Resolution to declare Madera County a 'Second Amendment sanctuary' passes

MADERA COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN) -- A solution to state Madera County a "Second Amendment sanctuary" passed connected Tuesday wrong the Madera County Board chambers.

The solution was sponsored by District 1 Supervisor Jordan Wamhoff, who said during treatment that the determination reaffirms Madera County's stance successful protecting the rights upheld by the Constitution.

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Supervisor Robert Macaulay abstained from the item, saying the question would disagreement the county.

"I'm not astir promoting this benignant of action," helium said. "I'm not astir promoting part betwixt 60 percent and 40 percent. I don't deliberation items similar this person immoderate spot astatine this board."

Supporters accidental it is simply a effect to progressively strict weapon power laws introduced by Gov. Newsom.

Newsom has said California's weapon laws are effectual successful preventing gun-related deaths.