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As leftist politicians continue to threaten the constitutional rights of law-abiding Americans, citizens are standing up for themselves.

Dozens of counties in California, Colorado, Illinois, Rhode Island, Texas and elsewhere have voted to become Second Amendment Sanctuaries, declaring that sheriffs in those counties will not enforce gun-control legislation that violates the Constitution.

In New Mexico, 29 of the states 33 county sheriffs signed a resolution earlier this year opposing sweeping gun-control bills proposed in the state legislature. Most recently, Virginia made headlines as more than 40 counties joined the Second Amendment Sanctuary movement that is sweeping the nation.

A February NPR article noted that professional discretion is a constant feature of policing, as law enforcement officers do not have the time nor the resources to enforce every single law every time one is broken. It is customary for police to decide which laws are a priority and whether pursuing lawbreakers to the full extent of the law is worthwhile. In the case of extreme gun laws, sheriffs have expressed several concerns: the laws are ineffective and unenforceable, they put police officers at increased risk, and they infringe on the Second Amendment rights enshrined by the Constitution.

(Senate Bill 8, a background check bill) does nothing to protect citizens and is unenforceable, the New Mexico Sheriffs Association wrote in a letter earlier this year. We also oppose House Bill 83 (a red flag gun-confiscation law), as it violates due process and puts law enforcement in a more dangerous situation and does nothing to protect citizens. This bill could disarm the very people trying to defend their lives and personal property.

There is concern that the sanctuaries undermine the will of the people (though such concern was notably not expressed when counties declared themselves sanctuaries for illegal immigrants); however, sheriffs are elected officials. Sheriff Bob Songer of Klickitat County, who has vowed not to enforce Washington states Initiative 1639 a package of gun-control laws told NPR, As an elected sheriff and a constitutional sheriff, I believe it violates the Second Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, and, more specifically, violates the Washington state Constitution.

In an interview with Reuters, Songer expressed the attitude prevailing among Second Amendment sanctuary sheriffs: Unfortunately for the governor and the attorney general, theyre not my boss, Songer said. My only boss is the people that elected me to office.

These sanctuary resolutions are the last resort for voters in rural areas whose lifestyles and views are not represented by urban voters and lawmakers. As Reuters reports, the sanctuary movement is exposing the rift between rural and urban America as much as the one between the Republican and Democratic parties, as small, conservative counties push back against statewide edicts passed by big-city politicians.

Zach Fort, president of the New Mexico Sport Shooting Association, told Gunpowder Magazine (of which, full disclosure, I am the editor), Theres a lot of pessimism shared by those who want to protect their gun rights right now. A lot of people think theyre being railroaded and not being listened to.

New Mexico Sheriffs Association President Tony Mace expressed a similar frustration, When this legislation is drafted every session, we are not invited to the table, he told Gunpowder Magazine. Our voices are falling on deaf ears. Theyre not giving our point of view any attention at all. If theyre not going to listen to us, then we are going to use their tactics against them. I, like the other sheriffs, was elected to protect our citizens constitutional rights. And thats exactly what we plan to do.

In sum, Second Amendment sanctuaries are sheriff-led movements. Sheriffs are elected by the people of the counties they oversee, and if the people agree with sheriffs that the Constitution remains the supreme law of the land, then Second Amendment Sanctuaries are the supreme fulfillment of the rights and freedoms the Constitution protects.

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Lack of communication on guns, disregard of, first, rule of law. and then of a faith tradition

At the conclusion of reading this article, my reaction was one of sadness. I believe this sadness resulted from three thoughts. First, I can remember my elementary school days when we practiced protecting ourselves from enemy air raids with convention/nuclear weapons. We had to get under our desks and close our eyes.

Fortunately, before I moved on to high school, these drills were no longer necessary. Unfortunately, today all schools must have active shooter procedures, which must be practiced. Also, unfortunately, the occurrences of active shooter incidents in schools and in our communities continue to increase. I do not profess to have the wisdom to know what we should change, but I am convinced nothing will change until we learn to talk to each other and respect each others viewpoints.

My second sadness is that my neighbors appear to be taking the perspective that any law passed by our legislature and signed by our governor can be disregarded by us and our Frederick County government. I am proud to be an American and to have served our great country in our military.

