Sanctuary: First Amendment For The Second Amendment.

If you are un-aware In November after the elections Governor Northam came on the news in a press conference saying that Virginia is now a state of Democrats.  He also went on to declare his initiatives for 2020 which included Assault weapons bans, Magazine capacities, Background check measures and others.

During the work up of the house of delegates out came SB-64 which is an anti militia law that could cause problems for shooting instructors, Karate instructors, Friends shooting together, and even taking your kid out for a Youth Day Hunt.

Mr Northam by drawing his line in the clay had at that point infuriated the population of Virginia and fanned the flames of revolt.  As of this writing a combination of 90 counties, cities and towns have become 2nd Amendment sanctuaries in the State of Virginia and more are voting every day in the days left in Virginia.  All together there are 95 counties 5 of which will not vote on it.

In light of this there have been threats to Virginians that are pro 2A from the Governor and the Attorney General Mark Herring.  These threats have included Cutting Federal Funding, Calling out the National Guard to search for weapons, Aiding and Abetting Felons charges, Having electricity and phone services cut off.

One thing that I thought was Funny was the governor said that the prospect for new business in Virginia would be hurt by 2A sanctuary because it shows that Virginia cant enforce their own laws.  Again Wrong.  Whats actually showing is that the people of Virginia are telling our State Government "NO GUN CONTROL".  If these laws pass it says to the world that Virginia Government doesn't listen to its people and can not be trusted.

Heres the Kicker.  It has not even been voted on yet and these two are already threatening We the People.

Some say that the Sanctuary declaration is merely a symbolic gesture.  In my own observation this is the 90 different lesser governments utilizing their First Amendment rights by telling our representatives that we do not want George Soros, Michael Bloomburg, Ralph Northam, or Mark Herring dictating and interfering with the constitution of the United States and the constitution of Virginia.  Likewise we the people do hear what they are saying but we are rejecting it.  They were elected to lead the Commonwealth and represent the people of Virginia.  They are not a monarchy or a dictatorship.  Which these two are implying they are.

Mr. Northam, Mr Herring and all representatives in January if you vote on laws, sign them and then enforce them that are against the wishes of a standing majority of Virginians to represent a minority and out of state billionaires you have then betrayed the trust of the people of Virginia, and hence you are traitors.

This is a Richmond County Supporter:

Virginia Red to Virginia Blue: What we face with the 2nd Amendment

As of November 5th 2019 Virginia went to the Democrats with a majority in the Senate, and the house of Delegates.  I don't think it's simply a matter of more Democrats in the state but a mis-management of the Republican Party in Virginia.  When we came into this election I was receiving e-mail after e-mail wanting money and how we have to keep the majority in the Virginia legislature.  What I didn't know at the time was that there were seats in both the Senate and the House that were uncontested by Republicans that were being held by democrats.  30 Seats that we just said please take them they're yours.

On November 6th Gov Northam (Who previously had stated that he would not interfere with Virginias Pro 2nd amendment laws.) announced the initiatives of the 2020 General Assembly making promises of taking our guns and 2A rights.  The scariest bill on the table is SB64.  Though I'm not a lawyer this bill negates the 2nd amendment in Virginia:

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:

1. That § 18.2-433.2 of the Code of Virginia is amended and reenacted as follows:

§ 18.2-433.2. Paramilitary activity prohibited; penalty.

A person shall be is guilty of unlawful paramilitary activity, punishable as a Class 5 felony if he:

1. Teaches or demonstrates to any other person the use, application, or making of any firearm, explosive, or incendiary device, or technique capable of causing injury or death to persons, knowing or having reason to know or intending that such training will be employed for use in, or in furtherance of, a civil disorder; or

2. Assembles with one or more persons for the purpose of training with, practicing with, or being instructed in the use of any firearm, explosive, or incendiary device, or technique capable of causing injury or death to persons, intending to employ such training for use in, or in furtherance of, a civil disorder; or

3. Assembles with one or more persons with the intent of intimidating any person or group of persons by drilling, parading, or marching with any firearm, any explosive or incendiary device, or any components or combination thereof.

2. That the provisions of this act may result in a net increase in periods of imprisonment or commitment. Pursuant to § 30-19.1:4 of the Code of Virginia, the estimated amount of the necessary appropriation cannot be determined for periods of imprisonment in state adult correctional facilities; therefore, Chapter 854 of the Acts of Assembly of 2019 requires the Virginia Criminal Sentencing Commission to assign a minimum fiscal impact of $50,000. Pursuant to § 30-19.1:4 of the Code of Virginia, the estimated amount of the necessary appropriation cannot be determined for periods of commitment to the custody of the Department of Juvenile Justice.

This law outright negates the right to a militia and a right to arm it in Virginia.  Here is something for shooting instructors.  My research has found if you train your students with targets with pictures of people; by this law being put in place you are illegally training your students and are then eligible to be tried on State Felony Charges.  Another part of this attacks Karate,MMA and other martial arts venues because it teaches you to attack or defend against another person.  Other "Common Sense Gun Laws" will cover assault weapons, magazine capacities and Background checks.  I have not been able to verify this but also changes will be made to concealed carry rules and regulations.

Currently in Va there is a fight going on against all the attacks of the Blue Government against the Second Amendment.  Currently 47 counties have voted to become 2nd Amendment Sanctuaries,  9 are not voting, and 36 will be considering and voting in the next several weeks of December.  There are 90 counties in Virginia.

Sen John Edwards (D- Roanoke) was interviewed on WDBJ-7 saying that Sanctuary counties are mute and don't mean anything.  I beg to differ with Sen Edwards.  First these Sanctuary Counties are being set up to protect the rights of the citizens.  Second these counties will be using the Dillon rule to not enforce a law that negates the Bill of rights.  Third it tells The Representatives of said sanctuary counties that we as citizens do not want our second amendment rights infringed and do not vote for these measures.  Fourth and Final it is telling the Legislative Branch that we will take this to the Judicial Branch as a whole to fight these laws.  (Another reason to dislike politicians)

If your county is considering to be a 2nd Amendment Sanctuary County Attend the Board of Supervisors meeting and let them know if you want Tyranny or Freedom.  If your County is already a Sanctuary congratulations and thank you.  If your county is not considering it make them consider and vote for the measure.  They work for you!