode of this new podcast. if you want to help me with the computer: https://charity.gofundme.com/o/en/campaign/computer-campaign   Join my friends list here and win some whiskey.  https://forms.aweber.com/form/82/358129182.htm   contact:  Kenn.Blanchard@gmail.com   http://kennblanchard.com/2019/12/17/grandmas-gun    

* Guest: Scott Bradley – To Preserve The Nation – FreedomsRisingSun.com. * Virginia senator Amanda Chase issues dire warning ahead of pro-gun rally, says gun rights supporters are being ‘set up’ by Gov. Ralph Northam – TheBlaze.com. * Inside restricted rally area: No guns, but also no bathrooms! * On the streets, people were free to carry guns. And they had access to rows and rows of portable toilets, provided courtesy of VCDL. * NBC News Reporter: Virginia Second Amendment Rally a ‘White Nationalist Rally’. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/loving-liberty/support

Virginia Governor Ralph Northam's gun ban on the capitol grounds during January 20th's Lobby Day activities is being challenged in court by the Virginia Citizens Defense League, which says the governor doesn't have the authority to enact the ban. VCDL President Phillip Van Cleave joins Cam with the latest developments.

Pre-empted last Saturday and next Saturday, JT brings former US Congressman and former VA Senator (and current WCHV talk radio show host) Tom Garrett on to take us into this "war powers" fixation in Congress and the Governor's behavior in advance of the upcoming Second Amendment Lobby Day in Richmond.

Join us for a discussion with Philip Van Cleave President of Virginia Citizens Defense League we talk about the activities in VA, and the work of the VCDL.org in creating Sanctuary Counties all across the state. Bible Verses, Lame Jokes, Listener feedback, and the usual banter.

Join us for a discussion with Philip Van Cleave President of Virginia Citizens Defense League we talk about the activities in VA, and the work of the VCDL.org in creating Sanctuary Counties all across the state. Bible Verses, Lame Jokes, Listener feedback, and the usual banter.

The importance of the AR-15 rifle. Getting organized to stand against tyranny. Your allies in the police force (yes, they are there)... ;)

In this podcast we talk about the patriots in Virginia who are fighting back against Democrats who are determined to take away 2nd Amendment rights.

Back by special request of Edgar Poe, we have Bob Ross "radicalized" Range Officer... we also talk about the VCDL, Patriotism... and Good Friends and a Bottle of Wine. ;)

PETE SANTILLI MORNING NEWS BREAK Episode #1719 - Friday - December 20, 2019 - 6PM  Live Broadcast Link - https://youtu.be/HJCmKdgJSvE  MOAB Imminent: John Brennan & David Cohen May Have Created Russian Hacker Guccifer 2.0 #1719 - 6PM On June 14, 2016, the DNC and its cyber-response team announced the breach of the DNC network and suspected theft of DNC documents. In the statements, the cyber-response team alleged that Russian state-sponsored actors (which they referred to as "Fancy Bear") were responsible for the breach.145 Apparently in response to that announcement, on June 15, 2016, GRU officers using the persona Guccifer 2.0 created a WordPress blog. In the hours leading up to the launch of that WordPress blog, GRU officers logged into a Moscow-based server used and managed by Unit 74455 and searched for a number of specific words and phrases in English, including "some hundred sheets," "illuminati," and "worldwide known." Approximately two hours after the last of those searches, Guccifer 2.0 published its first post, attributing the DNC server hack to a lone Romanian hacker and using several of the unique English words and phrases that the GRU officers had searched for that day. E-Militia Article: MOAB Imminent: CIA’s John Brennan & David Cohen May Have Created Russian Hacker Guccifer 2.0 – E-Militia News http://ow.ly/AomB30q3OoL  GUEST: Philip Van Cleave is an American gun rights advocate, computer programmer, and the president of the Virginia Citizens Defense League (VCDL) Van Cleave is a proponent of a strong interpretation of the Second Amendment to the United States Constitution, believing open access to guns guarantees that individual Americans have the right to defend themselves and, as he put it in 2004, "to take back your country should it ever become a totalitarian state. The Virginia Citizens Defense League (VCDL) was founded in October 1994 as the Northern Virginia Citizens Defense League (NVCDL). The group experienced enormous growth in membership statewide and was incorporated as VCDL in May of 1998. VCDL is a non-profit, non-partisan, grassroots organization dedicated to advancing the fundamental human right of all Virginians to keep and bear arms as guaranteed by the Second Amendment to the United States Constitution and Article I Section 13 of the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Virginia. VCDL believes that to win the fight to restore our Gun Rights, we have to: - go on the offensive - make use of a very effective lobbyist –- the voter --  Save Our APP To Your Smartphone! https://one.cards/PeteSantilli Morning Prayer Requests: http://petelive.tv/prayer 

Just a short podcast from the road... we discuss the NRA, the VCDL, and we also talk about strategies to persuade the city councils and boards of county supervisors to support 2nd Amendment sanctuary status.

