Videos tagged with Phil Van Cleave

This video provides an in-depth update on gun control legislation in Virginia, featuring Phil Van Cleave of the Virginia Citizens Defense League (VCDL). It details the status of various bills, including assault weapons bans, universal background checks, red flag laws, and preemption bills. The discussion highlights the impact of advocacy efforts, the legislative process including conference committees, and the importance of continued engagement from gun owners. Van Cleave emphasizes the need for membership in organizations like VCDL to fund legal challenges and ongoing advocacy.

This video features an interview with Phil Van Cleave, President of the Virginia Citizens Defense League (VCDL), discussing the escalating gun control debate in Virginia. Van Cleave details the VCDL's efforts to organize grassroots opposition, the significance of the upcoming Lobby Day event, and the legal and political strategies employed to protect Second Amendment rights. The discussion highlights the importance of citizen engagement, the role of sheriffs and law enforcement in upholding constitutional rights, and the broader implications of the Virginia situation for the rest of the nation.

This video discusses Virginia Governor Ralph Northam's proposed budget increases for the corrections system, which the speaker interprets as preparation for jailing gun owners. The budget reportedly allocates funds to implement measures such as red flag laws, bans on assault firearms and silencers, increased penalties for child access to unsecured firearms, and universal background checks. The speaker criticizes these measures, arguing they will not deter criminals but will disarm law-abiding citizens.

This video discusses the upcoming Virginia 2A Lobby Day on January 20th, 2020, organized by the Virginia Citizens Defense League (VCDL). It highlights the expected large turnout, estimated at 10,000 people, and the VCDL's efforts to advocate for Second Amendment rights. A significant concern raised is the potential for a Capitol grounds gun ban proposed by incoming House Delegate Eileen Filler-Corn, which organizers believe is a direct threat to attendees' rights. The video also touches on the growing Second Amendment Sanctuary movement in Virginia and criticizes the NRA's perceived inaction.