Mandatory Credit: Photo by JIM LO SCALZO/EPA-EFE/REX (10530997cj) Gun-rights supporters gather for a rally outside the Virginia state capitol in Richmond, Virginia, USA, 20 January 2020. Virginia Citizens Defense League organized the rally to lobby against gun measures, introduced by Virginia's Democratic-led assembly, that would require background checks and ban guns in some public parks and buildings. The rally also attracted militia members, white supremacists, and other far-right extremists. Gun rights rally in Richmond, Virginia, USA - 20 Jan 2020 ** Usable by LA, CT and MoD ONLY **
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Thousands rally in Virginia’s capital for gun rights; police brace for trouble

Thousands of gun-rights activists rallied at the Virginia Capitol on Monday under a heavy police presence, protesting

Mandatory Credit: Photo by JIM LO SCALZO/EPA-EFE/REX (10530997cj) Gun-rights supporters gather for a rally outside the Virginia state capitol in Richmond, Virginia, USA, 20 January 2020. Virginia Citizens Defense League organized the rally to lobby against gun measures, introduced by Virginia's Democratic-led assembly, that would require background checks and ban guns in some public parks and buildings. The rally also attracted militia members, white supremacists, and other far-right extremists. Gun rights rally in Richmond, Virginia, USA - 20 Jan 2020 ** Usable by LA, CT and MoD ONLY **

Gun-rights supporters gather for a rally outside the Virginia state capitol in Richmond, Va.  (Jim Lo Scalzo/EPA)

Stephen Willeford, who disrupted the mass murder in his small town's First Baptist Church in Texas, speaks to the crowd of pro gun demonstrators at the Virginia State Capitol Monday, Jan. 20, 2020, in Richmond, Va. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

Stephen Willeford speaks to the crowd of pro gun demonstrators.  (Steve Helber/Associated Press)

A demonstrator stands outside a court house during a pro-gun rally, Monday, Jan. 20, 2020, in Richmond, Va. Thousands of pro-gun supporters are expected at the rally to oppose gun control legislation like universal background checks that are being pushed by the newly elected Democratic legislature. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

A demonstrator holds a “Come and Take It” banner. (Julio Cortez/Asscoiated Press)

Mandatory Credit: Photo by JIM LO SCALZO/EPA-EFE/REX (10530997ck) Gun-rights supporters gather for a rally outside the Virginia state capitol in Richmond, Virginia, USA, 20 January 2020. Virginia Citizens Defense League organized the rally to lobby against gun measures, introduced by Virginia's Democratic-led assembly, that would require background checks and ban guns in some public parks and buildings. The rally also attracted militia members, white supremacists, and other far-right extremists. Gun rights rally in Richmond, Virginia, USA - 20 Jan 2020 ** Usable by LA, CT and MoD ONLY **

Gun rights supporters gather and march. (Jim Lo Scalzo/EPA)

Mandatory Credit: Photo by SHAWN THEW/EPA-EFE/REX (10530997bx) Police stand post as gun-rights supporters gather for a rally outside the Virginia state capitol in Richmond, Virginia, USA, 20 January 2020. Virginia Citizens Defense League organized the rally to lobby against gun measures, introduced by Virginia's Democratic-led assembly, that would require background checks and ban guns in some public parks and buildings. The rally also attracted militia members, white supremacists, and other far-right extremists. Gun rights rally in Richmond, Virginia, USA - 20 Jan 2020 ** Usable by LA, CT and MoD ONLY **

Police stand post as gun-rights supporters gather. (Shawn Thew/EPA)

Mandatory Credit: Photo by SHAWN THEW/EPA-EFE/REX (10530997bz) Gun-rights supporters gather for a rally outside the Virginia state capitol in Richmond, Virginia, USA, 20 January 2020. Virginia Citizens Defense League organized the rally to lobby against gun measures, introduced by Virginia's Democratic-led assembly, that would require background checks and ban guns in some public parks and buildings. The rally also attracted militia members, white supremacists, and other far-right extremists. Gun rights rally in Richmond, Virginia, USA - 20 Jan 2020 ** Usable by LA, CT and MoD ONLY **

Gun-rights supporters gather. (Shawn Thew/EPA)

RICHMOND, VIRGINIA - JANUARY 20: Jan Morgan, an Arkansas gun range owner who drew national attention for calling her establishment a Muslim Free Zone," addresses a gun rights rally organized by The Virginia Citizens Defense League on Capitol Square near the state capital building January 20, 2020 in Richmond, Virginia. During elections last year, Virginia Governor Ralph Northam promised to enact sweeping gun control laws in 2020, including limiting handgun purchase to one per month, banning military-style weapons and silencers, allowing localities to ban guns in public spaces and enacting a 'red flag' law so authorities can temporarily seize weapons from someone deemed a threat. While event organizers have asked supporters to show up un-armed, militias and other extremist groups from across the country plan to attend the rally and show their support for gun rights. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD **

Jan Morgan, an Arkansas gun range owner, addresses the gathering.
 (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Mandatory Credit: Photo by SHAWN THEW/EPA-EFE/REX (10530997aa) Gun-rights supporters gather for a rally outside the Virginia state capitol in Richmond, Virginia, USA, 20 January 2020. Virginia Citizens Defense League organized the rally to lobby against gun measures, introduced by Virginia's Democratic-led assembly, that would require background checks and ban guns in some public parks and buildings. The rally also attracted militia members, white supremacists, and other far-right extremists. Gun rights rally in Richmond, Virginia, USA - 20 Jan 2020 ** Usable by LA, CT and MoD ONLY **

Gun-rights supporters gather. (Shawn Thew/EPA)

Billy Llewellyn, of Hanover Va., holds a sign in front of the Virginia State Capitol Monday, Jan. 20, 2020, in Richmond, Va. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

Billy Llewellyn, of Hanover Va., holds a sign in front of the Virginia State Capitol. (Steve Helber/Associated Press)

Mandatory Credit: Photo by JIM LO SCALZO/EPA-EFE/REX (10530997cd) Gun-rights supporters gather for a rally outside the Virginia state capitol in Richmond, Virginia, USA, 20 January 2020. Virginia Citizens Defense League organized the rally to lobby against gun measures, introduced by Virginia's Democratic-led assembly, that would require background checks and ban guns in some public parks and buildings. The rally also attracted militia members, white supremacists, and other far-right extremists. Gun rights rally in Richmond, Virginia, USA - 20 Jan 2020 ** Usable by LA, CT and MoD ONLY **

Gun-rights supporters gather. (Jim Lo Scalzo/EPA)

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