Our long-standing commitment to free election and peaceful transition of power (as embodied in our Constitution and Amendments) is the foundation upon which our democracy rests. The rule of law is also central to our system of government. We should not be rebelling against laws that have been or may be passed by our state legislature. That is the purpose of the court system. Also, the rebellious tone sends the wrong message to our children.

Finally, my greatness sadness is there is never a faith component to thesediscussions. Our Founding Fathers were men of faith. Yet, when we discuss important issues, we conveniently omit our faith traditions. These traditions form a moral compass upon which we should live our lives and make decisions. While the Scriptures of our major faith traditions do not address guns, they do provide a framework for living a moral life.

In the Christian faith tradition, which I practice, a central theme of the Gospel is Gods love for us and the love we should have for each other. I suspect many citizens who have signed the petition have also been raised in a faith tradition. I also suspect the moral compass provided in their Scriptures was not considered when they signed. Perhaps in future discussions on the 2nd Amendment, we can establish a common basis for an informed discussion by sharing with each other the foundation of our moral compass.

At the conclusion of the 1990 movie Ghost, the last thing Sam says to Molly as he leaves this world is: Its amazing, Molly. The love inside, you take it with you. Love is the only thing we can take with us when we die. Lets include our love for each other in future discussions of the Second Amendment and all other contentious issues we must face.

Michael J. Conk is a resident of Frederick County.

Michael J. Conk is a resident

of Frederick County.

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Corporate Tyranny Shameful Harassment

United States -(AmmoLand.com)-One thing is becoming more and more clear the legislative and political arenas are now only part of the overall battle over our Second Amendment rights. While Second Amendment supporters have done well in those arenas, including making the Supreme Court reasonably pro-Second Amendment, the new arenas threaten to outflank the gains in the political and legislative arenas.

These arenas include, but they are not limited to, corporate gun control, leveraging pop culture, Silicon Valley censorship, and social stigmatization. The fact of the matter is anti-Second Amendment extremists have developed their plans in case they suffer a substantial reverse in the Supreme Court. The right ruling would strike down anti-Second Amendment legislation and secure the legal rights we seek, but those rights could very well be a dead letter.

Lets start with corporate gun control. The wallet has always been the Achilles heel of the firearms industry. When Andrew Cuomo was quarterbacking big-city lawsuits against gun manufacturers, the goal was to force companies to choose between accepting settlements that forced them to agree to the agenda of anti-Second Amendment extremists or go bankrupt from massive legal fees against dozens of plaintiffs.

This new corporate gun control is operating on the same principle at least where banks and financial institutions are concerned. The goal is this: Maybe they cant pass a law that prohibits manufacturing modern multi-purpose semiautomatic firearms, but if banks deny business to those who make AR-15s or component parts, then the AR-15 will eventually fade away without any laws passed to ban it. Even if it isnt a bank, a company like Salesforce can force a licensed dealer to choose between an expensive change in software or acquiescing to an agenda.

Silicon Valleys censorship is just as threatening as corporate gun control. Social media and the internet have become crucial for Second Amendment supporters to not only get facts out, but to coordinate their activism and to help each other out. Shut down the voices, though, either through a one-sided application of rules of conduct, and all of the sudden, Second Amendment supporters are cut off. This is what Instagram is doing with its new rules, for instance.

Meanwhile, anti-Second Amendment extremists are leveraging pop culture. Think of it this way Hollywood stars generate press, even when they are not at the A-List levels of celebrity like Angelina Jolie or Meryl Streep. In fact, these days, its about getting press for those who have seen better days, like Alyssa Milano. In the fierce competition, anti-Second Amendment advocacy can help an actor or actress get work and keep a career going. It would also include what gets included in storylines on hit TV shows.

That celebrity power then helps generate the social stigmatization of gun ownership and Second Amendment support. That social stigmatization has been a long-time goal, going back to Eric Holders famous desire to brainwash Americans against guns. In this case, it is about making it so painful to defend our rights that you choose silence and acquiescence rather than lose out on promotions, being the outcast in your neighborhood, or even seeing your family face being berated or worse.

The fact of the matter is that while the political and legislative battles to defend our rights are important, they have never been the only battles we have to fight. This is why the approach we choose to defend our rights matters and why we have to be mindful of how we come across. The ultimate battle we must win for our Second Amendment rights is in the hearts and minds of our fellow Americans.

