Thousands of cops, veterans, supporters pledge to join militia in Virginia to combat unconstitutiona

Thousands of cops, veterans, supporters pledge to join militia in Virginia to combat unconstitutional laws
Posted by LET Staff | Dec 17, 2019 | Must Reads, News, Investigations, Law and Legal, Featured, Patrol


Things are getting really bad in Virginia. But this group isn’t going down without a fight.

Virginia – Monday morning, Law Enforcement Today reported on how Tazewell County, Virginia is crafting a militia to defend the Constitution in the state. And within hours, we were flooded with thousands of emails from people across the state – police officers, veterans, and patriotic Americans – who said they are joining.

And it’s a movement that’s gaining traction across the state.

Wrote one man:

“I am Vietnam vet, ex-police, retired and am behind your ideas 100% , anything I can do I would like to help.

I live in Franklin County, which voted down being a sanctuary city being the council is Democratic, a moonshine county giving up their guns is dumb.

The South gave up their flag, their statues and now they want their guns, sounds like Hitler’s Germany.”

Wrote another:

“There had already been rumblings locally about a militia being formed last month. We started carefully and quietly assembling patriotic Americans who are prepared to defend freedom at all costs.

In the past day those numbers have swelled. We have a very strong military presence here – more veterans and both active and retired LE than you can count.


As of this evening, we’re talking about thousands of people that have expressed an interest in being a part of this movement.”


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Here’s the deal. Last week, we reported on how lawmakers over in Virginia were threatening to use the National Guard if members of local law enforcement refused to enforce laws passed in the state that they felt violated the second amendment.

That’s what sparked things in Tazewell County, which said it isn’t going down without a fight.

On top of calling themselves a second amendment sanctuary county, they’re also crafting a militia as well. The Virginia county has taken the movement that has swept across the state and added an element that is sure to trigger pro gun-grabbing politicians in the state.


Virginia lawmakers threatened to deploy the National Guard if members of law enforcement refused to enforce strict new gun laws. (Defense.gov)


Just this past Tuesday, on December 10th, the Board of Supervisors from Tazewell County passed two different resolutions in light of controversy circling those who are pro-gun.

The first resolution declared the county to be a second amendment sanctuary.

This is not at all surprising to see, as 76 out of 95 counties, 9 out of 38 independent cities, and 13 towns have adopted second amendment sanctuary resolutions. The second item on the agenda was the proposition of establishing a militia in the county.

When both of the resolutions passed, the crowd cheered loudly in support of the decisions.


Also, the resolutions didn’t exactly pass by a small margin; the votes were unanimous, with more than 200 citizens standing by in support. The motion of the creation of the militia had already succeeded in an unofficial way based on the results of a survey conducted earlier in the month by county officials.

But Board Chairman Travis Hackworth said people have persisted to press for the district to declare itself a second amendment sanctuary.


As new measures come to vote, citizens are preparing themselves for a fight. (Keesler Air Force Base)


Hackworth went on to state that there were three attorneys on the Board of Supervisors. Many of the other declarations made from other counties in Virginia were closely checked by the three attorneys to ensure nothing important would be glossed over or left out.

Two of the biggest factors in resolutions such as these can be boiled down to funding and prosecution.

The resolutions in Tazewell County would remove funding for any law enforcement department that would infringe residents’ right to keep and bear arms.

Yet, if the state wanted to combat the resolutions, they could deny the county funding in areas other than law enforcement, or perhaps attempt to evict public officials from their held offices. Those are rather valid fears, considering this week’s warnings from Northam and Congressman McEachin.

County Administrator Eric Young reportedly considered that element, and that’s why they opted for the militia aspect:

“Our position is that Article I, Section 13, of the Constitution of Virginia reserves the right to ‘order’ militia to the localities. Therefore, counties, not the state, determine what types of arms may be carried in their territory and by whom. So, we are ‘ordering’ the militia by making sure everyone can own a weapon.”

Thus, if anyone from the state tries to remove the Sheriff from their elected office because they refuse to enforce unjust laws, those state officials will be faced with a lawful militia composed of citizens within the state.

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The county is taking their militia element very seriously as the new ordinance calls for concealed weapons training for any resident of the county that can lawfully own a gun.

Another couple sent in this message late Monday to LET:

“…my husband and I are die hard 2nd Amendment defenders, and if they want our guns they will have to kill us to get them, but I guarantee that they will not come out of that battle unscathed!!!


We are both disabled but we would be ready and more than willing to fight side by side with all of our like minded brothers and sisters.

