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The crowd at Capitol Square as seen from the Pocahontas Building around 10:45 a.m. on Monday.ALEXA WELCH EDLUND
Lawmakers on the south portico of the Virginia Capitol during a gun-rights rally on Monday.ALEXA WELCH EDLUND
Part of the crowd at Monday’s gun-rights rally on and around Capitol Square.BOB BROWN
Virginia State Police work on security during a pro-gun rally at the State Capitol ground in Richmond, Va. in Richmond on Monday, Jan. 20, 2020.DANIEL SANGJIB MIN/RTD
Outside the rally, a man carries a scoped sniper rifle prior to the rally at the state capitol on Gun Rights Lobby Day, Monday January 20, 2020JOE MAHONEY
Rally attendees with assault-style rifles made their way through the crowd outside Capitol Square on Monday.JAMES H. WALLACE/TIMES-DISPATCH
A Lobby Day rally at the State Capitol on Gun Rights drew several thousand participants from multiple states, Monday January 20, 2020. The annual Gun Rights Lobby Day, filled much of Capitol Square and the surrounding streets.JAMES H. WALLACE/TIMES-DISPATCH
A Lobby Day rally at the State Capitol on Gun Rights drew several thousand participants from multiple states, Monday January 20, 2020. The annual Gun Rights Lobby Day, filled much of Capitol Square and the surrounding streets. Police blocked off Grace Street leading to Capitol Square.JAMES H. WALLACE/TIMES-DISPATCH
Stephen Willeford, a Texas man who shot and killed a church shooter in 2017, pumps his fist as he speaks at the rally at the Capitol.JOE MAHONEY/TIMES-DISPATCH
A Lobby Day rally at the State Capitol on Gun Rights drew several thousand participants from multiple states, Monday January 20, 2020. The annual Gun Rights Lobby Day, filled much of Capitol Square and the surrounding streets. Stephanie Liverman of Portsmough, VA, right, made a selfie with Ron Smelkinson who was dressed as a member of the Continental Army.JAMES H. WALLACE/TIMES-DISPATCH
A Lobby Day rally at the State Capitol on Gun Rights drew several thousand participants from multiple states, Monday January 20, 2020. The annual Gun Rights Lobby Day, filled much of Capitol Square and the surrounding streets.JAMES H. WALLACE/TIMES-DISPATCH
The subway at the corner of 8th and Franklin is closed, but this coffee shop on 8th is open. Needless to say it’s a long wait to get a cupCHRIS SUAREZ
On right, Leonard Harrison of Mebane, N.C. does a Facebook live interview with Aubrey “Japharii” Jones, who is with Black Lives Matter 757, during a gun-rights rally at the Virginia Capitol Monday, January 20, 2020.ALEXA WELCH EDLUND
Supporters of gun-rights rally at the Virginia Capitol Monday, January 20, 2020.ALEXA WELCH EDLUND
A Lobby Day rally at the State Capitol on Gun Rights drew several thousand participants from multiple states, Monday January 20, 2020. The annual Gun Rights Lobby Day, filled much of Capitol Square and the surrounding streets. The city parked large trucks at intersections leading to Capitol Square to block traffic.JAMES H. WALLACE/TIMES-DISPATCH
A Lobby Day rally at the State Capitol on Gun Rights drew several thousand participants from multiple states, Monday January 20, 2020. The annual Gun Rights Lobby Day, filled much of Capitol Square and the surrounding streets. Roxanne Christley of Roanoke, lead a rally outiside the Bank Street entrance to the Capitol.JAMES H. WALLACE/TIMES-DISPATCH
A Lobby Day rally at the State Capitol on Gun Rights drew several thousand participants from multiple states, Monday January 20, 2020. The annual Gun Rights Lobby Day, filled much of Capitol Square and the surrounding streets. A rally participant with an assault rifle with a large capacity magazine stood beneath a ‘Dont Tread on Me’ sign waved by another participant.JAMES H. WALLACE/TIMES-DISPATCH
A Lobby Day rally at the State Capitol on Gun Rights drew several thousand participants from multiple states, Monday January 20, 2020. The annual Gun Rights Lobby Day, filled much of Capitol Square and the surrounding streets. Police kept an eye on rally participants outside on Bank Street.JAMES H. WALLACE/TIMES-DISPATCH
A Lobby Day rally at the State Capitol on Gun Rights drew several thousand participants from multiple states, Monday January 20, 2020. The annual Gun Rights Lobby Day, filled much of Capitol Square and the surrounding streets.JAMES H. WALLACE/TIMES-DISPATCH
