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Patrick County Board adopts 2nd Amendment sanctuary resolution
Summary
The Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a resolution affirming support for the U.S. and Virginia constitutional provisions on bearing arms and declaring Patrick County a '2nd Amendment sanctuary,' directing that county resources not be used to enforce laws board members believe unconstitutionally restrict firearms rights.
The Patrick County Board of Supervisors voted to adopt a resolution expressing support for the Second Amendment of the U.S. Constitution and the corresponding provisions of the Virginia Constitution, declaring the county a "2nd Amendment sanctuary" and stating the board's intent that county funds and staff not be used to enforce laws they consider to infringe on those rights.
A supervisor who spoke during the discussion said, "I agree. And we'd like to personally condemn some of the gun laws that are being considered in Richmond right now," and expressed personal concerns about training requirements and land use for shooting practice. The resolution passed by voice vote with all supervisors recorded as aye. The resolution also included a call for state and federal legislators to refrain from passing laws perceived to restrict lawful gun ownership.
Provenance: topicintro SEG 712, topfinish SEG 790.
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