We are from West “by God” Virginia and we tell everyone who cares to ask what we think about guns and the 2nd Amendment, that we were born with a gun in our hand and will probably die the same way! Guns don’t kill people, at least not without a trigger person, it is usually by a deranged person or a gang member or a person in the act of robbery or drug running, kidnapping etc .

And usually committed with an illegally purchased or non registered weapon, the leftist, dictator, communistic socialist ‘ idiots need to realize that if they take away legal gun owners weapons , who have been trained to properly handle a weapon, they might as well open the doors and announce to the criminals to come get what they want because the criminals will be the ONLY ones to have a gun which was obtained from the black market.”

The county has also called for schools to adopt firearms safety training programs. Considering the blue wave that hit the state, along with Bloomberg pouring in millions toward the election, this is a massive win that shows gun owners aren’t going to lie down.

And as they’re pushing to ramp up safety and training – officials within the state are trying to get rid of personal defense. And if it’s not bad enough that they’re going after firearms, they’re going after self-defense measures as well.


An amendment to a current law in Virginia has some martial arts companies, as well as some citizens concerned. Known as SB64, the bill, according to Self Defense Company, would “instantly transform all martial arts instructors into criminal felons.”

They also claim that it would criminalize all firearms training classes, including concealed carry classes.

According to SDC, the law would “even criminalize a father teaching his own son how to use a hunting rifle.”

The law, which was initially passed in 1987 relates the following: A person is guilty of unlawful paramilitary activity, punishable as a Class 5 felony if he:

1. Teaches, demonstrates to any other person the use, application or making of any firearm, explosive or incendiary device, or technique capable of causing injury or death to persons, knowing or having reason to know or intending that such training will be employed for use in, or in furtherance of, a civil disorder;
2. Assembles with one or more persons for the purpose of training with, practicing with, or being instructed in the use of any firearm, explosive or incendiary device, or technique capable of causing injury or death to persons, intending to employ such training for use in, or in furtherance of, a civil disorder;

SB 64 adds the following language:

1. Assembles with one or more persons with the intent of intimidating any person or group of persons by drilling, parading, or marching with any firearm, any explosive or incendiary device, or any components or combination thereof.

According to the article in Natural News, the language of the bill as written is too wide open to interpretation, especially in a state that appears to be going hard left like Virginia. We recently published a couple of stories on new confiscatory gun laws that are being proposed in the Virginia legislature.

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In fact, numerous counties in Virginia and elsewhere have vowed to become so-called “Second Amendment Sanctuaries” (thank you California and other immigration law sanctuaries for the idea) where any laws that counter the Second Amendment would not be enforced.


The fact that this law is being amended, at the same time when new confiscatory gun laws are going to be put forth, gives gun owners reason to be concerned. As always, laws like this will likely be adjudicated in court. As we are painfully aware, that can be a crapshoot.

It is inevitable that this new law will somehow be tested via a court case. One can understand how people might be concerned. For example, the firearms addendum is somewhat vague.


Virginia is going after guns. But these citizens aren’t going down without a fight.


If a person has a license to carry and happens to be with one or two people and they are involved in a counter protest to something like an Antifa or BLM rally, based on this law, the Antifa thugs or BLM participants could say that someone exercising their Second Amendment rights “intimidated” them and that would result in them getting arrested.

The statute is ripe for abuse. Are some being paranoid? Perhaps. But in 2019, anything goes.

All it takes is a social justice warrior wearing a robe and you could easily see why some people are concerned.

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Last Thursday, lawmakers in Virginia threatened to deploy the National Guard to enforce the strict gun legislation they’re pushing for if law enforcement officials refuse to do it themselves.

They said, “the law is the law.”
But apparently that’s a double standard in Virginia. Instead of focusing on what is and what isn’t against the law, it seems as though these lawmakers are only pushing to enforce rules that they believe are right. Is Virginia the place where the battle for our rights will begin? Tell us your thoughts!

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Whew! This is indeed getting serious. I would not be surprised to see this explode in their Governor's face...which is exactly the correctly place for it.

I can tell you that many here in Northern Idaho are watching this closely, very closely, for it appears the Lefties have decided to make their stand in Virginia and use it as a test case, probably using the funding pouring in from Bloomberg. Looking on the VCDL.com website, it appears that indeed most if not all of the counties are against the Governor. This article says "76 out of 95 counties" but their website actually shows more. Dunno who is correct but it does beg the question how stupid is a Governor to do something like this when a huge majority of the counties are against him. To do so is nothing more than provoking violence for the sake of violence and make no mistake, the people will remember this.