A Lobby Day rally at the State Capitol on Gun Rights drew several thousand participants from multiple states, Monday January 20, 2020. The annual Gun Rights Lobby Day, filled much of Capitol Square and the surrounding streets.JAMES H. WALLACE/TIMES-DISPATCH
A Lobby Day rally at the State Capitol on Gun Rights drew several thousand participants from multiple states, Monday January 20, 2020. The annual Gun Rights Lobby Day, filled much of Capitol Square and the surrounding streets.JAMES H. WALLACE/TIMES-DISPATCH
A Lobby Day rally at the State Capitol on Gun Rights drew several thousand participants from multiple states, Monday January 20, 2020. The annual Gun Rights Lobby Day, filled much of Capitol Square and the surrounding streets. Republican state Sen. Amanda Chase stopped to speak to the crowd gathered outside the Bank Street entrance to the Capitol.JAMES H. WALLACE/TIMES-DISPATCH
A Lobby Day rally at the State Capitol on Gun Rights drew several thousand participants from multiple states, Monday January 20, 2020. The annual Gun Rights Lobby Day, filled much of Capitol Square and the surrounding streets.JAMES H. WALLACE/TIMES-DISPATCH
A Lobby Day rally at the State Capitol on Gun Rights drew several thousand participants from multiple states, Monday January 20, 2020. The annual Gun Rights Lobby Day, filled much of Capitol Square and the surrounding streets.JAMES H. WALLACE/TIMES-DISPATCH
A Lobby Day rally at the State Capitol on Gun Rights drew several thousand participants from multiple states, Monday January 20, 2020. The annual Gun Rights Lobby Day, filled much of Capitol Square and the surrounding streets.JAMES H. WALLACE/TIMES-DISPATCH
A Lobby Day rally at the State Capitol on Gun Rights drew several thousand participants from multiple states, Monday January 20, 2020. The annual Gun Rights Lobby Day, filled much of Capitol Square and the surrounding streets.JAMES H. WALLACE/TIMES-DISPATCH
A Lobby Day rally at the State Capitol on Gun Rights drew several thousand participants from multiple states, Monday January 20, 2020. The annual Gun Rights Lobby Day, filled much of Capitol Square and the surrounding streets. Rally participants at the Federal Building across from the Capitol on Bank Street.JAMES H. WALLACE/TIMES-DISPATCH
A Lobby Day rally at the State Capitol on Gun Rights drew several thousand participants from multiple states, Monday January 20, 2020. The annual Gun Rights Lobby Day, filled much of Capitol Square and the surrounding streets. Paislie Nunnaly enjoyed as snack as her dad, Chris, right, made a video of the events on Bank Street.JAMES H. WALLACE/TIMES-DISPATCH
A Lobby Day rally at the State Capitol on Gun Rights drew several thousand participants from multiple states, Monday January 20, 2020. The annual Gun Rights Lobby Day, filled much of Capitol Square and the surrounding streets.JAMES H. WALLACE/TIMES-DISPATCH
A Lobby Day rally at the State Capitol on Gun Rights drew several thousand participants from multiple states, Monday January 20, 2020. The annual Gun Rights Lobby Day, filled much of Capitol Square and the surrounding streets. Grayson County Sheriff Richard Vaughan, right, and his staff showed up in support of gun rights.JAMES H. WALLACE/TIMES-DISPATCH
A Lobby Day rally at the State Capitol on Gun Rights drew several thousand participants from multiple states, Monday January 20, 2020. The annual Gun Rights Lobby Day, filled much of Capitol Square and the surrounding streets. Dennis Petrocelli of Richmond adjusted his had with a message at the rally.JAMES H. WALLACE/TIMES-DISPATCH
A Lobby Day rally at the State Capitol on Gun Rights drew several thousand participants from multiple states, Monday January 20, 2020. The annual Gun Rights Lobby Day, filled much of Capitol Square and the surrounding streets. Rally participants marched along Bank Street.JAMES H. WALLACE/TIMES-DISPATCH
A Lobby Day rally at the State Capitol on Gun Rights drew several thousand participants from multiple states, Monday January 20, 2020. The annual Gun Rights Lobby Day, filled much of Capitol Square and the surrounding streets. Ribus Orion used a bullhorn to shout a message to rally participants outside Capitol Square.JAMES H. WALLACE/TIMES-DISPATCH
A Lobby Day rally at the State Capitol on Gun Rights drew several thousand participants from multiple states, Monday January 20, 2020. The annual Gun Rights Lobby Day, filled much of Capitol Square and the surrounding streets. The crowd waved flags and chanted outside Capitol Square on Bank Street.JAMES H. WALLACE/TIMES-DISPATCH
