PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY, Va. – In a largely symbolic gesture, the Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors has voted unanimously to name Virginia’s largest county as a Second Amendment Sanctuary.

With Democrats now in control of both the House and Senate and a promise from Democratic Gov. Ralph Northam to pursue a list of gun restrictions, residents have reason to be wary.

While not legally binding, the resolution approved following Tuesday’s work session expresses Pittsylvania County’s intent that its public funds not be used to restrict the Second Amendment right to bear arms.

Charlotte, Campbell and Carroll counties already have passed resolutions to become Second Amendment sanctuaries, while several other locations will consider it during upcoming meetings.