Madera County Board Unanimously Declares Second Amendment Sanctuary

The Madera County Board of Supervisors voted to declare the county a Second Amendment Sanctuary, expressing support for the right to keep and bear arms and opposing recent state gun laws, specifically California's Assembly Bill 1127, which restricts the sale of firearms that can be converted into fully automatic weapons. The resolution, introduced by Supervisor Jordan Wamhoff, passed 4-0-1 with one abstention and symbolizes the county's alignment with other jurisdictions opposing stricter gun control measures. Although largely symbolic and nonbinding, the resolution affirms the county's commitment to responsible firearm ownership and urges the local sheriff's office to continue processing concealed carry permits and providing free firearms training. The move comes as a response to Governor Gavin Newsom's signing of AB 1127, which effectively bans certain Glock models in California and imposes stricter manufacturing standards. Supporters of the resolution emphasize that it does not create new laws but reaffirms constitutional rights and stands against what they view as burdensome regulations on lawful gun owners. Madera County joins a growing national trend of counties adopting similar sanctuary declarations to oppose state or federal gun control efforts.