A member of Congress suggested that Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam could activate the state’s National Guard and use it to enforce recent gun control measures after a number of counties declared themselves Second Amendment sanctuaries.

H/T: The Epoch Times

We understand and respect the passion people feel for the U.S. Constitution and 2nd Amendment rights. We will not speculate about the possible use of the Virginia National Guard. — Va. National Guard (@VaNationalGuard) December 13, 2019

I expect our Soldiers, Airmen and members of the Virginia Defense Force to be professional and respectful in their discussions about this subject. — Va. National Guard (@VaNationalGuard) December 13, 2019

We will provide regular updates when appropriate during the General Assembly session. Please utilize your chain of command to direct any questions or concerns to my office, and we will do our best to address them." - Maj. Gen. Timothy P. Williams, the Adjutant General of VA — Va. National Guard (@VaNationalGuard) December 13, 2019

Aston (Donale) Donald McEachin https://t.co/vkMx6DKGrv



Are you really trying to start a civil war! — nils harsvick (@NHarsvick) December 14, 2019

Just wodering, ist this how most dictstorships start? We don't care about the will of the people so let's get the military in here to force the laws down their throats! @donaldmceachin @RalphNortham @GunOwners #Virginia #SanctuaryCountieshttps://t.co/5TB8TZCxh4 — Max Haghighi (@Max_Haghighi) December 14, 2019

@Donald_McEachin https://t.co/xoz37kSiry



No worries

Worked out great in Rambo

😳🤣 — Durbin (@durbin64) December 14, 2019

And here's Rockingham County, where 3,000 people packed in to a High School gym to cheer the board voting to adopt 2nd amendment sanctuary status. Needless to say, passion is running very high: