As Virginia Dems Threaten Gun Bans, Sanctuary Movement Spreads

[mystery-ak]

Stephen Gutowski - December 14, 2019 5:00 AM

Virginia's "Second Amendment sanctuary" movement continued to see overflow crowds throughout the state on Thursday despite Governor Ralph Northam (D.) backtracking on confiscation and threatening "consequences" for sanctuary municipalities.

Eight Virginia localities became sanctuaries Thursday night, bringing the total to 93, including 75 of Virginia's 95 counties and 18 of its legally independent cities. The movement—which pushes local governments to declare that they won't enforce new gun laws they deem unconstitutional—has seen grassroots support from people of all backgrounds and ages in both rural and urban Virginia. It shows no sign of slowing, despite Northam promising a grandfather clause omitting preexisting owners from his proposed gun ban and threatening "consequences" for areas that become sanctuaries.

The continued momentum of the movement, especially in blue parts of the state, may weigh heavily on the new Democratic state legislature when it convenes Jan. 6. It has already forced Democratic leadership to abandon SB-16, a bill that would have completely banned possession of AR-15s and many other guns. As opposition continues to grow, newly elected Democrats may continue to shy away from the more radical parts of Northam's gun-control agenda.

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https://freebeacon.com/issues/virginia-dems-threaten-gun-bans-sanctuary-movement-spreads/

[PeteS in CA]

Virginia's "Second Amendment sanctuary" movement continued to see overflow crowds throughout the state on Thursday despite Governor Ralph Northam (D.) backtracking on confiscation and threatening "consequences" for sanctuary municipalities.

The tyranny that is "backtracked" can reverse gears again. The people of Virginia realize this. Northam uncorked the genie's bottle, and efforts to stuff the genie back in are likely doomed to failure. It is very possible that the genie will still be working his mischief come the next election, even if it's 3 years hence.

[roamer_1]

The tyranny that is "backtracked" can reverse gears again. The people of Virginia realize this. Northam uncorked the genie's bottle, and efforts to stuff the genie back in are likely doomed to failure. It is very possible that the genie will still be working his mischief come the next election, even if it's 3 years hence.

Whichever way it falls later, this right now is a beautiful thing. Nullification. Counties giving the state the big, fat finger of objection... And they mean it. Not just no, but oh hell, no.

[sneakypete]

Whichever way it falls later, this right now is a beautiful thing. Nullification. Counties giving the state the big, fat finger of objection... And they mean it. Not just no, but oh hell, no.

@roamer_1

It should be interesting to see if he dares to go through with his threat to call out the NG for gun confiscation in counties and cities that defy him,and what the consequences of that will be down the road for candidates running for office as Dims will be.

[roamer_1]

@roamer_1

It should be interesting to see if he dares to go through with his threat to call out the NG for gun confiscation in counties and cities that defy him,and what the consequences of that will be down the road for candidates running for office as Dims will be.

@sneakypete

Nah. He ain't got the balls. He is already backpedaling the whole 9 yards.
They (liberals) rely on frog-in-the-pot, and the basic good will toward law and order that most Americans have.

But it warms the very cockles of my heart when they try to ram through anti-Constitutional, andti-American crap through under the color of law, and get reigned in damn quick. Bravo Virginia! The news of your demise has been greatly exaggerated.

[sneakypete]

@sneakypete

Nah. He ain't got the balls. He is already backpedaling the whole 9 yards.
 

@roamer_1

I honestly don't know if I should be sad or grateful. I am thinking the sooner we settle this issue once and for all time ,the better.

[roamer_1]

@roamer_1

I honestly don't know if I should be sad or grateful. I am thinking the sooner we settle this issue once and for all time ,the better.

@sneakypete

That's right.