RICHMOND, VA - Second Amendment supporters are expected to flood the capital city for Virginia's "Lobby Day" rally, taking place today in Capitol Square.

Social media began lighting up in the predawn hours with photos and videos from gun rights supporters and citizen journalists on the ground showing huge crowds of protesters streaming toward the event.

Bookmark this page and check back throughout the day for live first-hand accounts of events as they unfold. Please spread the word for those who can't be there in person!

Live Updates

Truly the worst white supremacists ever pic.twitter.com/HT472X7LiU — Caleb Hull (@CalebJHull) January 20, 2020

Unlike SOME marches (looking at you, Women's March) #VirginiaRally attendees are **PICKING UP THEIR TRASH** afterwards.



Wow! What a concept. 😂 pic.twitter.com/0CnITkFE8r — Memelord (@dailydigger19) January 20, 2020

What was Governor Blackface so afraid of...?



What's the "National Emergency" for?



These are patriots peacefully protesting their Anti-2nd Amendment Governor.#VirginiaRally 🇺🇸pic.twitter.com/PEwZw3OZJ3 — Jordan (@Jord_45) January 20, 2020

Did I mention I met some amazing Virginians today? This was the only group I asked to take a picture with me ... because they represented so many different types of gun owners.



Especially LEOs.



Yes, I had four layers on and I was still cold but it was SO GREAT. #VirginiaRally pic.twitter.com/rJbhgoYY8O — The 🐰 FOO (@PolitiBunny) January 20, 2020

Right ON!!

Protest rally in VA, ladies and gents!!

(Thousands upon thousands came to defend the 2nd Amendment!! Many from different states, too!)#VirginiaRally pic.twitter.com/p32a1KTWL1 — Natalie English (@Natalie76159659) January 20, 2020

Usurper: (noun) One who takes something illegitimately or by force #VirginiaRally pic.twitter.com/Yfw7ZjwXiq — Cabot Phillips (@cabot_phillips) January 20, 2020

The view outside my hotel room this morning. Thousands of people rallied today to show their support for the 2nd Amendment! #Virginia #VirginiaRally #2ndAmendment #ShallNotBeInfringed pic.twitter.com/vGx3e4mXUw — Stephen Willeford (@GoodGunGuyWille) January 20, 2020

So embarrassing for the Mockingbird media. So proud of our united patriots. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 #VirginiaRally #2ARally https://t.co/atznP6iy2J — Sacharissa Cripslock 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 (@rawphonegirl) January 20, 2020

This is the most peaceful, polite, and positive State of Emergency I've ever seen.



The half dozen Virginians and families immediately near me were friendly and in high spirits.



We were all here for the same reason: we value liberty!#VirginiaRally #Virginia #RichmondRally pic.twitter.com/CUiWl3bKtG — Peter B. Doran (@PeterBDoran) January 20, 2020

#VirginiaRally @GovernorVA See this? And they’re almost all armed. This you’re seeing is a stark reminder that We the people own this country. This is just a small percentage of the 100 million+ gun owners in the country.



Live Free//Die Free pic.twitter.com/w0dDKtlECy — The American Apologist (@USApologist) January 20, 2020

From @reuterspictures: Camouflage, tactical gear and carrying weapons as they exchanged pleasantries - thousands of armed activists gather at Virginia's pro-gun rally https://t.co/3HWz9CytrA pic.twitter.com/BIzfHeorj8 — Reuters (@Reuters) January 20, 2020

12:00 pm Update

One issue both the left and right can come together on at the Richmond gun rally pic.twitter.com/jeHS8akWSp — ELIJAH (@ElijahSchaffer) January 20, 2020

I have never seen this much peaceful engagement on an issue. #VirginiaRally #2ndAmendment pic.twitter.com/26f4RVOwkS — Scott Taylor TEXT “Taylor” to 41411 (@Scotttaylorva) January 20, 2020

The people who falsely labelled the Virginia rally as some white supremacist event are absolutely despicable



The demonstrators I’ve met here in Richmond today are law-abiding Americans standing up for their rights pic.twitter.com/Lik4ZMwI7F — Jack Posobiec🇺🇸 (@JackPosobiec) January 20, 2020

One woman's sign directly addresses the people accusing the #VirginiaRally of being a "white nationalist" or racist gathering. pic.twitter.com/jeFjPZedDp — Julio Rosas (@Julio_Rosas11) January 20, 2020

This pro-2A protester in Richmond just blew the doors off of every Democrat talking point on guns: pic.twitter.com/gI2AGzItlc — Caleb Hull (@CalebJHull) January 20, 2020

