Virginia National Guard General Addresses Governor's Gun Grab & More

Published on January 2, 2020
Duration: 9:58

This video discusses the response of the Virginia National Guard's Adjutant General, Major General Timothy P. Williams, to potential deployment in enforcing new gun control laws. It highlights concerns about the upcoming 2020 Virginia General Assembly session, the VC DL Lobby Day, and proposed legislation like SB 16. The content emphasizes the importance of Second Amendment sanctuaries and the potential for conflict if law enforcement refuses to enforce unconstitutional laws.

Quick Summary

The Adjutant General of Virginia, Major General Timothy P. Williams, stated that the Virginia National Guard has not received requests to enforce proposed gun control legislation. While personnel can express opinions privately, they must not engage in political activity in uniform. The National Guard can act in a law enforcement capacity if martial law is declared.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: VA National Guard Response
  2. 00:24Guns & Gadgets Welcome & Channel Intro
  3. 00:51Virginia Legislative Updates & Playlist
  4. 01:23Upcoming 2020 Lobby Day & Gun-Free Zone
  5. 02:33Legislator Calls for National Guard Enforcement
  6. 03:23Adjutant General Addresses National Guard Role
  7. 03:37Major General Williams' Official Statement
  8. 04:53Analysis of General Williams' Statement
  9. 05:32National Guard Law Enforcement Powers
  10. 05:47On-the-Ground Intel: Riot Gear & Guard Presence
  11. 06:36VC DL Resources & Lobby Day Logistics
  12. 07:13How to Support VC DL
  13. 07:24Governor's Budget & Gun Control Measures
  14. 08:06Details on SB 16 and Funding Requests
  15. 08:39Specific Gun Control Proposals
  16. 09:08VC DL Questions for Legislators
  17. 09:21Conclusion & Call to Action

Frequently Asked Questions

Has the Virginia National Guard been asked to enforce new gun laws?

According to Major General Timothy P. Williams, the Adjutant General of Virginia, the National Guard has not received any requests from the governor or his staff to serve in a law enforcement role concerning proposed legislation. He emphasized allowing elected officials to work through the legislative process.

What is SB 16 in Virginia?

SB 16 is a proposed bill in Virginia that the video suggests would ban commonly owned firearms in over a million households. The governor has also requested significant funding to enforce such gun bans.

Can the National Guard act as law enforcement?

The speaker indicates that the National Guard can assume a law enforcement role if martial law is declared, operating under the governor's direction. However, they are not currently tasked with enforcing proposed legislation without specific requests.

What is the VC DL Lobby Day?

The VC DL Lobby Day is an event organized by the Virginia Citizens Defense League (VC DL) where citizens gather to advocate for Second Amendment rights. The 2020 event was anticipated to draw tens of thousands of attendees from across the country.

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