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Otero County Commissioners Stand Up for 2nd Amendment via Resolution


Description: The Otero County Commissioners Passed Resolution # 2025-12 Reaffirming the County's Stance on Second Amendment Rights during the April 14, 2025 Public Meeting...

Resolution # 2025-12

A RESOLUTION REAFFIRMING OTERO COUNTY'S STANCE ON THE SECOND AMENDMENT

WHEREAS, the Second Amendment to the United States Constitution provides that "A well regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed"; and

WHEREAS, Article II, Section 13 of the Colorado Constitution similarly affirms that "the right of no person to keep and bear arms in defense of his home, person and property...shall be called in question"; and

WHEREAS, Otero County has a proud history of upholding the rights of its citizens, including through Resolution 2013-07, adopted on February 25, 2013, in which the Board of County Commissioners publicly defended the Second Amendment rights of the people and called upon the State of Colorado and the federal government to enforce existing laws rather than impose additional restrictions on lawful gun ownership; and

WHEREAS, the findings and declarations contained in Resolution 2013-07 remain just as relevant and true today, and the Board continues to stand by its statements recognizing lawful gun owners as responsible members of society and essential to the defense of their homes, communities, and liberties; and

WHEREAS, the Board remains deeply concerned by ongoing legislative efforts that may infringe upon constitutional rights guaranteed to Otero County residents, and believes that rural communities must speak clearly and with resolve in defense of those rights; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Otero County, Colorado, that:

1. The Board of County Commissioners reaffirms and upholds Resolution 2013-07, recognizing it as the foundational statement of Otero County's enduring commitment to Second Amendment rights.

2. The Board affirms its continued support for the constitutional right of Otero County residents to keep and bear arms and expresses its strong opposition to laws or policies that would infringe upon those rights.

3. The Board further affirms its support for the Otero County Sheriff in the exercise of his sound discretion to protect and uphold the constitutional rights of law-abiding citizens.

ADOPTED this 14th Day of April, A.D., 2025.

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