Virginia braces for gun-rights rally as worries over violence, hate groups and militias grow

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Thank you. Legal gun owners are no more dangerous than illegal aliens. Especially when you take into consideration gangs, drugs and all the violence that goes with it.

And nice snotty unfounded racial, religious accusation. Kind of a typical left wing accusation when one has no real argument. I was hoping you'd be more original than that. ;)
Snotty? Yes. Unfounded? Not a bit.
 
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Of the numerous people photographed with their impressive-looking military-style firearms, marching around in full camo, MOLLE gear, and what appeared to be body armor, how many of them were either active or retired military, or had at least undergone some degree of military training?
 
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you are doing it for principle...as discussed too late. You are already forbidden heavy weapons and what did populace do about that ......nothing.
Not really. I could own a machine gun if I went through the proper amount of paperwork. As a squeaky clean, law abiding person, it's possible.
 
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Not really. I could own a machine gun if I went through the proper amount of paperwork. As a squeaky clean, law abiding person, it's possible.
But given that there is paperwork the government would know that you had it which, as we are being told, is and egregious violation of the Second Amendment.
 
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But given that there is paperwork the government would know that you had it which, as we are being told, is and egregious violation of the Second Amendment.
I don't see anywhere in the 2nd amendment where it gives the federal gov. that right, do you?
 
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I don't see anywhere in the 2nd amendment where it gives the federal gov. that right, do you?

I don't see anything prohibiting it, either.
 
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I don't see anywhere in the 2nd amendment where it gives the federal gov. that right, do you?
And before anyone even (without) thinking reply's to the effect that it does not prohibit it remember that our constitution is designed not to enumerate the things that citizens can do but spells out those things that the government is allowed to do. The 2nd amendment does not allow the government to collect such information therefore they should not be allowed to collect such information nor prohibit the ownership of such property. The courts and our elected officials are to blame for allowing such violations of our constitution. Time to roll back the clock.
 
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Of the numerous people photographed with their impressive-looking military-style firearms, marching around in full camo, MOLLE gear, and what appeared to be body armor, how many of them were either active or retired military, or had at least undergone some degree of military training?

I'm guess little more than zero. And if you look closely, few of them are actually in "full camo", i.e. an actual military combat uniform. Many have a helmet and vest, but everything else is a sort of mishmash of whatever makes them look cool when playing Airsoft in the woods.

Like, really?

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I'm sure that Barrett does him do a lot of good as a personal defense weapon either at home or when walking around in a crowd of people. It weighs 32 lb, so I'm sure his back was feeling great by the end of the day.
 
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I'm guess little more than zero. And if you look closely, few of them are actually in "full camo", i.e. an actual military combat uniform. Many have a helmet and vest, but everything else is a sort of mishmash of whatever makes them look cool when playing Airsoft in the woods.

Like, really?

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I'm sure that Barrett does him do a lot of good as a personal defense weapon either at home or when walking around in a crowd of people. It weighs 32 lb, so I'm sure his back was feeling great by the end of the day.

Well, I'm as big a fan of cosplay as the next nerd...

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So I can respect them for going all out with their costumes.

And lugging around a 32 lb. prop gun? That's dedication right there... to what, is a question I'll leave for the philosophers.
 
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There are none so deaf as those that cannot hear.....

Because it's the people who are dangerous to themselves and/or others are the ones who needs their firearms the most.
 
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There are none so deaf as those that cannot hear.....

Trump: We’re going to take the firearms first and then go to court, because that’s another system. Because a lot of times by the time you go to court … it takes so long to go to court to get the due process procedures. I like taking the guns early, like in this crazy man’s case that just took place in Florida; he had a lot of fires [and] they saw everything. To go to court would have taken a long time, so you could do exactly what you’re saying but take the guns first, go through due process second.
 
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Trump: We’re going to take the firearms first and then go to court, because that’s another system. Because a lot of times by the time you go to court … it takes so long to go to court to get the due process procedures. I like taking the guns early, like in this crazy man’s case that just took place in Florida; he had a lot of fires [and] they saw everything. To go to court would have taken a long time, so you could do exactly what you’re saying but take the guns first, go through due process second.
And Trump is wrong on that point also......
 
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Virginia braces for gun-rights rally as worries over violence, hate groups and militias grow

RICHMOND, Va. -- Threats of violence, including claims of a militia storming Virginia's Capitol and protesters weaponizing drones, have put federal and state authorities on high alert ahead of Monday's gun-rights rally.

Thousands of people across the country are expected to show up as part of a demonstration demanding state Democrats drop a push for comprehensive gun control in the commonwealth.

The fear of violence has spread quickly and has led to heightened security, road closures and a ban on firearms in the Capitol and on its grounds. An event memorializing victims of gun violence, including one honoring the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., was canceled due to safety concerns. The Federal Aviation Administration has banned drones within a 2-mile radius of the Capitol and nearby students at VCU and the Medical College of Virginia have been encouraged to stay indoors.

Virginia Citizens Defense League President Philip Van Cleave told Fox News it's not the pro-gun groups that are stoking fear.

"It's the Democrats," he said. "It's almost like they want something to happen. It sounds crazy, but they keep doing it and you have to start wondering if that's intentional."

Cleave said membership in his organization has tripled in the past six weeks and that 10,000 people have signed up for free email alerts. He attributes the spike in popularity to Gov. Ralph Northam and Democrats in the state legislature. Van Cleave believes they have "declared war on gun owners" and is counting on gun-rights advocates to show up Monday to have their collective voices heard.

Agreed. Sounds as if Northam and the democrats are simply trying to stoke the fires....
Over 22,000 people and thousands of firearms at the rally, with no acts of violence, no arrests, and not a single shot fired.......
 
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Over 22,000 people and thousands of firearms at the rally, with no acts of violence, no arrests, and not a single shot fired.......
Well, the left could only hope....
 
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Over 22,000 people and thousands of firearms at the rally, with no acts of violence, no arrests, and not a single shot fired.......
Well, that's what happens when there are no evil atheistic liberals around. Too bad the whole country isn't that way, huh?
 
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