As more and more counties vote to become Second Amendment sanctuaries, we’ve compiled a list to help you keep track.
10 News talked with a Constitutional law professor to learn more about what it means to become a Second Amendment sanctuary.
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Counties/Cities Adopted:
Accomack County – Adopted on Dec. 18. 2019 (Slightly modified version)
Alleghany County – Adopted on Dec. 3, 2019
Amelia County – Adopted on Dec. 18, 2019
Amherst County – Adopted on Dec. 3, 2019
Appomattox County – Adopted on Nov. 18, 2019
Augusta County – Adopted on Dec. 4, 2019
Bath County – Adopted on Dec. 10, 2019
Bedford County – Adopted on Dec. 9, 2019
Bland County – Adopted on Nov. 26, 2019
Botetourt County – Adopted on Nov. 26, 2019
City of Bristol – Adopted on Dec. 9, 2019 (Slightly modified version)
Brunswick County – Adopted on Dec. 11, 2019 (Confirmed with county administration)
Buchanan County – Adopted on Dec. 2, 2019
Buckingham County – Adopted on Dec. 9, 2019
City of Buena Vista – Adopted on Dec. 21, 2019
Campbell County – Adopted on Nov. 7, 2019
Caroline County – Adopted on Dec. 10, 2019
Carroll County – Adopted on May 13, 2019
Charles City County – Adopted on Dec. 23, 2019
Charlotte County – Adopted Nov. 13, 2019
City of Chesapeake – Adopted on Dec. 10, 2019
City of Colonial Heights – Adopted on Dec. 10, 2019
City of Covington – Adopted on Dec. 10, 2019
Craig County – Adopted Dec. 5, 2019
Culpeper County – Adopted Dec. 3, 2019
Cumberland County – Adopted on Dec. 10, 2019
Dickenson County – Adopted on Nov. 19, 2019
Dinwiddie County – Adopted on Nov. 20, 2019
Fauquier County – Adopted on Dec. 23, 2019
Floyd County – Adopted on Dec. 10, 2019
Fluvanna County – Adopted on Dec. 11, 2019
City of Franklin – Adopted on Dec. 9, 2019
Franklin County – Adopted on Dec. 17, 2019
Frederick County – Adopted on Dec. 11, 2019
City of Galax – Adopted on Dec. 9, 2019 (Slightly modified version)
Giles County – Adopted on Nov. 21, 2019
Gloucester County – Adopted on Dec. 3, 2019
Goochland County – Adopted on Dec. 3, 2019
Grayson County – Adopted on Dec. 12, 2019
Greene County – Adopted on Dec. 10, 2019
Greensville County – Adopted on Dec. 3, 2019
Halifax County – Adopted on Dec. 2, 2019
Hanover County – Adopted on Dec. 11, 2019
Henrico County – Adopted on Dec. 10, 2019 (Slightly modified version)
Henry County – Adopted on Nov. 26, 2019
Isle of Wight County – Adopted on Dec. 12, 2019
James City County – Approved resolution to affirm its commitment to the constitutions of the United States and Virginia on Dec. 10, 2019
King and Queen County – Adopted on Dec. 9, 2019 (Confirmed with county government)
King George County – Adopted on Dec. 3, 2019
King William County – Adopted on Nov. 25, 2019
Lancaster County – Adopted on Dec. 12, 2019
Lee County – Adopted on Nov. 19, 2019
Louisa County – Adopted on Dec. 2, 2019
Lunenburg County – Adopted on Dec. 12, 2019 (Confirmed with county administration)
Madison County – Adopted on Nov. 26, 2019
City of Martinsville – Passed slightly modified resolution on Dec. 10, 2019
Mathews County – Adopted on Dec. 17, 2019
Mecklenburg County – Adopted on Dec. 9, 2019
Middlesex County – Adopted on Dec. 3, 2019
Montgomery County – Adopted on Dec. 16, 2019 (Slightly modified version)
Nelson County – Adopted on Dec. 10, 2019
New Kent County – Adopted on Nov. 27, 2019
Northampton County – Passed slightly modified resolution on Dec. 10, 2019
Northumberland County – Adopted on Dec. 12 (Confirmed with county administration)
City of Norton – Adopted on Dec. 3, 2019
Nottoway County – Adopted on Nov. 21, 2019
Orange County – Adopted on Dec. 3, 2019
Page County – Adopted on Dec. 3, 2019
Patrick County – Adopted on Nov. 18, 2019
Pittsylvania County – Adopted on Nov. 19, 2019
