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Grayson County declares itself a "Second Amendment Sanctuary" in unanimous vote
Summary
The Grayson County Board of Supervisors adopted a resolution declaring the county a "Second Amendment Sanctuary," citing U.S. Supreme Court precedents and Virginia constitutional provisions; the measure passed on a 5-0 roll-call vote on March 12, 2026.
The Grayson County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously on March 12 to adopt a resolution declaring Grayson County a "Second Amendment Sanctuary." County Administrator Stephen A. Boyer presented the resolution text and the Board recorded a roll-call vote with Michael B. Watson, C.S. “Sandy” Cunningham, III, Paul G. Richardson, Mary E. Dickenson Tomlinson and Michael S. Hash voting Aye.
The resolution cites U.S. Supreme Court rulings including District of Columbia v. Heller and McDonald v. Chicago and references Article I of the Virginia Constitution as part of its justification. It states the Board's intent that public funds not be used to "unconstitutionally restrict the Second Amendment rights of the citizens of Grayson County" and expresses opposition to legislation the Board believes would infringe on lawful gun ownership. The resolution text also notes awareness of Virginia Code § 15.2-915 and states the Board's intent to remain within that statutory framework.
The board summary and roll call are recorded in the official minutes; the resolution was adopted during the open meeting without further amendment. The Board did not attach implementation steps or enforcement actions beyond the formal declaration in the adopted text. The item follows public comment earlier in the meeting in which two speakers expressed support for Second Amendment protections.
