NM County Rallies Against Gun Control Legislation, Votes To Become ‘Second Amendment Sanctuary’

NM County Rallies Against Gun Control Legislation, Votes To Become ‘Second Amendment Sanctuary’ commissioners in Quay County, New Mexico, have voted to declare the county a “Second Amendment Sanctuary County” in response to gun control bills currently kicking around in the state legislature. The most controversial one seems to be House Bill 8, which would introduce universal background checks on gun sales, including those between private parties. A January hearing regarding the bill produced plenty of controversy in the New Mexico state capitol, including sheriffs who said that the bill wouldn’t be effective. And that’s why Quay County is now, thanks to a unanimous vote by the commission, a “Second Amendment Sanctuary County.” The commissioners voted on Monday Attention from the state capital followed. “The House Republicans issued a statement Wednesday saying they are proud of Quay County for standing up for the rights of New Mexicans,” KRQE reported.

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