Liberty Nation Live On the Ground for Virginia Gun Rally

The annual lobby day in Richmond Virginia, running since 2003, has become the subject of a severe curtailing of gun rights as Democrat Governor Ralph Northam and city officials have attempted to limit the movements and rights of those who support the Second Amendment. The event organizers, the Virginia Citizens Defense League (VCDL), are expecting a high turnout this year despite the State of Emergency being declared by the Governor’s office which prohibits the carrying of weapons of any kind.

Liberty Nation’s Legal Affairs Editor Scott D. Cosenza is on the ground and will be sending in updates, pictures, videos, and running commentary throughout the event. Stick with us and keep checking back in as we bring you the very latest from Richmond, Virginia.

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Live Updates:

https://twitter.com/JackPosobiec/status/1219279428527718401?s=20

https://twitter.com/Real_Matty_Mac/status/1219291211040808960

https://twitter.com/CalebJHull/status/1219294854288678916

Liberty Nation's Scott D. Cosenza on the ground in Richmond says: "It's the most polite crowd I've ever seen at a large event. More pleases, thank yous, and excuse mes then a person could imagine. A well-armed society is indeed a polite one."

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Virginia Gun Rally Signs and Rallygoers.

https://twitter.com/Dacheslow/status/1219287228498763776?s=20

It's not all about 2A at Virginia Gun Rally.

https://twitter.com/libertynation/status/1219285847171792903?s=20

https://twitter.com/gabegutierrez/status/1219271317242945540

The event is still going strong. Where Virginians were supposed to meet up - behind the barriers and metal detectors - is far quieter than in the streets where thousands have turned up. Many exercising their Second Amendment rights.

https://twitter.com/alec_sears/status/1219273971537010690?s=20

https://twitter.com/JackPosobiec/status/1219257935492194304

https://twitter.com/libertynation/status/1219272042014478338?s=20

https://twitter.com/ElijahSchaffer/status/1219270853227139072

https://twitter.com/PhilipinDC/status/1219271001378369542

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Rallygoers reciting the Pledge:

https://twitter.com/katrina_wiser/status/1219250916588736512

https://twitter.com/JGB_free2b/status/1219263403635740673

It appears most attendees would rather keep their guns with them. Huge crowds outside, smaller crowds in the Gun Free Zone.

https://twitter.com/loisbeckett/status/1219263418173153281

A reminder for the folks of Virginia of Governor Northam's blackface antics.

https://twitter.com/Julio_Rosas11/status/1219250772656959490

Alex Jones also on the ground in Richmond.

https://twitter.com/libertynation/status/1219259675339870209?s=20

https://twitter.com/alec_sears/status/1219243533179277312?s=20

Huge Crowds chanting "Northam Out!"

https://twitter.com/JackPosobiec/status/1219249976087281665

No anti-gun presence scene in the crowd nor any neo-Nazi types.

Long line to sign up to recall Governor Northam.

There is one way in and one way out of the capitol grounds. a choke point that trickles people in slowly after a full magnetometer and body inspection.

The photos are coming in fast and furious now. Make sure to also check out our Twitter feed @libertynation.

https://twitter.com/gabegutierrez/status/1219238035113627648

According to multiple news sources, authorities are expecting trouble at today's rally. This event has been taking place every year since 2003 without incident. What is different this year?

The narrative and spin have already begun before even the first people have arrived. Social media is awash with talk of "white nationalists" and "white domestic terrorists" descending on Richmond.

State and Capitol Police getting prepared for the rally:

https://twitter.com/KPattersonWAVY/status/1219208464330907649

Keep Checking Back for Live Updates.