County declares a Second Amendment sanctuary

Crook County was declared a Second Amendment Sanctuary last week on the passing of a symbolic resolution by the county commissioners.

Resolution 2020-19 recognizes that the Constitution of the United States of America states, “The right of citizens to bear arms in the defense of themselves and the state shall not be denied” in Article 1 and further recognizes that the Second Amendment guarantees the right of citizens to keep and bear arms.

It also notes that citizens of this county derive economic benefit from activities involving firearms.

The resolution was put forth by Sheriff Jeff Hodge at...