A Lobby Day rally at the State Capitol on Gun Rights drew several thousand participants from multiple states, Monday January 20, 2020. The annual Gun Rights Lobby Day, filled much of Capitol Square and the surrounding streets. The crowd waved flags and chanted outside Capitol Square on Bank Street.JAMES H. WALLACE/TIMES-DISPATCH
A Lobby Day rally at the State Capitol on Gun Rights drew several thousand participants from multiple states, Monday January 20, 2020. The annual Gun Rights Lobby Day, filled much of Capitol Square and the surrounding streets.JAMES H. WALLACE/TIMES-DISPATCH
A Lobby Day rally at the State Capitol on Gun Rights drew several thousand participants from multiple states, Monday January 20, 2020. The annual Gun Rights Lobby Day, filled much of Capitol Square and the surrounding streets. Jon Goble of Indianapolis, says he drove to the rally knowing he might not get into Capitol Square because he thought it was important to send a message to the Virginia legislature.JAMES H. WALLACE/TIMES-DISPATCH
Vendor Joe Tucker of Columbia, S.C., holds up one of the t-shirts he was selling during a gun-rights rally at the Virginia Capitol Monday, January 20, 2020.ALEXA WELCH EDLUND
A Lobby Day rally at the State Capitol on Gun Rights drew several thousand participants from multiple states, Monday January 20, 2020. The annual Gun Rights Lobby Day, filled much of Capitol Square and the surrounding streets. Jared Moore of Midllothian, waved a flag and shouted outside Capitol Square.JAMES H. WALLACE/TIMES-DISPATCH
A Lobby Day rally at the State Capitol on Gun Rights drew several thousand participants from multiple states, Monday January 20, 2020. The annual Gun Rights Lobby Day, filled much of Capitol Square and the surrounding streets. Members of the Silent Brigade outside Capitol Square.JAMES H. WALLACE/TIMES-DISPATCH
A Lobby Day rally at the State Capitol on Gun Rights drew several thousand participants from multiple states, Monday January 20, 2020. The annual Gun Rights Lobby Day, filled much of Capitol Square and the surrounding streets. Members of the Silent Brigade outside Capitol Square.JAMES H. WALLACE/TIMES-DISPATCH
Supporters of gun-rights rally at the Virginia Capitol Monday, January 20, 2020.ALEXA WELCH EDLUND
Supporters (who did not want to give their names) hold signs during the gun-rights rally at the Virginia Capitol Monday, January 20, 2020.ALEXA WELCH EDLUND
Sen. Amanda Chase speaks to the rally on Capitol Square, January 20, 2020 while Rebublican lawmakers look out over the crowd from the Capitol Steps at rear.JOE MAHONEY/TIMES-DISPATCH
Philip VanCleave opens Rally at the state capitol on Gun Rights Lobby Day, Monday January 20, 2020.JOE MAHONEY
Security for entrance to Capitol grounds.JOE MAHONEY/TIMES-DISPATCH
Rally at the state capitol on Gun Rights Lobby Day, Monday January 20, 2020.JOE MAHONEY
With Republican lawmakers looking on from the Capitol steps, Sen. Amanda Chase speaks at the rally at the state capitol on Gun Rights Lobby Day, Monday January 20, 2020JOE MAHONEY
Rally at the state capitol on Gun Rights Lobby Day, Monday January 20, 2020.JOE MAHONEY
VCDL leader Philip Van Cleave exhorts the crowd and thanks them for a peaceful assembly at the end of the capitol rally on Monday, Jan. 20, 2020.JOE MAHONEY
Outside the rally, people carried weapons during the rally at the state capitol on Gun Rights Lobby Day, Monday January 20, 2020.JOE MAHONEY
Rally at the state capitol on Gun Rights Lobby Day, Monday January 20, 2020.Rally at the state capitol on Gun Rights Lobby Day, Monday January 20, 2020.JOE MAHONEY
Rally at the state capitol on Gun Rights Lobby Day, Monday January 20, 2020 spilled down 10th street next to the Pocaontas BuildingJOE MAHONEY
Republican lawmakers,including former House Speaker Kirk Cox (Front, Center) came out on the Capitol steps to observe the rally at the state capitol on Gun Rights Lobby Day, Monday January 20, 2020.JOE MAHONEY
Republican lawmakers,including former House Speaker Kirk Cox (Front, fourth from right) came out on the Capitol steps to observe the rally at the state capitol on Gun Rights Lobby Day, Monday January 20, 2020.Rally at the state capitol on Gun Rights Lobby Day, Monday January 20, 2020.Rally at the state capitol on Gun Rights Lobby Day, Monday January 20, 2020.Rally at the state capitol on Gun Rights Lobby Day, Monday January 20, 2020.JOE MAHONEY
