Virginia Sheriff Offers To Deputize Everyone

Published on December 8, 2019
Duration: 2:56

In response to proposed restrictive gun legislation in Virginia, 43 counties have declared themselves Second Amendment Sanctuary counties. Culpeper County Sheriff Scott Jenkins has stated his willingness to deputize every law-abiding citizen with a firearm to protect them from what he deems 'draconian laws'. This action is presented as a stand against legislation that proponents argue will not deter criminals but will harm law-abiding citizens.

Quick Summary

Culpeper County Sheriff Scott Jenkins has stated his intent to deputize all law-abiding citizens with firearms to protect them from proposed 'draconian' gun laws in Virginia. This action is part of a broader movement where 43 Virginia counties have declared themselves Second Amendment Sanctuaries.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Virginia's 2A Fight
  2. 00:17Guns & Gadgets Intro
  3. 00:32Virginia Goes Blue
  4. 00:37Proposed Gun Bills
  5. 00:472A Sanctuary Response
  6. 00:51County Sanctuary Count
  7. 01:14Culpeper County Sheriff's Action
  8. 01:25Sheriff Scott Jenkins' Statement
  9. 01:44Deputizing Citizens
  10. 01:59Saving the Second Amendment
  11. 02:03Call to Action for Sheriffs
  12. 02:17The Fight Has Started
  13. 02:31Rapid Response
  14. 02:36Subscribe to Channel
  15. 02:44Host Sign-off

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Second Amendment Sanctuary county?

A Second Amendment Sanctuary county is a local jurisdiction that has declared its opposition to certain gun control measures, asserting that they will not enforce laws that they deem to infringe upon the Second Amendment rights of their citizens.

Why did Virginia counties become Second Amendment Sanctuaries?

Many Virginia counties became Second Amendment Sanctuaries in response to proposed legislation that would enact stricter gun control measures, which residents and officials believe would violate constitutional rights.

What action did Sheriff Scott Jenkins of Culpeper County take?

Sheriff Scott Jenkins announced his willingness to deputize every law-abiding citizen in Culpeper County who owns a firearm, as a measure to protect them from what he described as 'draconian' new gun laws.

What are the concerns about proposed Virginia gun laws?

Concerns include that the proposed laws will outlaw firearm ownership and restrict training, and that they will primarily impact law-abiding citizens rather than deterring criminals.

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