Action 5.
Regular Board of Supervisors Meeting - 10:00 a.m.
Board of Supervisors
- Meeting Date:
- 11/10/2026
- Title:
- Resolution Proclaiming Cochise County a Second Amendment County
- Submitted By:
- Lara Loewenheim, Board of Supervisors
- Department:
- Board of Supervisors
Presentation:
No A/V Presentation
Recommendation:
Document Signatures:
# of ORIGINALS
Submitted for Signature:
Submitted for Signature:
NAME
of PRESENTER:
of PRESENTER:
Frank Antenori
TITLE
of PRESENTER:
of PRESENTER:
Chairman, District 3
Mandated Function?:
Source of Mandate
or Basis for Support?:
or Basis for Support?:
Information
Agenda Item Text:
Adopt Resolution 26-38, proclaiming Cochise County a Second Amendment County, recognizing the constitutional right to keep and bear arms, addressing lawful firearms ownership and recreational shooting, and affirming the continued applicability of federal and state laws, public safety requirements, and existing County regulations.
Background:
The proposed resolution recognizes Cochise County’s historical connection to lawful firearms ownership, self-defense, hunting, ranching, recreational shooting, and military service. It affirms the protections provided by the Second Amendment to the United States Constitution and Article II, Section 26 of the Arizona Constitution.
The resolution also expresses the Board’s concerns regarding taxation of firearms and ammunition and requests that state officials review applicable tax laws. Additionally, it directs that future County policies and regulations involving firearms be reviewed for consistency with constitutional protections and Arizona law, including A.R.S. § 13-3108.
The resolution does not alter existing laws, interfere with law enforcement authority, or affect prior County decisions or pending enforcement proceedings.
The resolution also expresses the Board’s concerns regarding taxation of firearms and ammunition and requests that state officials review applicable tax laws. Additionally, it directs that future County policies and regulations involving firearms be reviewed for consistency with constitutional protections and Arizona law, including A.R.S. § 13-3108.
The resolution does not alter existing laws, interfere with law enforcement authority, or affect prior County decisions or pending enforcement proceedings.
Department's Next Steps (if approved):
After finalized and recorded the adopted resolution will be transmitted to the Governor, Arizona Attorney General, state legislators representing Cochise County, the County’s congressional delegation, Cochise County Sheriff, and other officials designated by the Board.
Impact of NOT Approving/Alternatives:
If the resolution is not approved, Cochise County will not receive the proposed Second Amendment County designation. Existing constitutional protections, state laws, and County regulations will remain unchanged. The Board may alternatively direct revisions to the proposed resolution.
To BOS Staff: Document Disposition/Follow-Up:
Record and send copies of the recorded document to the Governor, Arizona Attorney General, state legislators representing Cochise County, the County’s congressional delegation, Cochise County Sheriff, and other officials designated by the Board.