Joe Puszakowski of Pittsburgh waves an American flag during a gun-rights rally at the Virginia Capitol Monday, January 20, 2020. He served in Iraq with the Marines in 2003.ALEXA WELCH EDLUND
Gun right supporters warm up under sun during a pro-gun rally near the Virginia State Capitol in Richmond, Va. in Richmond on Monday, Jan. 20, 2020.DANIEL SANGJIB MIN/RTD
People go through security checks upon entering the Pocahontas Building on Lobby Day Monday, January 20, 2020.ALEXA WELCH EDLUND
Gun right supporters attend a pro-gun rally near the Virginia State Capitol in Richmond, Va. in Richmond on Monday, Jan. 20, 2020.DANIEL SANGJIB MIN/RTD
“Guns Save Lives,” stickers are given away during a pro-gun rally near the State Capitol in Richmond, Va. in Richmond on Monday, Jan. 20, 2020.DANIEL SANGJIB MIN/RTD
Gun right supporters with assault weapons and military uniforms parade during a pro-gun rally near the Virginia State Capitol in Richmond, Va. in Richmond on Monday, Jan. 20, 2020.DANIEL SANGJIB MIN/RTD
Gun right supporters show up their assault weapons during a pro-gun rally outside of the Virginia State Capitol ground in Richmond, Va. in Richmond on Monday, Jan. 20, 2020.DANIEL SANGJIB MIN/RTD
Del. Nick Freitas, R-Culpeper, speaks to participants during a pro-gun rally near the Virginia State Capitol in Richmond, Va. in Richmond on Monday, Jan. 20, 2020.DANIEL SANGJIB MIN/RTD
Gun right supporters display a flag during a pro-gun rally near the State Capitol in Richmond, Va. in Richmond on Monday, Jan. 20, 2020.DANIEL SANGJIB MIN/RTD
A gun right supporter holds a sign during a pro-gun rally near the State Capitol in Richmond, Va. in Richmond on Monday, Jan. 20, 2020.DANIEL SANGJIB MIN/RTD
Gun right supporters wave flags during a pro-gun rally near the State Capitol in Richmond, Va. in Richmond on Monday, Jan. 20, 2020.DANIEL SANGJIB MIN/RTD
Sen. Amanda Chase, R-Chesterfield, shakes hands with participants during a pro-gun rally near the State Capitol in Richmond, Va. in Richmond on Monday, Jan. 20, 2020.DANIEL SANGJIB MIN/RTD
Virginia State Police work on security during a pro-gun rally near the State Capitol in Richmond, Va. in Richmond on Monday, Jan. 20, 2020.DANIEL SANGJIB MIN/RTD
Republican lawmakers step out on the south portico during the gun-rights rally at the Virginia Capitol Monday, January 20, 2020.ALEXA WELCH EDLUND
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Micheal Mumford, of Richmond, was one of the protesters on Monday. “It’s important to let everyone know we’re not a monolith.”FRANK GREEN
Grayson County sheriff Richard Vaughan traveled from rural western Virginia to show solidarity with gun-rights advocates.JEFF SCHAPIRO
Sen. Joe Morrissey, D-Richmond, and his 4 & 1/2 year old son, Chase, look out the window of the Jefferson Room inside the State Capitol at the crowd at the pro-gun rally on and around Capitol Square in Richmond, VA Monday, Jan. 20, 2020.BOB BROWN
Part of the crowd at the pro-gun rally on and around Capitol Square in Richmond, VA Monday, Jan. 20, 2020.BOB BROWN
A number of different flags dotted the crowd at the pro-gun rally on and around Capitol Square in Richmond, VA Monday, Jan. 20, 2020.BOB BROWN
Culpeper County sheriff Scott Jenkins at the gun-rights rally in Richmond on Monday.FRANK GREEN
Participants peeling up fallen stickers from pavement in front of Capitol.FRANK GREEN
The large crowds start to disperse from Capitol Square around 12:30 p.m. Monday as the gun-rights rally winds down.FRANK GREEN
Scenes from Monday’s gun rally in Richmond.BILL LOHMANN
Scenes from Monday’s gun rally in Richmond.BILL LOHMANN
Scenes from Monday’s gun rally in Richmond.BILL LOHMANN
Scenes from Monday’s gun rally in Richmond.BILL LOHMANN
Del. Nick Freitas, R-Culpeper, right, shakes hands with of the crowd at the pro-gun rally as he enters the State Capitol in Richmond, VA Monday, Jan. 20, 2020.BOB BROWN
Protesters wave a Trump 2020 banner during a gun-right rally in Richmond on Monday.ALEXA WELCH EDLUND
Trump and MAGA hats are sold at the gun-rights rally in Richmond on Monday.ALEXA WELCH EDLUND
The view from the Pocahontas Building around 11:30 a.m. on Monday.ALEXA WELCH EDLUND
Part of the crowd at the pro-gun rally on and around Capitol Square in Richmond, VA Monday, Jan. 20, 2020.BOB BROWN
