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    <title>The Weekly Reload Podcast - Episodes Tagged with “Gun Bills”</title>
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  <title>What's Going on With Virginia's Gun Laws? (Ft. VCDL's Philip Van Cleave)</title>
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Our guest is Philip Van Cleave. He's the president of the Virginia Citizens Defense League (VCDL), and one of the top gun-rights activists working in Richmond. He has been on the ground since the beginning of the session, and he has tracked every gun bill going through the legislature.
So far, 33 gun bills have passed through at least one chamber. Many have passed through both. Some are already identical copies, and on their way to Governor Abigal Spanberger's (D.) desk, where she's expected to sign them.
However, Van Cleave said there are several bills that each house will have to reconcile during what's called "crossover" in Virginia. That's where he believes gun-rights activists still have a chance to block at least some of the bills. He noted they were already able to block a few bills, such as the proposed $500 tax on suppressors.
Still, he said it's going to be an uphill battle to block big-ticket items like the "assault weapons" banand numerous gun-carry restrictions. But he said VCDL is going to keep pressuring lawmakers and the governor until the session ends. Then he said they plan to pursue legal actions if some of the more aggressive restrictions pass. Special Guest: Philip Van Cleave.
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    <![CDATA[<p>This week, we&#39;re taking a comprehensive look at the dozens of gun bills up for debate in Virginia.</p>

<p>Our guest is Philip Van Cleave. He&#39;s the president of the Virginia Citizens Defense League (VCDL), and one of the top gun-rights activists working in Richmond. He has been on the ground since the beginning of the session, and he has tracked every gun bill going through the legislature.</p>

<p>So far, 33 gun bills have passed through at least one chamber. Many have passed through both. Some are already identical copies, and on their way to Governor Abigal Spanberger&#39;s (D.) desk, where she&#39;s expected to sign them.</p>

<p>However, Van Cleave said there are several bills that each house will have to reconcile during what&#39;s called &quot;crossover&quot; in Virginia. That&#39;s where he believes gun-rights activists still have a chance to block at least some of the bills. He noted they were already able to block a few bills, such as the proposed $500 tax on suppressors.</p>

<p>Still, he said it&#39;s going to be an uphill battle to block big-ticket items like the &quot;assault weapons&quot; banand numerous gun-carry restrictions. But he said VCDL is going to keep pressuring lawmakers and the governor until the session ends. Then he said they plan to pursue legal actions if some of the more aggressive restrictions pass.</p><p>Special Guest: Philip Van Cleave.</p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>This week, we&#39;re taking a comprehensive look at the dozens of gun bills up for debate in Virginia.</p>

<p>Our guest is Philip Van Cleave. He&#39;s the president of the Virginia Citizens Defense League (VCDL), and one of the top gun-rights activists working in Richmond. He has been on the ground since the beginning of the session, and he has tracked every gun bill going through the legislature.</p>

<p>So far, 33 gun bills have passed through at least one chamber. Many have passed through both. Some are already identical copies, and on their way to Governor Abigal Spanberger&#39;s (D.) desk, where she&#39;s expected to sign them.</p>

<p>However, Van Cleave said there are several bills that each house will have to reconcile during what&#39;s called &quot;crossover&quot; in Virginia. That&#39;s where he believes gun-rights activists still have a chance to block at least some of the bills. He noted they were already able to block a few bills, such as the proposed $500 tax on suppressors.</p>

<p>Still, he said it&#39;s going to be an uphill battle to block big-ticket items like the &quot;assault weapons&quot; banand numerous gun-carry restrictions. But he said VCDL is going to keep pressuring lawmakers and the governor until the session ends. Then he said they plan to pursue legal actions if some of the more aggressive restrictions pass.</p><p>Special Guest: Philip Van Cleave.</p>]]>
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