Mark talks with VCDL's Phil Van Cleave about the ongoing unprecedented resitance in VA to Gov. Blackface Northam's proposed tyrannical gun-control schemes.

Interview with VCDL president Phillip Van Cleave. He gives some great pointers for groups to help us win and gives insight to the Katie Couric fiasco. Mike Woodland tells us to trust your instincts. Armed Citizens stories. See the NRA commentator video on Phils story on blackmanwithagun.com Thank you for supporting the show. http://patreon.com/blackmanwithgun http://vcdl.org http://blackmanwithagun.com/virginia-citizens-defense-league-podcast-477

A little while back I received an email from a listener who wished to remain nameless. He decided to get started in competitive shooting, and found a local club that hosted matches, checked out their website, and showed up to shoot his first match. When he arrived, he we met by an apologetic match director who informed him that the match was full, and since he hadn't pre-registered for the match, he unfortunately wouldn't be able to shoot. I don't think this is something that happens all the time (this is the first time I've ever heard of it happening, actually) but it is something that match officials should be aware of. At the very least, update your websites when match registration opens for the next match, or point people to the Facebook page or wherever that you're posting the registration links. (Also, note that Facebook won't show your post to everyone who likes your page unless you pay them, so only posting it to Facebook might not be the best plan.) I'm curious what everyone else things about this. Was this just a one-off thing and not a big deal, or are there some better protocols we could put in place to keep this from happening? Gear that Doesn't Suck I've had an old pair of Mechanix gloves that I use every couple months to get a grip on the oil filter on my car when doing my oil change. They really do a good job of adding some grip to an otherwise slimy/slick filter. However, at a recent match, I used them for re-setting the steel plates that were falling off their stands when shot into the thick muddy clay. They're not waterproof, but they did keep the mud off my hands, and rinsed off nicely in a mud puddle. I'll continue to keep them in my trunk in case I have a muddy match with falling steel again in the future. The News The internet was all up in arms about some zoo somewhere shooting a gorilla to save a baby human from it. I don't really care about that, but I'll say that I do trust the people who are gorilla experts and the decision that they made. However, there was some absolute derp on the internet when this story hit where people were talking about how they would have been the hero here, and shot the gorilla with their CCW gun to save the kid. Listen, your pistol isn't a magical death ray, and it's no match for this sort of animal. Wait for the guy with the big rifle to arrive. That's why you carry a 10mm because you know you might have a to kill a gorilla at the zoo someday or a grizzly bear. You've also certainly heard about the new "documentary" that Katie Couric just put out. It's called "Under the Gun" and the tag line is "In the gun debate, truth is the ultimate weapon", which is HILARIOUS, because as we're finding out, they were anything but truthful when making this film. They supposedly interviewed John Lott, and then didn't include any of that interview in the film. They had a roundtable discussion with some folks from the Virginia Citizens Defense League and edited it to look like they didn't have an answer to a hardball question, when in fact they did. One of the VCDL folks brought along his own voice recorder, just in case this sort of thing were to happen. Lastly, it's coming out that the producers of the film may have actually broken federal law several times. Yeah. For real. Plug of the Week: Tacsoup on Facebook. Check out this page, these folks are hilarious.   Contact If you've got anything for me, shoot me an email at luke@triangletactical.net

Some of you may have learned by now about Katie Couric’s, shall we say, “creative editing” to make the VCDL look bad for her “Under The Gun” so-called “documentary”.  She invited us for a panel discussion about why we’re pro-2A.  … Continue reading →

Dancing on Scalia's grave,Couric edits the response of the VCDL in her "Documentary",The 4.5 million dollar 1911!,Guns.com is not impartial.

