Lynchburg Maintains Second Amendment Sanctuary Status

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The Lynchburg City Council has voted to renew the city's status as a Second Amendment sanctuary, meaning it will not use any resources or personnel to enforce certain state or federal gun control measures that the city deems unconstitutional or inconsistent with the Second Amendment. Lynchburg first adopted this policy in 2023 after the idea was initially rejected by the council in 2020.

Why it matters

The Second Amendment sanctuary movement has gained momentum across the U.S. as a way for local governments to push back against perceived overreach by state and federal authorities on gun rights. Lynchburg's decision reflects the ongoing political tensions and debates around gun control and the role of local governments in enforcing (or not enforcing) certain firearms laws.

The details

On Friday, the Lynchburg City Council voted to renew the city's status as a Second Amendment sanctuary. This policy, first adopted in 2023, means the city will not use any resources or personnel to enforce certain state or federal gun control measures that the council deems unconstitutional or inconsistent with the Second Amendment. The idea of Lynchburg becoming a sanctuary city for gun rights was initially rejected by the council in 2020 before being approved the following year.

• The Lynchburg City Council voted to renew the city's Second Amendment sanctuary status on February 11, 2026.
• Lynchburg first adopted the Second Amendment sanctuary policy in 2023 after the idea was rejected by the council in 2020.