Senate Bill 96 is part of a concerted effort by pro-gun politicians in WV to prevent anti-gun municipalities from passing anti-gun local ordinances
West Virginia: Governor Signs Important Preemption Bill
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West Virginia Citizens Defense League Lobby Day is February 17, 2020
Legislators know well that each of us that shows up represents thousands of others who think & vote the same way. Come and stand for thousands of people in your community. If not you, then who?
West Virginia 2018 Primary Election After Action Report
I’ll start with the “excellent.” Patrick Morrisey has been nominated by the Republican Party to the United States Senate. This is good news.
West Virginia: Major Legal Victory for Gun Owners
It’s been a four year battle, and it does not just affect Charleston. Every city in West Virginia now has a ruling prohibiting their ability to disarm us in these facilities.
Good and Bad News from West Virginia Citizens Defense League
The plaintiff has asked the courts to force Peacemaker to hand over every member’s personal information and could be as detailed as social security numbers.
Activist 4th Circuit Strikes Again, Upholds “Assault Rifle” Ban
A 4th Circuit of Appeals ruling that says the possession of a firearm represents a “danger” to law enforcement, and thus justifies a search of your person…
The Bitter-Sweet Story of the West Virginia Citizens Defense League
My first real ‘event’ with the WVCDL was an “open carry” lunch that I hosted at a local restaurant in Martinsburg – I remember it like it was yesterday, in fact.
Help Elect Bill Cole Governor of West Virginia
Senate President Bill Cole was instrumental in getting Constitutional Carry passed through the legislature in 2016. He is currently running for Governor of West Virginia, an office that has…..
The Constitutional Carry National Narrative
I told those present, that our blood sweat and tears is affecting the national narrative. Neither of us expected to see that come to fruition so quickly.
West Virginia Constitutional Carry Victory After Veto Override
This is by far the best West Virginia Citizens Defense League message I’ve ever had the pleasure of composing. Constitutional Carry is now law!!!
Constitutional Carry Veto
Governor Tomblin, under cover of an astonishing advertising blitz by Bloomberg, has issued a veto of HB4145.
WVCDL-ALERT Update: Constitutional Carry Passes Legislature
Yesterday, the House amended HB4145 to add a $50 tax credit for training.
WVCDL-ALERT Update: Constitutional Carry Moves
HB4145 passed the Senate Judiciary Committee today without any anti-gun amendments.
Constitutional Carry Passes WV House, Governor Tomblin (D) Threatens Veto
Also, some highly rated West Virginia Citizens Defense League delegates voted against your rights. Some grades are going to be adjusted…
West Virginia Constitutional Carry Bill Moving
This is where you come in. We need you, your family, your friends, your coworkers ALL to email & call your delegates, and ask them to pass HB4145 intact.
West Virginia Constitutional Carry Bill Passes Major Hurdle – HB4145
We need to keep this momentum. Passage of this historic bill rests on your shoulders. We need you to call or email your House of Delegates representatives and ask them to pass this bill without change
West Virginia Citizens Defense League Action ALERT for HB4145 – Public Hearing
Anti-gun forces have called a public hearing for HB4145 in House Judiciary. In this hearing, they will make a showing, and speak to the committee about why and how your rights should be infringed.
Bloomberg On Offense In West Virginia, Don’t Buy Into His Lies
Former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg has been running targeted ads, including billboards attacking Senate President Bill Cole for supporting permitless carry…
Once Pro Gun, Profit Takers Selling Out Permitless Carry in West Virginia
Last year, it was EJ Smith as a prolific concealed carry instructor standing on TV, betraying gun owners in the interest of protecting his wallet. Already, Judas has emerged for this session…
Why New Gun Laws, When You Don’t Enforce the Ones We Have?
As Washington, our Governor, Senator Manchin and others here in West Virginia scheme to craft new laws to restrict (and eventually eliminate) our inherent human right to self-defense, they…..
Slick Gun Grabbers
Just one day after the San Bernardino terrorist attack, members of the US Senate tried to attach the Manchin-Toomey bill to another bill not related to the Second Amendment.
Bloomberg Comes to West Virginia as Gun Activists Train Up – Attend A Class
The NRA is genuinely interested in state level gun rights issues here in WV, and next week they are holding three activist training events around the state….
Charleston Gazette-Mail Spreads Lies About West Virginia Concealed Carry Holders
Phil Kabler just called you a bunch of criminals. The “statehouse beat” reporter, he sure seems out of touch with reality…
West Virginia’s Schizophrenic Senator, Joe Manchin
Do not be fooled by the Senator Joe Manchin’s on-again off-again inconsistency in the media regarding guns and gun control…
A Big ‘Thank You’ To All Who Made The 2015 RRRC/VCDL Shooting Match A Success!
It was a beautiful day for a shooting match! This year’s RRRC/VCDL Shooting Match set a new record with 95 shooters, dwarfing previous years…
VCDL Works With Va Commonwealth Attorneys To Correct Misinterpretation Of The Law
A supervisor assistant Commonwealth Attorney for Richmond VA had given VCDL member Brandon Howard an interpretation of 18.2-287.4 that had Brandon extremely concerned, so he gave me a call…
Anti Gun Activist Spends 2-1/2 Months In Jail For Fake Swatting Call
As you may recall from last year, gun owner Robert Dicken went into a 7-11 and was “swatted” by an anti gun activist…
West Virginia Citizens Defense League 4/8/15 Legislative Update/Action
Mayor Danny Jones said on TV that he believes everyone who owns a gun should have to register it, & get liability insurance on it like a car. This is a man we cannot leave in office…
Va’s Mcauliff:No Criminal Checks For Employees, MORE Background Checks For Gun Owners
While future state employees are being allowed by McAuliffe to skip a background check, McAuliffe pushed a series of bills this year to require more background checks for gun purchases…
West Virginia Constitutional Carry Passes House Unchanged
Last evening in the House, SB347 “Constitutional Carry” withstood attacks from multiple delegates in the form of bill-killing amendments…