Sen. Bill Stanley, R-Franklin, shakes hands with of the crowd at the pro-gun rally as he enters the State Capitol in Richmond, VA Monday, Jan. 20, 2020.BOB BROWN
State Police watch part of the crowd at the pro-gun rally on and around Capitol Square in Richmond, VA Monday, Jan. 20, 2020.BOB BROWN
View from Main Street looking toward Capitol Square.PAIGE MUDD
Merch on sale at the gun rally in Richmond.PAIGE MUDD
Merch on sale at the gun rally in Richmond.PAIGE MUDD
Merch on sale at the gun rally in Richmond.PAIGE MUDD
Philip Van Cleave, head of the Virginia Citizens Defense League, speaks during a gun-rights rally in Capitol Square in Richmond on Monday.JOE MAHONEY
Part of the crowd at the pro-gun rally on and around Capitol Square in Richmond, VA Monday, Jan. 20, 2020.BOB BROWN
Part of the crowd at the pro-gun rally on and around Capitol Square in Richmond, VA Monday, Jan. 20, 2020.BOB BROWN
Part of the crowd at the pro-gun rally on and around Capitol Square in Richmond, VA Monday, Jan. 20, 2020.BOB BROWN
Crowd along 9th Street facing Capitol Square on Monday morning.FRANK GREEN
Crowds along Bank Street and in Capitol Square at 11 a.m. Monday.ALEXA WELCH EDLUND
Crowds along Bank Street at 11 a.m. Monday.ALEXA WELCH EDLUND
Crowds along Bank Street at 11 a.m. Monday.ALEXA WELCH EDLUND
Crowds in Capitol Square at 11 a.m. Monday.ALEXA WELCH EDLUND
Crowds along Bank Street at 11 a.m. Monday.ALEXA WELCH EDLUND
Brian Scholten, a 21-year-old Virgina Tech student from Strasburg, Va.FRANK GREEN
The crowd as seen from Main Street looking north toward Capitol Square.DANIEL SANGJIB MIN
Madison and Justin Graf drove from Lynchburg with their 2-year-old son and 5-month-old on Monday morning. Here they wait in line to get into Capitol Square. Justin Graf believes pending gun control measures are a step toward taking away firearms, which would take away control of government from the people.FRANK GREEN
“Four more years” chant breaks out after this vets for Trump flag comes out.JUSTIN MATTINGLY
At the intersection of 7th and Franklin, this truck just stopped to let a small band of armed protesters cross the street.CHRIS SUAREZ
Ed LeMond, a gun-rights supporter who drove 600 miles to Richmond from Jasper, Ind., wears his heart on his head. “I’m here to support the Second Amendment. If they take this, they’ll be taking the First Amendment and everything else.”JEFF SCHAPIRO
Miranda Smith holds a sign inside Capitol Square during a gun-rights protest on Monday.JUSTIN MATTINGLY
Crowds chant “We will not comply” and “Northam’s gotta go” outside of Capitol Square on Monday morning.MEL LEONOR
The view of the Virginia General Assembly as seen from Bank Street outside of Capitol Square on Monday.DANIEL SANGJIB MIN
Crowd inside Capitol Square as seen from Bank Street at about 9:55 a.m. Monday.DANIEL SANGJIB MIN
Crowd inside Capitol Square at 9:55 a.m. on Monday.JOE MAHONEY
A protester waves the flag of Virginia at a gun-rights rally at Capitol Square in Richmond on Monday.JAMES WALLACE
Inside Capitol Square around 9:30 a.m. Monday morning before the gun-rights rally in Richmond.JUSTIN MATTINGLY
People continue to file into Capitol Square around 9:30 a.m. on Monday.JUSTIN MATTINGLY
Couple from the Northern Neck made this sign. Wife, Pam, has been carrying around a pocket Constitution lately for gun debates.JUSTIN MATTINGLY
Gun-rights protesters sign petitions on Monday morning near Capitol Square in Richmond.FRANK GREEN
Protesters march with flags near Capitol Square on Monday morning.DANIEL SANGJIB MIN
The crowd of the gun rally as scene on Franklin Street facing 9th Street.PAIGE MUDD
Dozens of people with “guns save lives” stickers walking through Carver toward downtown.MARK ROBINSON
The intersection of Main and 9th streets on Monday morning around 9:15 a.m.FRANK GREEN
Protesters march with flags up 8th Street.FRANK GREEN
Protesters march with flags up 8th Street.FRANK GREEN
A State Police officer stands guard outside the State Capitol in Richmond, VA Monday, Jan. 20, 2020.BOB BROWN
Ron Toney from Powhatan isw screened by a Capitol Police Officer at the entrance to the State Capitol in Richmond, VA Monday, Jan. 20, 2020.BOB BROWN
The sun rises over metal detectors screeining anyone seeking entrance to the State Capitol in Richmond, VA Monday, Jan. 20, 2020.BOB BROWN
The sun rises over metal detectors screeining anyone seeking entrance to the State Capitol in Richmond, VA Monday, Jan. 20, 2020.BOB BROWN