Another interesting tidbit is "9 out of 38 independent cities, and 13 towns" as clearly shows the rat packed cities side with the Governor... This really doesn't look good and personally I believe this could be the spark. Hell, maybe it's their plan because after Trump wins the next the Democrats are finished, it will set them back 50 years maybe more, so it makes sense to do so prior to his win.

 

If this stupid law does get passed the first arrests and prosecution should be against the governors security detail!

 

101 counties are now on board!
Looks like it's the states turn to ether back down, or turn up the wick!
Right about now, if I was in on this at ground level, I would be seriously pushing for full resolution of gun laws and rights for the good citizens of Virginia! I would take that heavy list to the state capital, drop it on the desk and tell them we want it all, no compromise, or there's gonna be some big trouble right here right now!

 

I especially love the quote:
The politicians would take away the guns so there is nothing to stop them from doing things they would get shot for!
Lots of that going on around this country!

 

STARTING TO THINK THAT IS THE ONLY WAY WE WILL KEEP OUR RIGHTS...

 

I fly the Thin Blue Line 7x24 alongside and slightly lower the the Stars and Stripes. Both are lit at night.

 

Oooh! Like a surprise attack! Over unfamiliar ground, among people who will have plenty
of warning of their approach, (Gee whiz, the lights just went out!) looking for something that
they can't even be sure is there. Sounds like they're planning a panty raid in summer camp.
What could possibly go wrong?

And after the first few waves go into these dark areas, and don't come back out....?

This is surely the strangest reelection strategy I've ever heard.

 

Man, does this guy actually have a death wish or something, death by Firing Squad or death by National Guard, or Death by Patriot? Whiskey Tango Foxtrot, me thinks this dude needs removed RIky Tick and placed in a mental hospital for close evaluation, that kind of sickness isn't curable ( Well, actually it is, a $.49 round of 9 mm to the back of the head) makes one wonder, just how far up Mike Bloomberg's ass this guy really is!
Speaking of Bloomburg, I hear tell a naughty rumor that his ass better not stop off in certain states, or he is libel to get his self arrested and charged with some serious crimes that carry some very stiff sentences!

 

This was reported in Reddit three days ago and only referenced by a couple of obscure news sites - so far. Not even on Infowars* at this time, so I'll keep an eye out but so far is an unsubstantiated rumor. So far.

I wouldn't be surprised if these tactics were used as it makes sense to shut down an opponent's coms if you are sending in the storm troopers. Something to think about and prepare for as and if things progress.

* Why check Infowars? It's like flipping a coin: Heads it might be true even if spun, tails it's wrong, but when it lands on the edge it's significant and ahead ot the rest of the media by days to weeks.

 

It doesn't much matter how they come. They might as well be wearing red coats. They've shown their hand, and the good people of Virginia are mad as a nest of hornets. There's not going to be any secret Waco's. Game camera's, drones, cell phones that can record events. The revolution will not be brought to you in 4 parts without commercial interruption, but it WILL be televised. It may not be LIVE, but it most assuredly will be televised.

Who's old enough to catch the Gil Scott-Heron reference?

"The revolution will be no re-run brothers
The revolution will be live."

 

Well that backfired in a way they never saw coming.
Try to take guns, restart the milita instead.

 

Since the militia in necessary to the free state, does that mean that ALL gun laws for them are null and void and any member of the militia can own military grade weapons? Who needs a tank? Well Chucky, the militia may very well need tanks.

 

Virginia National Guard responds after Democratic lawmaker suggests it may be needed to enforce gun control measures
This is an important reply, by actually answering, the Adjunct General has made it known he is aware, and he is watching and will respond IF/WHEN required! His reply makes sense at this point, nothing is official yet, and he isn't about to tip his hand one direction or another, potentially supporting one side or the other! Will be a very telling next few weeks!

 

The National Guard is the key...but one must expect at least 50% of the Guard will support the Governor.

 

Maybe, maybe not! A lot depends on the make up of all those guard personal, Are they snake eaters, or mechanics and admin folks?
another thing to consider, this "Event" has had much bigger optics, so more and more guard personal have had to see what's going on and are now making those decisions for them selves! I worry more about City and State cops then any of the rest, those who could have their pay checks stopped might just step up against the people ( At first) to ensure they don't see a stoppage in the paychecks, especially coming out of the holidays!

 

The state could try to stop money going to the "rebels" but then the taxpayers in the state could simply stop paying taxes to the state. The state has NOTHING to give to anyone that it hasn't TAKEN from someone else. Cut off the money supply and see how crazy they get. The people produce things, tangible things that are worth money, the state produces nothing of value.