[Worsen]

In Virginia, 1-20-2020
What is Lobby Day?
Militia groups and white supremacists were among those expected to mix with gun-rights activists, raising fears that the state could again see the type of violence that exploded in Charlottesville in 2017.
Groups planning to come to the rally include Virginia Citizens Defense League, Gun Owners of America, Oath Keepers, Three Percenter Movement and White supremacists - read more about the groups’ plans here.
Gun safety groups have called off their annual gathering on Capitol Square citing safety concerns. That event, held by the Virginia Center for Public Safety, the Coalition to Stop Gun Violence and the Educational Fund to Stop Gun Violence had a permit to rally from 3 to 4 p.m. They were holding a vigil to remember the victims of gun violence - an event they had for 28 years.
In a statement, the organizations said they canceled with heavy hearts out of an abundance of caution due to serious threats of violence.
Passionate people from all sides of different issues usually make their way to Richmond to lobby lawmakers while they are in session.
The gun lobby is one of the largest and most visible groups, but people show up to talk about all sorts of causes with legislators: Firefighters, teachers environmentalists have all held rallies over the years. There are often protests and speakers and people do have face-to-face meetings with lawmakers inside the capitol.
The official rally begins at 11 a.m.
By 9 a.m., a massive crowd gathers outside the Capitol gates - many openly carrying firearms;
Aerial shots at 9:30 a.m. showed how massive the crowds were getting:
https://www.nbc12.com/2020/01/20/tho...-live-updates/

[el_topo]

Just looking at a crowd of human beings makes me sick. They look like cockroaches, don’t matter the color of their skin. They look like a bunch of happy zombies

[Slanger]

I so wanted to be there today but just couldn't. Great turn out and glad everyone was safe!

[SkinnyFella]

Originally Posted by Worsen ↗

Militia groups and white supremacists were among those expected to mix with gun-rights activists

All those crazy white supremacists.

[Illusion]

According to the Virginia Capitol Police, not a single violent act was reported at the rally.

[Azimuth]

Originally Posted by SkinnyFella ↗

All those crazy white supremacists.

Yeah, it's a good thing there were some black guys there to keep everyone safe.