About Harold Hutchison

Writer Harold Hutchison has more than a dozen years of experience covering military affairs, international events, U.S. politics and Second Amendment issues. Harold was consulting senior editor at Soldier of Fortune magazine and is the author of the novel Strike Group Reagan. He has also written for the Daily Caller, National Review, Patriot Post, Strategypage.com, and other national websites.

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December 18, 2019

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Part of the crowd outside the Warren Green Buiding last Thursday, Dec. 12, during Second Amendment testimony before Fauquiers board of supervisors.

Board Chairman Chris Butler

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In response to testimony from 74 people at the boards Dec. 12 meeting and hundreds of emails, phone calls and personal conversations, the revised draft document declares Fauquier a Constitutional County.

> Resolution at bottom of story

Demanding tougher language and a more explicit endorsement of the Second Amendment, some critics called the previous version watered down.

No one at the four-hour-plus meeting last Thursday spoke in support of gun-law restrictions.

The board will vote on the revised document at 5 p.m. Monday, Dec. 23, in the Warren Green Building at 10 Hotel St. in Warrenton. The public will not be permitted to comment during the meeting.

Supervisors Chairman Chris Butler (Lee District) backs the resolution and expects the five-member board to approve it.

I think this will pass but wont speak for anyone, Mr. Butler wrote in a text Wednesday.

About 2,000 people gathered last Thursday outside the meeting to show their support to keep and bear arms.

The vast majority of speakers urged the supervisors to approve language designating Fauquier as either a Second Amendment sanctuary or a Constitutional County.

In defining a Second Amendment sanctuary, one speaker said Sheriff Bob Mosier wouldnt enforce unconstitutional laws and Commonwealths Attorney Scott C. Hook wouldnt prosecute those people in violation of such laws.

The board also wouldnt appropriate county funds to enforce them, the speaker told the board.

Fauquiers three-page resolution doesnt include such provisions.

Instead, it states that the board reaffirms its Oath of Office to support and defend the United States and Virginia Constitutions and stands as a Constitutional County with the overwhelming number of Constitutional and Sanctuary Counties across Virginia.

So far, more than 90 Virginia counties, cities and towns have adopted similar resolutions, according to published reports.

We took an oath to uphold the U.S. and Virginia Constitutions, Mr. Butler wrote in support of the Constitutional County resolution. We are bound by the four corners of both documents, not just the Second Amendment.

As I stated before, both documents are our sanctuary. We are stating we wont stand for any infringement of any right protected by these documents.

Fauquiers resolution also strongly condemns statements of the Governor and members of the General Assembly threatening to withhold funds to localities that support the constitutional rights of their citizens to keep and bear arms.

Gov. Ralph Northam (D) backs stricter gun laws, which the 2020 General Assembly will consider when it convenes a 60-day session Jan. 8.

On Nov. 5, Democrats won majorities in both the 100-member Virginia House of Delegates and 40-member Senate. Not since 1993 has the party controlled state government.

ContactDon Del RossoatDon@FauquierNow.comor 540-270-0300.

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Member comments

Constitutional Insurgent December 20, 2019 at 5:57 pm

On edit for clarity....not the legislation, but numerous bills across the country. Some passed and enforced, some successfully defeated or repealed.

Constitutional Insurgent December 20, 2019 at 5:05 pm

But yes, instead of mobilizing early in the face of un-Constitutional infringement....I'm sure that you would very much like us to wait.

We will not comply, and we will let that be known now, not after it's too late.

maryjdkns@gmail.com December 20, 2019 at 4:48 pm

Let's wait to see what the general assembly legislates. No previous legislation has ever entertained the idea of taking away the guns of law-abiding citizens.. This presumptive strike for a gun sanctuary is beyond idiotic.

bblimber December 20, 2019 at 4:31 pm

Well gee. We all know that a law will solve this problem, so why don't we just pass a law that it's illegal to kill someone. That way no matter how someone might chose to end someone else life, then at least they know the consequences gosh darn it!

Constitutional Insurgent December 20, 2019 at 2:58 pm

Constitutional Insurgent December 20, 2019 at 2:54 pm

And? It hasnt been in the interest of the gun control lobby to study defensive gun use......for a reason. Use Google, you get much the same from any reputable source.

