Burnet County declares support for gun rights

  • Marble Falls businessman Mark McDonald told Burnet County Commissioners that proposed “legislation that is currently in D.C. has pulled the brakes off of everything” in regard to securing gun rights. Photos by Lew K. Cohn
    Marble Falls businessman Mark McDonald told Burnet County Commissioners that proposed “legislation that is currently in D.C. has pulled the brakes off of everything” in regard to securing gun rights. Photos by Lew K. Cohn
  • Commissioners discussed and approved a resolution March 9 rejecting federal laws that would restrict gun rights. Sheriff Calvin Boyd, pictured here, offered key input on the final resolution.
    Commissioners discussed and approved a resolution March 9 rejecting federal laws that would restrict gun rights. Sheriff Calvin Boyd, pictured here, offered key input on the final resolution.
Burnet County Commissioners approved unanimously a resolution March 9 declaring its status as a “2A Sanctuary County,” becoming the 75th entity in the state to do so. The declaration, stating that “Burnet County supports the Second Amendment,” was passed as a statement to reject federal laws passed to limit the ability of citizens to obtain, bear and/or possess firearms and ammunition as well as…

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