Madera County lawmakers are considering declaring the county a “Second Amendment Sanctuary.”

The Madera County Board of Supervisors will consider the resolution during Tuesday’s meeting.

Why it matters: Madera County could follow in the footsteps of other counties across the nation by adopting such a resolution that reaffirms a commitment to the Second Amendment. • The resolution would symbolize Madera County’s support for the constitutional rights of lawful gun owners.

Driving the news: The resolution is sponsored by Supervisor Jordan Wamhoff. • His office said the resolution comes in response to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s push for stricter gun control measures. • Some gun control laws that California has on the books includes an assault weapons ban, a red flag law, a 10-day waiting per

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