Tag: Virginia

The Virginia state Capitol building is surrounded by fencing, Thursday, Jan. 16, 2020 in Richmond, Va., in preparation for Monday's rally by gun rights advocates.

Washington Secrets

On edge: Unarmed Virginia gun protesters ask armed friends to ‘watch over us’

Paul Bedard · January 18, 2020 5:08 pm

‘Thank you, Dems!’: Trump says Constitution under attack ahead of tinderbox gun rally

Rob Crilly · January 18, 2020 4:06 pm

Counter-protesters prepare to clash with Patriot Prayer protesters during a rally in Portland, Ore., Saturday, Aug. 4, 2018. Small scuffles broke out Saturday as police in Portland, Oregon, deployed "flash bang" devices and other means to disperse hundreds of right-wing and self-described anti-fascist protesters.

Antifa group to join pro-gun rally at Virginia Capitol

Spencer Neale · January 17, 2020 7:54 pm

Beltway Confidential

Gun control is foolish, but ‘Second Amendment sanctuaries’ are an affront to rule of law

Brad Polumbo · January 17, 2020 5:37 pm

Virginia judge denies bid to overturn emergency gun ban ahead of state Capitol rally

Spencer Neale · January 17, 2020 3:48 pm

These posters are seen around Virginia.

Washington Secrets

Virginia sued over Second Amendment rally gun ban

Paul Bedard · January 16, 2020 7:11 pm

Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam declared a temporary emergency banning all weapons, including guns, from Capitol Square ahead of a massive rally planned next week over gun rights.

Washington Secrets

Gun groups: Virginia Democrats want violence to disrupt, ‘smear’ gun control protest

Paul Bedard · January 16, 2020 8:13 am

Gun rights protesters hold signs prior to the start of a meeting of the Senate Judiciary committee at the Capitol in Richmond, Va., Monday, Jan. 13, 2020. The Committee passed several bills related to gun laws.

Washington Secrets

Gun advocates see ‘registry’ and ‘confiscation’ coming to Virginia

Paul Bedard · January 15, 2020 8:13 pm

Northam to ban guns from grounds of Virginia State Capitol

John Gage · January 15, 2020 3:39 am

Gun rights protesters hold signs prior to the start of a meeting of the Senate Judiciary committee at the Capitol in Richmond, Va., Monday, Jan. 13, 2020. The Committee passed several bills related to gun laws.

‘Disenfranchised’: Virginia GOP rips Democrats for banning guns in General Assembly

Spencer Neale · January 14, 2020 6:18 pm

Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam, gestures as he delivers his budget briefing before a meeting of the House Appropriations Committee and the Senate Finance Committee at the Capitol in Richmond, Va., Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2019.

Virginia Democrats push controversial gun control bills through Senate committee

Spencer Neale · January 13, 2020 9:31 pm

President Donald Trump speaks at the National Rifle Association Institute for Legislative Action Leadership Forum in Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Friday, April 26, 2019. He could benefit in Virginia where Democrats are pushing gun control despite a pushback from gun supporters.

Washington Secrets

Trump could be ‘big beneficiary’ in Virginia gun control battle, urged to get involved

Paul Bedard · January 13, 2020 2:18 pm