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ARF- 5991

2. B.

Work Session

Meeting Date:	03/31/2020
Submitted For:	Woody Cline	Submitted By:	Cathy Melvin, Executive Assistant
Department:	Board of Supervisors-District 3

Information

Request/Subject

Discussion regarding the background and purpose of a county declaring it is a "Second Amendment Sanctuary County".

Background Information

Second Amendment sanctuary, also known as a gun sanctuary, refers to states, counties or localities in the United States that have adopted laws or resolutions to prohibit or impede the enforcement of certain gun control measures perceived as violative of the Second Amendment such as universal gun background checks, high capacity magazine bans, assault weapon bans, red flag laws, etc.

Evaluation

It would be beneficial for the Board of Supervisors to receive information regarding the potential impact and benefit to our citizens, if any, regarding the adoption of a resolution declaring Gila County as a Second Amendment Sanctuary County.

Conclusion

N/A

Recommendation

Staff recommends that it would be beneficial for the Board of Supervisors to discuss the Second Amendment Sanctuary movement that has developed across the nation.

Suggested Motion

Information/Discussion regarding the Second Amendment Sanctuary movement across the nation and the potential impact. (Woody Cline)

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