Spencer County Fiscal Court adopts Resolution No. 7 declaring opposition to proposed state gun restrictions

Spencer County Fiscal Court voted on Jan. 6 to adopt Resolution No. 7 formally opposing proposed Kentucky legislation that the court said would restrict individuals’ right to keep and bear arms.

Brett Beaverson, Esq., who presented the resolution, said the measure was intended as a message to state lawmakers rather than a change to local law. "The 'gun grabbing' bills have been filed to test the waters," Beaverson said while summarizing several bill requests listed in the resolution. The text the court adopted names multiple pre-filed requests the resolution opposes and states the court considers such laws "unconstitutional and beyond lawful legislative authority." The resolution also declares Spencer County a "sanctuary county" for firearms the court deems unconstitutionally prohibited.

The resolution cites the Second Amendment and the Kentucky Constitution as the bases for opposition and demands that the Kentucky General Assembly cease actions restricting firearm rights and that the governor veto such legislation. The court voted to adopt the resolution by voice vote; the motion carried with all members present voting "aye."

Supporters framed the vote as a symbolic statement of local opinion about pending state proposals. The resolution document lists specific bill requests the court opposes and asks state officials to veto measures that would limit firearms ownership or impose related storage or capacity restrictions.

There was no separate action tied to enforcement or changes in county code; the resolution is a statement of position. The court offered no timetable for any additional formal steps following adoption.