Tony Bentley December 20, 2019 at 2:46 pm

Constitutional Insurgent December 20, 2019 at 2:04 pm

In 1996, 1997, and 1998, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) conducted large-scale surveys asking about defensive gun use (DGU) in four to six states. Analysis of the raw data allows the estimation of the prevalence of DGU for those areas. Estimates based on CDCs surveys confirm estimates for the same sets of states based on data from the 1993 National Self-Defense Survey (Kleck and Gertz 1995). Extrapolated to the U.S. as a whole CDCs survey data imply that defensive uses of guns by crime victims are far more common than offensive uses by criminals. CDC has never reported these results.

Tony Bentley December 20, 2019 at 10:34 am

Can anyone give me the stats for how many lives guns have SAVED per year?

Gunner December 20, 2019 at 5:09 am

Actually, they are ridiculously easy to get...for criminals. That's the point in my view. The black market is one thing, but the dark web is a whole other ball of wax. You can buy d@*m near anything with no regulation or checks WHATSOEVER. And do it with crypto currency. Yet 'they' want to push more regulations and restrictions on the law abiding and strip us of the means to to protect ourselves. That is one major factor that is never really discussed by society and an inconvenient truth for the left they don't want to admit if they are actually aware of it.

Constitutional Insurgent December 19, 2019 at 11:46 am

But I do know this, continually infringing upon our Constitutional Rights and civil liberties, is not going to help.

Weapons aren't 'ridiculously' easy to get. Period. Contrary to absurd claims from the gun control lobby...I don't have to undergo near the time and labor for other lawful items, as I do for firearms.

Truepat December 19, 2019 at 10:42 am

It's not whether it can be fixed, it's all about those that don't want it fixed. The bright side is that the turn out all over Virginia in support of our Constitution shows that the "silent" majority are no longer silent. That's the last thing they thought would happen or wanted......

DonkeyFarmer December 19, 2019 at 9:45 am

Demo- I actually agree with everything you just wrote. Now how is banning a single type of rifle like an AR15 going to help?

Demosthenes December 19, 2019 at 8:33 am

I would agree that a lot of today's violence stems from a loss of stable families.

But assuming that is true, how do we fix the problem? Can you imagine a way to regulate happy and healthy families? Shall we pass a law requiring every family to have two happy and competent parents who sit down with the kids at dinnertime each night?

Should we mandate universal mental healthcare with regular assessment requirements? Would that even prevent the violence that is taking place now?

Sadly, I don't think government is capable of fixing broken families or broken young men.

But the government can create policies that prevent those broken young men from having ridiculously easy access to weapons.

Constitutional Insurgent December 19, 2019 at 7:44 am

That's exactly correct, Trupat. The breakdown of the family, coupled with the social media-ization...drive-by consumerism and a believed entitlement to instant gratification....are the true causes of any increased violence; not, as the gun control cabal would have one believe - the "easy availability of firearms".

Truepat December 19, 2019 at 6:43 am

The true unfortunate reason behind the majority of shootings was due to a break down in the family unit, you can research the conclusion of each case, I already know. I do find it interesting that the "gun advocates" ignore the fact that city gang violence such as Chicago kills hundreds a year but are never listed. DC is right there with them.

jim goodwin December 19, 2019 at 5:06 am

Glad to see the new language includes "self-defense", though I don't think it needs to be hyphenated.

DonkeyFarmer December 18, 2019 at 10:28 pm

*the *tied

DonkeyFarmer December 18, 2019 at 10:25 pm

The 2A sancuary movement might help to temper the gun control laws. But the real way to deal with this is to vote. Let three democrats overplay their hand, get tired up in court, then vote them out. Declaring yourself in violation of the law is not going to do much but make them dig in deeper.

Jim Griffin December 18, 2019 at 9:51 pm

Agreed, threaded the needle, just saying no to sanctuary is the right thing to do.

I want all my rights, 2A included, and the Rule of Law, though Jeffersonian American is likely more eager than ever to dissolve Fauquier County government. RGLJA is happy the resolution no longer mentions the sheriff (as it once did).

DonkeyFarmer made good suggestions about keeping guns from the wrong hands. Hope some of it becomes law.

Demosthenes December 18, 2019 at 9:37 pm

Alright Donkeyfarmer, let's see what happens. I'll buy you a drink sometime if you are right.

