County Declares Itself ‘Second Amendment Sanctuary County’ to Protest Gun Law

In protest of a pending law that expands background check requirements for gun purchases, a New Mexico County has deemed itself a “Second Amendment Sanctuary County,” according to Fox News.

One of the laws in question, HB 8 would require background checks for gun purchases even between private citizens, which the New Mexico Sheriff’s Association called an unenforceable law.

The other law, HB 83, would create an “Extreme Risk Protection Order” that would authorize the seizure of guns and ammo from people who are deemed to be a danger to themselves or others. . .

New Mexico House Republicans expressed support for Quay County’s decision to pass a resolution in protest of the laws.

“We see counties starting to fight back against the over-reach of House Democrats,” state Rep. Rod Montoya (R-Farmington) said. “New Mexicans who are not even accused of a crime can lose their 2nd Amendment rights under this bill and that’s beyond wrong.”Under HB 8 it would be a misdemeanor to buy or sell a gun privately without a federal background check. (Read more from “County Declares Itself ‘Second Amendment Sanctuary County’ to Protest Gun Law” HERE)

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