Virginia Has Become An Overnight Tidal Wave Of Second Amendment Sanctuaries

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In a series of rapidly changing developments, Virginia is undergoing wholesale rebellion by rural and even suburban counties, rejecting the oppressive gun control agenda recently revealed by the new incoming Democrat-controlled legislature. Gun owners all across Old Dominion have been up in arms since anti-gun forces took the House and Senate in the recent election and are now preparing to resist having their arms taken from them in any way possible.

Enter Second Amendment Sanctuary Counties.

The county-level defensive tactic that began originally in Oregon close to a decade ago, then popularized in Illinois, has spread to over a dozen states. It comes as no surprise that with few other options and little to lose, many communities in the state are vowing not to take part in any gun confiscation schemes or enforcement of unconstitutional laws designed to make private citizens less able to defend themselves.

The speed at which they reacted is a testament to how furious they are that their state government now wishes to infringe on their rights. An even dozen counties have passed gun owner sanctuary resolutions already, with new ones coming on a near-daily basis. Here's the list and what we know so far:

Municipalities That Passed a Second Amendment Sanctuary Resolution:
(green or dark green)

1. Carroll County - passed resolution on 5/13/2019
2. Campbell County - passed resolution on 11/7/2019
3. Charlotte County - passed resolution on 11/13/2019
4. Patrick County - passed resolution on 11/18/2019
5. Appomattox County - passed resolution on 11/18/2019
6. Pittsylvania County - passed resolution on 11/19/2019
7. Lee County - passed resolution on 11/19/2019
8. Dickenson County - passed resolution on 11/19/2019
9. Dinwiddie County - passed resolution on 11/20/2019
10. Giles County - passed resolution on 11/21/2019
11. Nottoway County - passed resolution on 11/21/2019
12. Sussex County - passed resolution on 11/21/2019
13. King William County - passed resolution on 11/25/2019
14. Powhatan County - passed resolution on 11/25/2019
15. Southampton County - passed resolution on 11/25/2019
16. Wythe County - passed resolution on 11/26/2019
17. Madison County - passed resolution on 11/26/2019
18. Washington County - passed resolution on 11/26/2019
19. Henry County - passed resolution on 11/26/2019
20. Botetourt County - passed resolution on 11/26/2019
21. New Kent County - passed resolution on 11/27/2019
22. Town of Rural Retreat - passed resolution on 11/27/2019
23. Bland County - passed resolution on 11/27/2019
24. Town of Exmore - passed resolution on December 2nd
25. Louisa County - passed resolution on December 2nd
26. Halifax County - passed resolution on December 2nd
27. Buchanan County - passed resolution and ordinance on December 2nd
28. Rappahannock County - passed resolution on December 2nd
29. Greensville County - passed resolution on December 2nd
30. Russell County - passed resolution on December 2nd
31. Culpeper County - passed resolution on December 3rd; Sheriff may deputize citizens to resist
32. Roanoke County - passed resolution on December 3rd
33. Gloucester County - passed resolution on December 3rd
34. Middlesex County - passed resolution on December 3rd
35. Page County - passed resolution on December 3rd
36. Tazewell County - passed 2 resolutions on December 3rd
37. City of Norton - passed resolution on December 3rd
38. King George County - passed resolution on December 3rd
39. Allegheny County - passed resolution on December 3rd
40. Amherst County - passed resolution on December 3rd
41. Orange County - passed resolution on December 3rd
42. Scott County - passed resolution on December 4th
43. Augusta County - passed resolution on December 4th; will join lawsuit against state.
44. Craig County - passed resolution on December 5th
45. Bedford County - passed resolution on December 9th
46. Buckingham County - passed resolution on December 9th
47. Town of Crewe - passed resolution on December 9th
48. City of Franklin - passed resolution on December 9th
49. Town of Grottoes - passed resolution on December 9th
50. King and Queen County - passed resolution on December 9th
51. Mecklenburg County - passed resolution on December 9th
52. City of Poquoson - passed resolution on December 9th
53. Rockbridge County - passed resolution on December 9th
54. Town of Rocky Mount - passed resolution on December 9th
55. Shenandoah County - passed resolution on December 9th
56. Bath County - passed resolution on December 10th
57. Town of Big Stone Gap - passed resolution on December 10th
58. Town of Bluefield - passed resolution on December 10th
59. Caroline County - passed resolution on December 10th; Sheriff says he will form a militia if necessary.
60. City of Chesapeake - passed resolution on December 10th; they used the term "constitutional" instead of sanctuary, but resolution is otherwise the same.
61. Cumberland County - passed resolution on December 10th
62. Floyd County - passed resolution on December 10th; The county is taking steps to form a militia.
63. Greene County - passed resolution on December 10th
64. City of Martinsville - passed resolution on December 10th
65. Nelson County - passed resolution on December 10th
66. Prince George County - passed resolution on December 10th
67. Prince William County - passed resolution on December 10th
68. Smyth County - passed resolution on December 10th
69. Spotsylvania County - passed resolution on December 10th; Sheriff vows to not enforce Red Flag laws.
70. Town of Strasburg - passed resolution on December 10th
71. Warren County - passed resolution on December 10th
72. Colonial Heights - passed resolution on December 10th
73. City of Covington - passed resolution on December 10th
74. Town of Bedford - passed resolution on December 10th
75. Town of Cedar Bluff - passed resolution on December 10th
76. Town of Stanley - passed resolution on December 10th (unsure of exact date; they had a meeting then, so it seems likely)
77. Fluvanna County - passed resolution on December 11th
78. Rockingham County - passed resolution on December 11th
79. Frederick County - passed resolution on December 11th
80. Westmoreland County - passed resolution on December 11th
81. Hanover County - passed resolution on December 11th
82. Brunswick County - passed resolution on December 11th
83. Grayson County - passed resolution on December 12th;  Sheriff also may deputize citizens to resist
84. Isle of Wight - passed resolution on December 12th
85. Lancaster County - passed resolution on December 12th
86. Lunenburg County - passed resolution on December 12th
87. Town of Mineral - passed resolution on December 12th
88. Northumberland County - passed resolution on December 12th
89. Richmond County - passed resolution on December 12th
90. Wise County - passed resolution on December 12th
91. Town of Blackstone - passed resolution on December 16th
92. Pulaski County - passed resolution on December 16th; Sheriff vows to not enforce any unconstitutional laws.
93. Franklin County - passed resolution on December 17th
94. Town of Pulaski - passed resolution on December 17th
95. Matthews County - passed resolution on December 17th
96. Prince Edward County - passed resolution on December 17th
97. Town of Vinton - passed resolution on December 17th
98. Stafford County - passed resolution on December 17th
99. Town of Altavista - discovery of previously passed resolution on Dec. 19th
100. Town of Chilhowie - discovery of previously passed resolution on Dec. 19th
101. Town of New Market - discovery of previously passed resolution on Dec. 19th
102. Town of Saltville - discovery of previously passed resolution on Dec. 19th
103. City of Buena Vista - passed resolution on December 21st
104. Charles City County - passed resolution on December 23rd
105. City of Virginia Beach - passed resolution on January 6th (resolution did not say Sanctuary, but used strong language nonetheless)
106. Essex County - passed resolution on January 7th
107. Highland County - passed resolution on January 8th
108. Chesterfield County - passed resolution on January 8th

