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County commissioners debate firearms policy, insurance and operations for new Rockingham County building
Summary
Commissioners reviewed a draft facility‑use agreement for the county’s new building, discussed firearms rules and liability insurance for events, and asked staff to get detailed recommendations from the county attorney, the sheriff and Primax (the facility manager) before adopting final policies.
Rockingham County commissioners spent substantial time on Oct. 9 discussing how the new county building will be used, secured and insured once it opens. Commissioners said they want clearer rules on after‑hours staffing, indemnification and whether to restrict firearms inside the new facility.
Why it matters: The new building will host county business and public events; commissioners said they must decide how to balance open public access with staff safety and liability protection.
County officials reviewed an existing facility‑use agreement that was written for the county’s current Hilton venue and suggested it needs…
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