A demonstrator on 9th St. near the entrance to the State Capitol in Richmond, VA Monday, Jan. 20, 2020.BOB BROWN
Demonstrators gather on 9th St. near the entrance to the State Capitol in Richmond, VA Monday, Jan. 20, 2020.BOB BROWN
Demonstrators gather in front of St. Paul’s Church on 9th St. near the entrance to the State Capitol in Richmond, VA Monday, Jan. 20, 2020.BOB BROWN
Demonstrators gather on 9th St. near the entrance to the State Capitol in Richmond, VA Monday, Jan. 20, 2020.BOB BROWN
Demonstrators gather on 9th St. near the entrance to the State Capitol in Richmond, VA Monday, Jan. 20, 2020.BOB BROWN
Demonstrators gather on 9th Street nearthe entrance to the State Capitol in Richmond, VA Monday, Jan. 20, 2020.BOB BROWN
Demonstrators gather in front of St. Paul’s Church at the corner of E. Grace and 9th Streets across from the entrance to the State Capitol in Richmond, VA Monday, Jan. 20, 2020.BOB BROWN
Philip Van Cleave, head of the Virginia Citizens Defense League, organizers of the pro-gun rally, stands on Bank St. as crowds gather near the entrance to the State Capitol in Richmond, VA Monday, Jan. 20, 2020.BOB BROWN
Inside Capitol Square looking toward Bank Street around 9 a.m. on Monday.ALEXA WELCH EDLUND
Tammy Lampman, left, of Prince George County, and Amy Amos, of Dinwiddie County, outside Capitol Square in Richmond on Monday morning.ALEXA WELCH EDLUND
Austin Woods, of Charlottesville, holds an effigy and sign at the gun rights rally at Capitol Square in Richmond.ALEXA WELCH EDLUND
We asked Smiles Welch about his MLK sign. He said there’s a link between the Second Amendment and Civil Rights movements.KATY EVANS
Lobbying in the Pocahontas building is busy, but not overwhelming on Monday morning. Groups, almost all wearing “Guns save lives” stickers, are waiting in lines outside of legislators’ offices for a chance to sit down with them for a few minutes.BRIDGET BALCH
People in camo and carrying assault-style rifles in the crowd outside Capitol Square on Monday morning.JAMES WALLACE
Bank Street as seen from Capitol Square around 8:45 a.m. Monday morning.JUSTIN MATTINGLY
The line for Virginia Citizens Defense League shuttles to the state house wrapped around The Diamond parking for several hours Monday morning as protesters waited for rides downtown.SAMUEL NORTHROP
People waiting outside the Pocahontas Building near Capitol Square on Monday morning.ALEXA WELCH EDLUND
View from building at 9th and Main streets of the gun-right rally in Richmond around 8:30 a.m. on Monday.ALEXA WELCH EDLUND
The scene at 9th and Bank streets on Monday morning.ALEXA WELCH EDLUND
The line to get into Capitol Square on Monday morning.JAMES WALLACE
The crowd as seen from 9th Street looking west down Franklin Street on Monday morning.FRANK GREEN
Inside Capitol Square in Richmond around 8 a.m. Monday morning.JOE MAHONEY
Inside Capitol Square in Richmond around 8 a.m. Monday morning.JOE MAHONEY
Inside Capitol Square in Richmond around 8 a.m. Monday morning.JOE MAHONEY
The scene along Bank Street outside of Capitol Square around 8 a.m. on Monday morning.KATY EVANS
The line to get into the Pocahontas Building near Capitol Square at 7:50 a.m. on Monday.BRIDGET BACLH
Inside Capitol Square around 7:45 a.m. on Monday.JUSTIN MATTINGLY
A sign taped to security fencing near Capitol Square on Monday morning.KATY EVANS
View toward Capitol Square from 9th and Main streets.CRAIG MERRITT
Protesters on the streets outside Capitol Square in Richmond on Monday.KATY EVANS
Capitol Square around 4:30 a.m. Monday.JUSTIN MATTINGLY
Woman selling Tshirts along 9th street outside Capitol Square in Richmond on Monday morning.JUSTIN MATTINGLY
An RV covered in pro-Trump posters arrives at Capitol Square around 6:30 a.m. Monday.JUSTIN MATTINGLY
Protester outside Capitol Square on Monday morning.JUSTIN MATTINGLY
Franklin and Grace street early Monday.FRANK GREEN
Randy (left) and Monte arrived from Alexandria last night to protest.FRANK GREEN
People gather at 9th and Grace street around 7:10 a.m. Monday.FRANK GREEN
Two men (no names given) with rifles and handguns stood at the corner of E. Grace and 9th Streets across from the entrance to the State Capitol in Richmond, VA around 6:30 am Monday, Jan. 20, 2020. They said they would remain outside the Capitol grounds where weapons are prohibited.BOB BROWN
Line outside Capitol Square at 6:40 a.m. MondayFRANK GREEN
