RICHMOND, Va. – Peaceful protests wrapped up in Richmond Monday after a much smaller scale Lobby Day, despite a potential threat for violence at state capitols across the country. “Anytime we see First Amendment rights being stepped on, we’ll use our Second Amendment rights,” one gun rights protester told 10 News. Dozens of gun rights advocates decided a pandemic wasn’t going to stop them from making their voices heard, including a travel nurse 10 News spoke with who wasn’t wearing a mask. And that you have a right to protect it,” said Philip Van Cleave, who leads the Virginia Citizens Defense League. “I’m here exercising my First Amendment right which is also under attack so that we can defend our second,” Baker said.

Today is Lobby Day in Richmond. For those planning to attend, due to the events in Washington, D. C. on Jan. 6, changes are being made. Parents in Botetourt County will get an interest survey today about Virtual School. The county is launching a virtual academy next year, giving you the choice between traditional school or attending virtually. The survey is due by February 1st with families required to make a final commitment in March.

More than 100 people traveled from Safeside Tactical in Roanoke and Lynchburg to Richmond for Lobby Day. Capitol Square & the surrounding area saw crowds of tens of thousands & only one arrest was made. 3:51 p.m. updatePolice said that a Richmond woman was arrested during Monday’s pro-gun rally in Richmond. Mikaela E. Beschler, 21, of Richmond, Virginia (Richmond Police Department)She was charged with one felony count of wearing a mask in public in the 800 block of East Broad Street. Inside Capitol Square, state troopers and Capitol Police are everywhere.

Ralph Northam has released a statement after Lobby Day in Richmond. One person was arrested during an otherwise peaceful demonstration Monday at the Capitol that drew more than 20,000 people. This resulted from weeks of planning and extensive cooperation among state, local, and federal partners in Virginia and beyond. Thousands of people came to Richmond to make their voices heard. I will continue to listen to the voices of Virginians, and I will continue to do everything in my power to keep our Commonwealth safe."

RICHMOND, Va. – Thousand were in Richmond for Monday’s pro-gun rally on Lobby Day. There were issues with the live feed signal when it was broadcasting, causing some choppiness in this video.

RICHMOND, Va. – On Monday, the Virginia Citizens Defense League is holding what it says is the most important Lobby Day it’s ever had. The group chartered about 50 buses so people could get to Richmond from all over the Commonwealth. For some, it’s their first time going to Lobby Day. They say they want democratic lawmakers to know they care about the Second Amendment in Central Virginia. “Hopefully, he will see there’s going to be a lot of people that’s going to be voting in the next election,” said Lynchburg resident Mike Ferguson.

WYTHEVILLE, Va. – Southwest Virginia became the site of a sizable Second Amendment rally on Sunday, one day before tens of thousands of gun rights supporters are expected to rally at the State Capitol in Richmond. “Since we’re getting stepped on, we’re stepping back," said rally organizer Linda Meyer. "We want Richmond to know we’re alive and we’re well.”Hundreds of Second Amendment supporters, many of whom sported the Virginia Citizens Defense League’s “Guns Save Lives” sticker, gathered in the parking lot of the Rural King in Wytheville. The group united in support of their right to bear arms, while also encouraging the “Lobby Day” protesters who will travel to Richmond on Monday. “I hope today, and tomorrow in Richmond, we create a shout that is heard around the world.”“The First Amendment takes care of the Second Amendment," said Mike Hamm, who traveled from Galax to attend the rally in Wytheville.

FLOYD COUNTY, Va. – A sizable group of gun owners gathered in a Floyd County park Saturday afternoon, in defense of the Second Amendment. The group Concerned Citizens of Floyd organized a militia muster call, in search of men who could serve in a “well-regulated militia” if one is needed in Floyd County. “The main thing we’re here for is freedom to do what we want to do and be left alone," said George, a Floyd County resident who did not disclose his last name. “Governor Northam kicked a hornet’s nest,” said Steven, who came to the militia muster call with George and also refused to disclose his last name. Dimmel said the turnout shows Second Amendment supporters in Floyd County have become politically energized.

RICHMOND, Va. – Virginia's highest court on Friday upheld a ban on firearms at an upcoming pro-gun rally in the state's capital, an event that authorities feared could erupt in violence at the hands of armed extremists. Gun-rights groups argued the ban would violate their Second Amendment right to bear arms and their First Amendment freedom of speech. Philip Van Cleave, president of the Virginia Citizens Defense League — the group sponsoring the rally — called the first ruling “mind-boggling." Herring argued Northam's order would help prevent the kind of violence that erupted at a 2017 white nationalist rally in the city of Charlottesville. Because of the threat of possible violence, organizers of an annual vigil for victims of gun violence — usually held on the King holiday each year — said Friday that they have canceled their event this year.

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