Shasta County Second Amendment resolution pushed to March 14th – KRCR

One man at the supervisors meeting held up a sign saying "Hey white nationalists fascists, stop killing us" at the top of the sign.

There was barely any standing room inside the packed board chambers during the first nighttime Shasta County Supervisors Meeting of 2023. Many hot topics were discussed, ranging from the Palo Cedro Town Center Specific Plan to the California Conservation Corps. However, one of the biggest items on the agenda, drawing in the large crowd, was the item related to the Second Amendment Resolution.

The resolution was not approved but voted to be brought back to the agenda at the March 14th meeting.

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Properly permitted visitors can carry their weapons onto county property, however, licensed county employees cannot. Supervisor, and Owner of"Jones' Fort" Gun Store, Patrick Jones wanted to change that and brought a resolution to the board prohibiting officials from enforcing any law deemed "unconstitutional," in regards to the Second Amendment.

However, after hours of discussion and public comment, it did not pass: two yeas and two nays with an abstention from Kevin Crye. Instead it was voted on to be brought back so that Supervisor Crye could speak with his lawyer. The vote was made to bring back the item for a possible vote on March 14th.

The resolution was initially drafted and submitted by the California Rifle and Pistol Associationin collaboration with the Shasta County Gun Owners. County staff also revised the resolution to make sure it does not exceed the board's legal authority.

Patrick Jones address the crowd before pubic comment about the resolution he brought forward.{{ }}

This is not the first time an item like this has come up.The board considered adopting a similar resolution almost two years ago. However, Supervisor Joe Chimenti, who was the chairman at that time, pulled the agenda because of the 2021 Boulder Colorado mass shooting, which occurred just a day prior.

During Tuesday's meeting, the public shared mixed opinions. Some held signs saying, "No! On R4!" Some shared their opposition with the board about supporting the second amendment but not the resolution.

Others shared they believed this resolution was the right move and urged the board to vote for it.

The supervisors board room was full with only standing room left.{{ }}

A group of concerned residents are speaking out against the proposed amendment. The Shasta County Citizens for Stable Government filed a cease and desist letter to supervisors Tuesday morning.

According to the Brown Act, agendas for public meetings of governing boards much accurately describe an issue and the actions to be taken, the group said in a release. While the proposed resolution has been heavily edited by Shasta County Counsel, the group expects the board majority will ignore most, if not all, the changes recommended to ensure the document is legally compliant."