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Another Big Win! VCDL and GOA teamed up to fight the Universal Background Checks (UBC) in Virginia. The suit was filed in 2020. We finally received the decision in October of 2025! The order is not effective until signed, so watch your email for updates.
501(c)(3)
The Virginia Citizens Defense Foundation(VCDF) is a 501(c)(3) Charitable Organization set up to fund lawsuits to defend and restore your Right to Keep and Bear Arms
FRTs
The status of Forced Reset Triggers (FRTs) in Virginia - Legal, but there are potential issues you should know about.
What we Do
Defending Your Right to Defend Yourself
Virginia Citizens Defense League (VCDL) is a 501(c)(4) nonprofit, nonpartisan organization. We are focused on a single issue, protecting and restoring the right to keep and bear arms in Virginia. We are a true grass roots organization, and are grateful for your membership and support. Learn more by clicking the links below.
Log Into The Member Portal
If you haven't already done so, click CREATE ACCOUNT to set up your member portal account. Use the link below to create your account and log in. Be sure to use the same email, first name and last name as your member account and the portal will automatically link to your data.
Use the tab key to navigate to the lower portions of the form, or use the login link at the top of the page to access the form.
We're working to correct the issue of the buttons being obscured.
Advocating for your Rights
The Virginia Citizens Defense League (VCDL) was founded in October 1994 as the Northern Virginia Citizens Defense League (NVCDL). The group experienced enormous growth in membership statewide and was incorporated as VCDL in May of 1998.
VCDL is actively fighting to defend your right to defend yourself, right here in Virginia. We take care that the vast majority of the funds you entrust to us go toward this mission, not to pay for fancy offices or high salaries. We appreciate you joining and supporting this battle!
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VA-ALERT is the Answer!
Are you still on the fence about joining VCDL? You can sign up for our free email newsletter, the VA-Alert. We don't spam you and we never share your email with outside organizations. Subscribe today to stay up to date on issues affecting your rights in Virginia and around the country.
Simply click the link and enter the information. We ask for your ZIP Code in case we have regional items to send out. There's no obligation, and you can cancel at any time.
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VCDL IS WORKING TO LOWER CHP FEES!
The Virginia Code Section setting fees for the concealed handgun permit were written many years ago. Since then, the fingerprinting requirement has been repealed, and background checks have become much less labor intensive. This has reduced the cost to localities, yet the maximum fee has not changed. Let's work to correct this! You can see what the fee is in your locality by clicking this link. Watch the VA-ALERT for updates on what the CHP Committee is doing, and for notices when you need to take action in your jurisdiction.
