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Sanctuary counties and the pushback that is setting up in Virginia. Going to be a place to watch.........


[quoteVIRGINIAPublished 4 hours agoLast Update 2 hours ago
More than 100 Virginia cities, counties declare themselves gun sanctuaries as Dems prepare to take legislature
By Sam Dorman | Fox News
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Virginia sheriff vows to deputize residents in response to Democrats' gun legislation
The sheriff of Culpeper County, Virginia says he will deputize his residents if Democrat state lawmakers pass their gun control plan.

Dozens of Virginia counties and cities are declaring themselves Second Amendment sanctuaries in an apparent revolt against the state legislature's proposals for new firearm restrictions.

The movement has gained so much steam that Virginia Attorney General Mark Herring issued an advisory opinion reminding residents that such "sanctuary" resolutions had no standing.

"It is my opinion that these resolutions have no legal effect," Herring said in a letter issued Friday. "It is my further opinion that localities and local constitutional officers cannot nullify state laws and must comply with gun violence prevention measures that the General Assembly may enact."

The Associated Press reports that more than 100 cities, towns and counties have passed such resolutions.

NEW MEXICO COUNTY BECOMES 'SECOND AMENDMENT SANCTUARY' IN PROTEST OF GUN CONTROL LEGISLATION

The controversy came just before Democrats take control of both the Virginia Senate and House of Delegates for the first time since 1996. Gov. Ralph Northam already pledged to pass "common-sense gun safety legislation" after the November election.

The new General Assembly is expected to vote on two bills in particular -- SB 18 and SB 16 -- which would ban assault weapons, raise the minimum age of purchase to 21 and require background checks for any firearm transfer.

"It's just the invasion of someone's personal rights," Jim Wood, owner of a Staunton gun shop, told WHSV.

Wood told the Harrisonburg outlet that the Second Amendment "plainly states that we're allowed to bear arms."

"When they start picking apart at it, then all of a sudden it becomes the anti-gun laws that they've had in other countries," he said.

FLORIDA GUN OWNERS, LAWYERS REACT TO LAKE COUNTY'S 'SECOND AMENDMENT SANCTUARY' RESOLUTION

The Virginia Citizens Defense League (VCDL), a gun-rights group that provides a model resolution, claims that 85 of Virginia's 95 counties have already approved so-called sanctuary measures. At least nine cities and 17 towns have done the same, the group said.

The group is also planning a protest for Jan. 20 on the steps of the Capitol. VCDL has posted pictures purportedly showing packed crowds at boards of supervisors meetings in more than a dozen localities.

The resistance has also reached law enforcement. Culpeper County Sheriff Scott Jenkins has already vowed to deputize citizens if Democrats pass gun control.

On Wednesday, VCDL posted a video showing a rapid increase in sanctuary resolutions since November, when Democrats won their majority in the state's General Assembly.

Localities across the United States -- including Florida, California, New Mexico and Washington -- have passed or considered similar measures.

VIRGINIA SHERIFF VOWS DEPUTIZE RESIDENTS IN RESPONSE TO DEMOCRATS' GUN LEGISLATION

VCDL's model resolution refers to a number of Constitutional provisions and Supreme Court decisions before calling out the potential for gun restrictions in Virginia.

"Certain legislation that has or may be introduced in the Virginia General Assembly, and certain legislation which has or may be introduced in the United States Congress could have the effect of infringing on the rights of law-abiding citizens to keep and bear arms, as guaranteed by the Second Amendment to the United States Constitution and Article I, Section 13 of the Constitution of Virginia."

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Northam seemed unphased by the potential backlash in November. “I don’t think there’s anything to be afraid of," he said, according to The Virginian-Pilot.

But according to VCDL President Phillip Van Cleave, Democrats have awakened a "sleeping giant." and "declared war on Virginia's gun owners," Van Cleave said.[/quote]

You can’t just nullify gun laws like you can immigration laws. Sheesh.

Quit talking start shooting

"It is my further opinion that localities and local constitutional officers cannot nullify state laws....."

But I guess it's his opinion that states can nullify the COTUS !

No disrespect intended, but imo those words are best uttered after discharging your own firearm

Can't the Governor just remove these Sheriffs from office?

Israel was removed by DeSantis down in FL.

Damn Dumbocrats want us to be subjects, not citizens

Well said.

What is the position of the NRA in this?
Has the GOA supported 2Amendment folks in VA, Ky or NC?

NRA hasn't had much to say yet . VCDL has been way more helpful so far .

This

NR who?

They discussed the matter briefly at the country club although the conversation turned into 'best looking suit' and income/pension talk .

One can't take away God given rights.


Dying is far from the worse thing a man can do in his life.

States nullify their own laws when they are in contradiction with the US Bill of Rights. The nullification is automatic.

I'm still trying to wrap my feeble mind around the hypocrisy of the "sanctuary county/city" is illegal, but their declaring a sanctuary city/state for illegal aliens isn't.

"Under Florida law, the governor can suspend elected officials for criminal activity, misfeasance, incompetence or neglect of duty." Link

That's not the case in all states.

We need Ruth out of SCOTUS and a constitutionalist in her place. Then this needs to go to SCOTUS for an all encompassing decision on gun rights.

Most people don't realize that the 2nd Amendment doesn't even come into play until they take it away.

Then the grabbers will know the definition of it!