EP081 GunBlog VarietyCast   Blue Collar Prepping - Mental Models Foreign Policy for Grownups - What’s up with Greece? Pacifiers & Peacemakers - Teach your Kids Gun Safety! Tech Tips with The Barron  - The Drown Attack Special Guest - Philip Van Cleave from Virginia Citizens Defense League This Week in Anti-Gun Nuttery - Vox “Explains” America’s Gun Problem by Cherry Picking Data! Our Sponsor - http://www.lawofselfdefense.com/variety     Blue Collar Prepping - Mental Models Deep Survival: Who Lives, Who Dies, and Why -  http://amzn.to/1SlMRh6 Everyday Survival: Why Smart People Do Stupid Things - http://amzn.to/1TT9YAR Mental Models - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mental_model   Felons Behaving Badly Warrant: Raleigh teen stole $147K worth of Rolex watches from North Hills jewelry store - http://wncn.com/2016/03/03/warrant-raleigh-teen-stole-147k-worth-of-rolex-watches-from-north-hills-jewelry-store/ Suspect - http://webapps6.doc.state.nc.us/opi/viewoffender.do?method=view&offenderID=1396909&searchLastName=(Suspect)&searchFirstName=Olusegun&listurl=pagelistoffendersearchresults&listpage=1   Foreign Policy for Grownups - What’s up with Greece? Welcome to Greece (but not to Europe) - http://foreignpolicy.com/2016/02/25/welcome-to-greece-but-not-to-europe-schengen-racism/ In the human smugglers’ den - http://www.politico.eu/article/refugee-crisis-smugglers-syria-turkey-migrants-the-worlds-largest-human-bazaar-migration-refugees-smugglers-greece-turkey/ French PM says refugee crisis is destabilizing Europe - http://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/jan/22/french-pm-manuel-valls-says-refugee-crisis-is-destabilising-europe Greece whines after EU warning - http://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/jan/27/greece-warned-control-borders-schengen-european-commission Migrant crisis: why Europe is in a scream - http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-eu-referendum-35675223 Sexual attacks widen divisions in European migrant crisis - http://www.nytimes.com/2016/01/14/world/europe/a-climate-of-fear-widens-divisions-in-europes-migrant-crisis.html?_r=0 Merkel - Hollande: Greece will not be expelled - http://www.tornosnews.gr/en/greek-news/politics/14567-merkel-hollande-greece-will-not-be-expelled-from-schengen-zone.html   Plug of the Week Down Range Radio #460: Politics, Scopes and Glock Holsters - http://www.downrange.tv/blog/down-range-radio-460-politics-scopes-and-glock-holsters/36702/ The Squirrel Report Episode 186 - http://sqrpt.com/2016/03/03/1825/   Pacifiers & Peacemakers - Teach your Kids Gun Safety! Experiment Shows Differences Between Children With Guns in the Home and Those Without - http://fox17.com/news/nation-world/experiment-shows-differences-between-children-with-guns-in-the-home-and-those-without Hornady RAPiD Safe - http://amzn.to/21E2P8F Hornady Heavy Duty RAPiD Safe - http://amzn.to/21E3o2j Gunvault - http://amzn.to/21E2SBE   Fun With Headlines Franklin grandma posts unique warning for speeding drivers - http://wkrn.com/2013/05/30/franklin-grandma-posts-unique-warning-for-speeding-drivers/   Tech Tips with The Barron  - The Drown Attack The Drown Attack - https://drownattack.com   Special Guest - Philip Van Cleave from Virginia Citizens Defense League VCDL - http://www.vcdl.org/ Details on the "deal" and thanks to the key players - https://www.listbox.com/member/archive/727/2016/02/sort/time_rev/page/1/entry/4:24/20160226231537:BF054B28-DD08-11E5-8A0A-8C11F010038B/ McAuliffe spokesman lashes out at Bloomberg’s ‘group from New York’ - https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/virginia-politics/mcauliffe-spokesman-lashes-back-at-bloombergs-group-from-new-york/2016/02/06/a525daf0-cd00-11e5-88ff-e2d1b4289c2f_story.html   This Week in Anti-Gun Nuttery - Vox “Explains” America’s Gun Problem by Cherry Picking Data! The state of gun violence in the US, explained in 18 charts - https://youtu.be/bX4qUsgHa4Y America's gun problem, explained: http://www.vox.com/2015/10/3/9444417/gun-violence-united-states-america?utm_campaign=vox&utm_content=article%3Afixed&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter Table 1: Human Development Index and its components: http://hdr.undp.org/en/composite/HDI Calculating the human development indices: http://hdr.undp.org/sites/default/files/hdr2015_technical_notes.pdf DEA: Drug Overdose Deaths Surpass Those From Firearms, Car Crashes - http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2015/11/07/dea-drug-overdose-deaths-surpass-firearms-car-crashes/

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In this edition of VCDL Extra, Graham chats with renowned cyclocross photographer Balint Hamvas and reviews the recently completed season.  Meanwhile, Gary hooks up with Rowan Mackie of the Scottish Bike Show to hear about his exciting plans for this year's event.

We start 2014 with a look at the Tour Down Under & the first full-on sightings of this year's team kit. Despite being utterly unqualified to do so, we comment on their style (or lack of it.)  We look ahead to the TDU and we look back at the British National Cyclocross championships.  Finally, pull up a chair as we delve into the VCDL book club.

It's a 'cross special with photographer Balint Hamvas who gives us his insight into the recently ended season, the World Championships & his work following the sport.  Ceck out his brilliant work at http://cyclephotos.co.uk/ where you can pre-order his 2012/2013 book.

Part 2 of our interview with Brian Smith where he tells us about his own career, from his early days at ACBB to his time with Motorola in 1994.

In this episode of VCDL Extra we bring you Part 1 of our interview with Brian Smith of Endura Racing, recently merged with Net App.  Brian tells us about his work with Cervelo Test Team and subsequently Endura Racing, and gives us some great insight into rising star Jon Tiernan Locke.

In the first of our Extras, Gary speaks to mountain biking superstar Tracy Moseley about her somewhat varied 2012 season.

Interview with president of the Virginia Citizens Defense League, Philip Van Cleave. News, and remembering the anniversary of Skynet. Signed, Sealed, Delivered  by Bones Hooks Zombie Strike, #38 New sponsors, www.americangunworks.com and Federal Premium ammunition. How to take a punch to the stomach. Update coming to the USP ap.