DonkeyFarmer December 18, 2019 at 9:35 pm

Demon- 2A supporters are not claiming any right is more important than another. You are simply making it up. Repeating your lie is not going to work.

Demosthenes December 18, 2019 at 8:55 pm

Next up: The 2A people will start beating a dead horse about how gun rights are more important than all other rights.

_()_/

philshea December 18, 2019 at 8:22 pm

1st amendment depends on the 2nd amendment. We know this is mostly symbolic, but so are "sanctuary cities," and looks how that has changed them.

bblimber December 18, 2019 at 7:07 pm

I beg to differ - they WILL exploit their power. Unless of course you hold to the arrogant notion that "we are more enlightened than past generations."

@twotterpilot: By the numbers, hardly a tidal wave. Now as for a true "...tidal wave of death and carnage" How about the one gratuitously promoted by the narrow, parochial interests of PPoA and it's allies.2015 638,169 2014 652,639 2013 664,435 2012 699,202 2011 730,322 2010 765,651 2009 789,507 2008 825,564 2007 827,609 2006 852,385 2005 820,151 2004 839,226 2003 848,163 2002 854,122 2001 853,485 2000 857,475 1999 861,789 Total: 13,379,894

Gunner December 18, 2019 at 4:38 pm

Just me, I see your statistics and raise you with genocide; horrific acts which statistically began with the disarming of the population.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_genocides_by_death_toll

But I'll make you a deal. Once you, and you desired 'leadership', can ensure repeat, violent offenders are kept of the street instead of repeatedly released back into society, eradicate innocent deaths due to drunk driving, wipe opioid deaths from the nation, generate absolutely perfect doctors who don't kill (for lack of a better word) patients through malpractice, and fill every pool in the nation with concrete, then I would be glad to talk about my guns. That is just a short, a very short, list of incidents that kill more people than active shooters. Do your research, apply critical thought. Don't act on emotion.

twotterpilot December 18, 2019 at 4:10 pm

Agreed, just me. The numbers speak for themselves. There will be more depressing statistics to add as common sense gun control legislation is thwarted by such resolutions, adding to the tidal wave of death and carnage promoted by the narrow, parochial interests of the NRA and it's allies.

Gunner December 18, 2019 at 2:59 pm

Just me, your point?

just me December 18, 2019 at 2:37 pm

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Truepat December 18, 2019 at 1:14 pm

Represent and stand with our fellow Virginians!!

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Supervisors ready to adopt 2nd Amendment stance - Fauquier Now

GREENE, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- Greene County is considering whether to declare itself a Second Amendment Sanctuary and heard the publics opinion on the matter Tuesday at the Greene County Board of Supervisors meeting.

The proposal comes after Governor Ralph North announced he will reintroduce gun laws in January 2020s general assembly session.

Dozens of gun supporters packed into the administration building for the meeting and even more surrounded the building outside as fellow advocates spoke in front of the board.

One of the speakers was Greene County Sheriff Steve Smith, who said it is his duty to protect the Second Amendment right.

"You promise to protect and defend the Constitution of the United States, said Smith. The 2nd Amendment is part of that. The people here have spoken. They want that protected and I will do everything I can to do that."

Smith said new gun laws can get those who don't deserve it in trouble.

"Responsible people that own guns and they shoot them, look like they shoot them, like to hunt...they should not be punished because of criminals that go around here and commit crimes with the guns, said Smith"

As soon as Virginia Democrats took over the House and Senate after the election on November 5, Governor Ralph Northam announced he will reintroduce new gun laws and he's confident they will become law.

Pete Costigan was the only person in the crowd who spoke out against making Greene County a Second Amendment Sanctuary before hearing out the new laws.

"I am not in favor of the Board of Supervisors supporting any Second Amendment resolution before the general assembly has met to consider any new proposals regarding firearms, ownership, and use, said Costigan.

Smith said becoming a sanctuary for guns will protect residents rights as citizens.

"It will let the government know in Richmond and in Washington that the citizens here in Greene are awake and aware of what's going on, what they're trying to pass and they don't like it, said Smith. They don't want any part of it. And they made that known tonight."

The board seemed in favor of making Greene a Second Amendment Sanctuary but decided to review it again at their meeting on December 10 before voting.

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