City of Poquoson – Adopted on Dec. 9, 2019
Powhatan County – Adopted on Nov. 25, 2019
Prince Edward County – Adopted on Dec. 17, 2019
Prince George County – Adopted on Dec. 10, 2019
Prince William County – Adopted on Dec. 10, 2019 (Expected to be overturned by newly elected Board)
Pulaski County – Approved on Dec. 16, 2019
Rappahannock County – Adopted on Dec. 2, 2019
Richmond County – Adopted on Dec. 12, 2019 (Confirmed with county administration)
Roanoke County – Adopted on Dec. 3, 2019
Rockbridge County – Adopted on Dec. 9, 2019
Rockingham County – Adopted on Dec. 11, 2019
Russell County – Adopted on Dec. 2, 2019
Scott County – Adopted on Dec. 4, 2019
Shenandoah County – Adopted on Dec. 9, 2019
Smyth County – Adopted on Dec. 10, 2019
Southampton County – Adopted on Nov. 25, 2019
Spotsylvania County – Adopted on Dec. 10, 2019
Stafford County – Adopted on Dec. 17, 2019
Surry County – Adopted on Dec. 5, 2019
Sussex County – Adopted Nov. 21, 2019
Tazewell County – Adopted on Dec. 3, 2019
Warren County – Adopted on Dec. 10, 2019 (Confirmed with county administration)
Washington County – Adopted on Nov. 26, 2019
Westmoreland County – Adopted on Dec. 11, 2019 (Confirmed with county administration)
Wise County – Adopted on Dec. 12, 2019
Wythe County – Adopted on Nov. 26, 2019
York County – Adopted on Dec. 17, 2019 (“Constitutional County”)
Towns Adopted:
Altavista – Adopted on Dec. 10, 2019
Big Stone Gap – Adopted on Dec. 10, 2019 (Confirmed with town office)
Blackstone – Adopted on Dec. 16, 2019
Bluefield – Adopted on Dec. 10, 2019
Cedar Bluff – Adopted on Dec. 10, 2019
Chilhowie – Adopted on Dec. 10, 2019 (Confirmed with town office)
Crewe – Adopted on Dec. 9, 2019 (Confirmed with town office)
Elkton – Adopted on Dec. 16, 2019 (Confirmed with town office)
Exmore – Adopted on Dec. 2, 2019
Grottoes – Adopted on Dec. 9, 2019
Mineral – Adopted on Dec. 9, 2019 (Confirmed with town office)
New Market – Adopted on Dec. 16, 2019 (Confirmed with town office)
Pulaski – Adopted on Dec. 17, 2019 (Confirmed with town manager)
Rocky Mount – Adopted on Dec. 9, 2019
Rural Retreat – Adopted on Nov. 26, 2019 (Confirmed with Town Council member)
Strasburg – Adopted on Dec. 10, 2019 (Slightly modified version)
Vinton – Adopted on Dec. 17, 2019
Upcoming Discussions:
Highland County – Will be discussed at meeting on Jan. 8 at Highland Highs School
City of Waynesboro – Will be discussed at a special meeting on Jan. 13, 2020
City of Lynchburg – Will be discussed during public hearing on Jan. 14, 2020
Will Not Become Second Amendment Sanctuary:
Albemarle County – Discussed on Dec. 4, no plans to put item on the agenda
Loudoun County – Discussed on Dec. 3
City of Radford – Discussed on Dec. 9
City of Roanoke – Discussed on Dec. 2
City of Staunton – Discussed on Dec. 13
Discussed, No Action Taken:
Chesterfield County – Discussed on Dec. 11, 2019
Essex County – Discussed on Dec. 10, Expected to be voted upon on Jan. 14
City of Lynchburg – Discussed on Dec. 10, public hearing scheduled for Jan. 14
City of Norfolk – Discussed during public comment portion of Dec. 10 meeting. No action taken
City of Virginia Beach – Mentioned during Open Mic night on Dec. 3, No action taken at this time
City of Winchester – Discussed on Dec. 10
Remaining Counties/Cities not listed above:
Counties:
Arlington, Clarke, Fairfax
Cities:
Alexandria, Charlottesville, Danville, Emporia, Fairfax, Falls Church, Fredericksburg, Hampton, Harrisonburg, Hopewell, Lexington, Manassas, Manassas Park, Newport News, Petersburg, Portsmouth, Richmond, Salem, Suffolk, Williamsburg
Do you know if a Board of Supervisors or City Council is planning to address the topic of becoming a Second Amendment sanctuary at an upcoming meeting? Email jwilliamson@wsls.com
Source: WSLS News 10