Appalled at Board’s Sanctuary Act

To the Editor:
As a resident of Cape May County, I was surprised and appalled at the action taken by my county legislators regarding the declaration of Cape May County as a “Second Amendment Sanctuary.” I can’t help but wonder how many residents knew that this was going to be on the agenda. 
Do they really believe that the majority of constituents are in agreement with this action? I suspect that a limited number of individuals were advised of the action and invited to attend and speak on behalf of their intent. 
This nation is facing a gun violence crisis. There are 100 deaths per day related to guns in this wonderful country of ours. 
New Jersey ranks 45th per capita in gun deaths per year. With strong laws regarding background checks, concealed carry permitting, and red flag laws, New Jersey stands as a model which other states could do well to emulate. 
As a survivor of gun violence, it’s disheartening to me that so many citizens of the United States continue to have to worry when they send their kids off to school, go to the movies, church, the list goes on and one. 
The ability of individuals to get their hands on firearms that are not stored safely or not legally possessed is alarming. 
I believe that my elected officials have the responsibility to do what they can to protect this community, not move forward with meaningless resolutions that undermine the rule of law, foster distrust in law enforcement, and may deter citizens from reporting dangerous situations. 
It’s a fact that 95% of voters support background checks on all gun sales, why wouldn’t they? Furthermore, 85% of voters nationwide support red flag law at a time when suicide is on the rise. Daily reports of tragic deaths occurring as a result of someone having access to a gun that should never have been available to them are horrifying. 
Freeholders must not assume and broadcast that they are speaking for Cape May County, because they are not. 
ED. NOTE: The author’s figures were taken from the website everytownresearch.org. The site states its support fund is an independent, non-partisan 501(c) (3) organization dedicated to understanding and reducing gun violence.