Will Russell County leaders elect to declare the county a
second amendment sanctuary county? That
is the question to be answered tonight during a meeting of the Russell County
Fiscal court. The issue of declaring
counties “sanctuary counties” for second amendment purposes has
become a popular topic in recent weeks across the state. Gun rights advocates have recently held
rallies around the state, including last week at the State Capitol, in support
of their position that there should be no laws with regard to the second
amendment right to bear arms. Legislation
has been filed in Frankfort, known as a red flag law, which would establish a
process for law enforcement and family members to seek the temporary, court
ordered removal of firearms if the court determines a person possessing those
firearms is mentally ill and a threat to the safety of others. Advocates of the sanctuary county
resolution argue that such laws are not necessary and unconstitutional. Tonight’s meeting of the fiscal court will
start at six o’clock. WJRS News will
have full details on local news tomorrow…