Municipalities That Passed a Second Amendment Resolution, But Refused to Use The Word Sanctuary:
(light green)

1. Goochland County - passed resolution on December 3rd
2. Surry County - passed resolution on December 5th
3. City of Galax - passed resolution on December 9th
4. City of Bristol - passed resolution on December 9th
5. James City County - passed resolution on December 10th
6. Northampton County - passed resolution on December 10th
7. Henrico County - passed resolution on December 10th
8. Montgomery County - passed resolution on December 16th; Sheriff vows to not enforce Red Flag laws.
9. York County - passed resolution on December 17th
10. Amelia County - passed resolution on December 18th; Sheriff vows to not enforce any unconstitutional laws
11. City of Suffolk - passed resolution on December 18th
12. Accomack County - passed resolution on December 18th
13. Fauquier County - passed resolution on December 23rd; Sheriff vows to not enforce any unconstitutional laws; Commonwealth's Attorney vows not to prosecute
14. Clarke County - passed resolution on January 6th

Municipalities Having a Hearing or Confirmed To Be Voting Soon:
(yellow)

• City of Waynesboro - hearing or voting on January 13th
• City of Lynchburg - failed by one vote on December 10th; voting on January 14th at the City Auditorium at the E.C. Glass High School

Other Counties Or Cities That Have Efforts To Get A Hearing Or Vote Soon:
(orange)

• Radford City - awaiting word on another meeting after December 9th; looks dead, although another meeting is tonight, January 9th
• City of Portsmouth - did not vote on December 10th; meeting again on January 14th
• City of Arlington - movement underway, no action from town council so far
• City of Newport News - did not vote on December 10th; another attempt allegedly to be made on January 14th; unknown status
• City of Danville - did not vote again on December 17th or January 7th; another meeting is January 21st; make phone calls!
• Fairfax County - had meeting on December 14th; another try happened on January 4th; make phone calls or this one is dead
• City of Alexandria - movement started
• City of Harrisonburg - movement started
• City of Hopewell - City Council may put it on the agenda for January; sign the petition to move this along.
• City of Fredericksburg - rejected resolution on December 10th; another attempt is likely
• City of Winchester - failed to pass resolution on December 10th; awaiting word on another meeting
• City of Hampton - failed to pass resolution on December 12th and January 8th; awaiting word on another meeting
• City of Salem - Mayor read statement of no action at meeting on Dec. 9th; awaiting word on more attempts
• City of Norfolk - The city council took no action at meeting on Dec. 10th; awaiting word on more attempts

Other Counties Or Cities That Are Strongly Suspected to Never Vote In Favor:
(gray)

• Albemarle County - awaiting word on another meeting after December 4th; looks dead
• Loudoun County - no vote at meeting on December 11th; looks dead
• City of Staunton - Released statement of no action on Dec. 6th; no mention of 2A Sanctuary at meeting on December 12th; awaiting word on more attempts; looks dead
• City of Roanoke - 2nd try was at meeting on December 16th; another meeting failed; looks dead

Special thanks to the Virginia Citizens' Defense League for some of this information.
Also, special thanks go to the ever-helpful Jeff Wittenborn as well as Virginia patriot Vincent Smith.