Thousands of gun-rights activists rally in Virginia’s capital

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Thousands of gun-rights activists, many heavily armed, converged on the Virginia Capitol in Richmond on Monday to protest proposed new gun laws. “A lot of people say that the gun is the problem, and, me, I am proving here that my weapon is secure, I am disciplined and that it is not going to do anything,” activist Bill Groom said.

Tensions have been rising since Democrats took control of the state legislature and proposed several bills that limit handgun purchases and require background checks. “It starts in Virginia, and they get by with these whackado laws, it’s just going to go across the country,” gun-rights activist Vanessa Dallas said.

Security was beefed up after authorities revealed they’ve received several credible threats of violence. Governor Ralph Northam issued a temporary state of emergency and banned weapons inside the Capitol Square, where the rally was taking place.

Demonstrators are seen during a pro-gun rally January 20, 2020, in Richmond, Virginia.
Demonstrators are seen during a pro-gun rally January 20, 2020, in Richmond, Virginia. Sarah Rankin / AP

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