Heavy police presence on Bank Street.FRANK GREEN
A demonstrator stands outside a security zone before a pro-gun rally, Monday, Jan. 20, 2020, in Richmond, Va. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)Julio Cortez
Demonstrators stand outside a security zone before a pro-gun rally, Monday, Jan. 20, 2020, in Richmond, Va. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)Julio Cortez
Demonstrators march after 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)Julio Cortez
Demonstrators march after 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)Julio Cortez
A man walks in the crowd 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)Julio Cortez
Demonstrators march after 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)Julio Cortez
Demonstrators march after 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)Julio Cortez
A man walks in the crowd 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)Julio Cortez
A woman speaks 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)Julio Cortez
Security officals watch 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)Julio Cortez
Demonstrators march 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)Julio Cortez
Demonstrators participate 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)Julio Cortez
Demonstrators participate 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)Julio Cortez
Kevin Thompson, of Vero Beach Fla., demonstrates 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)Julio Cortez
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)Julio Cortez
Security officals watch 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)Julio Cortez
A vendor walks with marchers 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)Julio Cortez
Demonstrators participate 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)Julio Cortez
A man speaks 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)Julio Cortez
A law enforcement officer stands watch on Pocahontas building 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)Julio Cortez
Demonstrators participate 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)Julio Cortez
Demonstrators are seen 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)Julio Cortez
A demonstrator stands outside a security zone before 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)Julio Cortez
Two men shoot a selfie before 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)Julio Cortez
A demonstrator stands in a crowd outside the security zone 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)Julio Cortez
People inside a bank watch demonstrators 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)Julio Cortez
Service dog Boston stands with his owner before 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)Julio Cortez
A shotgun sits on a table outside the security zone near the state capitol 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)Julio Cortez
A Demonstrator from S.C., stands outside a security zone before a pro-gun rally, Monday, Jan. 20, 2020, in Richmond, Va.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)Julio Cortez
Demonstrators stand outside a security zone before 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)Julio Cortez
Demonstrators stand outside a security zone before 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)Julio Cortez
People line up outside the capitol before a pro gun rally, Monday, Jan. 20, 2020, in Richmond, Va. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)Julio Cortez
Kem Regik, of Virginia, stands on the sidewalk before a pro gun rally, Monday, Jan. 20, 2020, in Richmond, Va. There was a light crowd early morning Monday outside the Capitol ahead of ther rally. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)Julio Cortez
A demonstrator stands on the sidewalk before a pro gun rally, Monday, Jan. 20, 2020, in Richmond, Va. There was a light crowd early morning Monday outside the Capitol ahead of the rally. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)Julio Cortez
Demonstrators stand outside a security zone before a pro gun rally, Monday, Jan. 20, 2020, in Richmond, Va. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)Julio Cortez
Kem Regik, of Virginia, stands on the sidewalk before a pro gun rally, Monday, Jan. 20, 2020, in Richmond, Va. There was a light crowd early morning Monday outside the Capitol ahead of the rally. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)Julio Cortez