I just interviewed Sheriff S. H. Jenkins and State Senator Bryce Reeves. Jenkins says he refuses to enforce gun laws that he views as unconstitutional, and he’s deputized the senator who now wears a police badge. pic.twitter.com/6OHJivWpTT — Ford Fischer (@FordFischer) January 20, 2020

Black pro-#2A protester instantly becomes American hero:



"I am Gov. Ralph Northam and I am in blackface today."pic.twitter.com/PkUMCIgPq1 — Jason Howerton (@jason_howerton) January 20, 2020

WATCH: pro-Second Amendment patriot destroys Fake News media at the #VirginiaRally in Richmond.#IStandWithVirginia pic.twitter.com/rtpxOC2BMp — Alana Mastrangelo (@ARmastrangelo) January 20, 2020

Counter protestors have showed up at the Richmond capitol



It appears to be @RefuseFascism primarily comprised of Los Angeles chapter members



There were about 9 of them calling for a communist revolution in the streets



Attendees did not harass or assault them



Totally Peaceful pic.twitter.com/i9V64eKlZE — ELIJAH (@ElijahSchaffer) January 20, 2020

11:00 am Update

The Hong Kong flag is flying in Richmond today pic.twitter.com/uxVYviEJJN — Jack Posobiec🇺🇸 (@JackPosobiec) January 20, 2020

Sheriff Richard Vaughan of Grayson County, VA:



“If the bills go through as proposed, they will not be enforced. They are unconstitutional.”#VirginiaRally #Richmond2ARally #Virginia2A pic.twitter.com/tfweiB1Uv5 — Michael Coudrey (@MichaelCoudrey) January 20, 2020

The streets around Virginia's state capitol are packed for the Second Amendment rally. pic.twitter.com/madOmwcCJy — Julio Rosas (@Julio_Rosas11) January 20, 2020

View of the gun rights rally taking place outside of the Virginia State Capital to protest proposed gun control laws from the legislature’s Democratic majority #Richmond2ARally #Virginia2A

pic.twitter.com/gs8Xa9vzil — Daily Caller (@DailyCaller) January 20, 2020

#VirginiaRally My goodness gracious, I've been told by the SJW mouth breathers that only racists want to keep guns... pic.twitter.com/rXf0SRGsNM — Comrade Ralphie Northam (@SDowndc) January 20, 2020

"A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed." #VirginiaRally #Virginia2A #Richmond2ARally pic.twitter.com/NwQ9GSD8HK — Michael Coudrey (@MichaelCoudrey) January 20, 2020

Lots more Northam blackface signs out here at the statehouse pic.twitter.com/vMc0JmuxyU — Tristan Justice (@JusticeTristan) January 20, 2020

Crowd still growing.



“I want gay married couples to be able to protect their marijuana plants with guns,” reads one woman’s sign. pic.twitter.com/HhVTjH4PaU — Tristan Justice (@JusticeTristan) January 20, 2020

10:00 am Update

Wow. The size of the crowd is incredible. pic.twitter.com/QVXJpmyun7 — Gabriella Hoffman (@Gabby_Hoffman) January 20, 2020

Modest crowd inside the gun-free Capitol grounds in Richmond for the gun rights protest, packed crowd in the streets outside, where citizens are allowed to carry firearms. pic.twitter.com/1HXvxJim1S — Lois Beckett (@loisbeckett) January 20, 2020

Northam banned guns from the capitol grounds so armed demonstrators have assembled outside the fence #VirginiaRally pic.twitter.com/4dcnGjbldp — Jack Posobiec🇺🇸 (@JackPosobiec) January 20, 2020

Representation for the gay community is also in attendance at the 2nd amendment rally in Richmond, Virginia.



“Gun rights are also gay rights” #VirginiaRally #Richmond2ARally pic.twitter.com/ED98qLXsKL — Michael Coudrey (@MichaelCoudrey) January 20, 2020

Lots of people with long guns marching in the Capital. Peaceful so far. pic.twitter.com/qZtx8v74K6 — Gabriella Hoffman (@Gabby_Hoffman) January 20, 2020

Richmond crowd chanting USA USA pic.twitter.com/xykGN51XT3 — Jack Posobiec🇺🇸 (@JackPosobiec) January 20, 2020

Alex Jones is cruising down 8th St in Richmond, Virginia on a megaphone saying “1776 for all Americans”



📸: @SarahKing__ #VirginiaRally #Richmond2ARally #LobbyDay pic.twitter.com/uP722AKR50 — Michael Coudrey (@MichaelCoudrey) January 20, 2020



Click here for more photos and videos from earlier this morning.