🤚 UPHOLD YOUR OATH: Erich Pratt Testifies for Second Amendment Sanctuary Ordinance 🤚

Published on January 29, 2020
Duration: 3:43

Erich Pratt, Senior Vice President of Gun Owners of America, testified before the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors advocating for the county to become a Second Amendment Sanctuary. He argued that state legislation targeting law-abiding citizens, particularly those using commonly owned firearms for self-defense, is unconstitutional. Pratt cited the example of Mrs. Jeremy King, who used an AR-15 to defend her family from armed robbers, and highlighted that proposed legislation could lead to her imprisonment. He urged the Board to uphold their oath and protect citizens' constitutional rights, drawing a parallel to historical sanctuary movements.

Quick Summary

Erich Pratt of Gun Owners of America testified for Fairfax County to become a Second Amendment Sanctuary, arguing that state legislation could imprison citizens for using firearms in self-defense. He urged local officials to uphold their oath and protect constitutional rights, drawing parallels to historical sanctuary movements.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Erich Pratt, GOA
  2. 00:11Call for Second Amendment Sanctuary
  3. 00:33Self-Defense Scenario: Mrs. Jeremy King
  4. 01:27Problem with State Legislation
  5. 01:45Urging Fairfax County Action
  6. 02:13Historical Precedent: Sanctuary Movements
  7. 02:47Plea to Uphold Oath and Rights

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Second Amendment Sanctuary?

A Second Amendment Sanctuary is a local government resolution that signals its intent not to enforce state or federal firearm laws deemed unconstitutional or infringing upon Second Amendment rights. This is a way for local officials to stand up for citizens' constitutional freedoms.

Why is Erich Pratt advocating for Second Amendment Sanctuaries?

Erich Pratt, Senior Vice President of Gun Owners of America, advocates for Second Amendment Sanctuaries to protect law-abiding citizens from what he describes as unconstitutional state legislation that targets responsible gun owners and hinders self-defense.

What are the potential consequences of new firearm legislation discussed?

According to Erich Pratt, new legislation supported by the governor could result in a five-year jail sentence for individuals using commonly owned firearms, like an AR-15, for self-defense to protect their families, even in life-threatening situations.

What historical parallel is drawn to support sanctuary movements?

The historical parallel drawn is the sanctuary movement in the 1800s where Northern states refused to enforce the Fugitive Slave Act, protecting escaped slaves. This is used to illustrate the legitimacy of lower-level officials stepping in to defend constitutional rights.

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