Demonstrators stand outside a security zone before a pro-gun rally, Monday, Jan. 20, 2020, in Richmond, Va. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)Julio Cortez
Kem Regik, of Virginia, stands on the sidewalk before a pro gun rally, Monday, Jan. 20, 2020, in Richmond, Va. There was a light crowd early morning Monday outside the Capitol ahead of the rally. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)Julio Cortez
A demonstrator stands outside a security zone before a pro-gun rally, Monday, Jan. 20, 2020, in Richmond, Va. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)Julio Cortez
Demonstrators stand outside a security zone before 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)Julio Cortez
Gun-rights supporters demonstrate in front of the state Capitol in Richmond, Va., Monday, Jan. 20, 2020. Gun-rights activists and other groups are descending on Virginia’s capital city of Richmond to protest plans by the state’s Democratic leadership to pass gun-control legislation. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)Steve Helber
Virginia Del. Nick Freitas, R-Culpeper, addresses a pro gun rally at the Virginia State Capitol Monday, Jan. 20, 2020, in Richmond, Va. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)Steve Helber
Philip Van Cleave, organizer of the Pro Gun rally, speaks to the crowd at the Virginia State Capitol Monday, Jan. 20, 2020, in Richmond, Va. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)Steve Helber
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)Steve Helber
A pro gun demonstrators hold a flag and signs in front of the Virginia State Capitol Monday, Jan. 20, 2020, in Richmond, Va. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)Steve Helber
Gun-rights supporters demonstrate in front of state Capitol in Richmond, Va., Monday morning Jan. 20, 2020. Gun-rights activists and other groups are descending on Virginia’s capital city of Richmond to protest plans by the state’s Democratic leadership to pass gun-control legislation. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)Steve Helber
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)Steve Helber
A pro gun demonstrator holds a flag outside the Virginia State Capitol Monday, Jan. 20, 2020, in Richmond, Va. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)Steve Helber
Republican legislators wave to the crowd of pro gun demonstrators from the steps of the Virginia State Capitol Monday, Jan. 20, 2020, in Richmond, Va. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)Steve Helber
Gun-rights supporters demonstrate in front of the state Capitol in Richmond, Va., Monday, Jan. 20, 2020. Gun-rights activists and other groups are descending on Virginia’s capital city of Richmond to protest plans by the state’s Democratic leadership to pass gun-control legislation. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)Steve Helber
Virginia state senator Amanda Chase, R-Va., speaks during a pro gun rally at the state capitol, 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/Steve Helber)Steve Helber
Demonstrators stand on the capitol grounds ahead of a pro gun rally, Monday, Jan. 20, 2020, in Richmond, Va. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)Steve Helber
Demonstrators stand on the capitol grounds ahead of a pro gun rally, Monday, Jan. 20, 2020, in Richmond, Va. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)Steve Helber
Demonstrors prepare for a pro gun rally on the capitol grounds, 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/Steve Helber)Steve Helber
Virginia State police troopers stand near a security checkpoint before demonstrators enter the capitol grounds ahead of a pro gun rally, Monday, Jan. 20, 2020, in Richmond, Va. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)Steve Helber
Demonstrators stand on the capitol grounds ahead of a pro gun rally, Monday, Jan. 20, 2020, in Richmond, Va. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)Steve Helber
A police officer searches a man ahead of a pro gun rally, Monday, Jan. 20, 2020, in Richmond, Va. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)Steve Helber
Demonstrators stand on the capitol grounds ahead of a pro gun rally, Monday, Jan. 20, 2020, in Richmond, Va. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)Steve Helber
