Chapter 1 · Administration

Article 8. Second Amendment Preservation

Sections 1-801 to 1-802 · 2 sections

1-801 Purpose.

The city hereby declares that as a matter of public policy, pursuant to and in furtherance of the principles of federalism enshrined in the Constitution of the United States, the federal government may not commandeer officers, agents, or employees of this State, or any political subdivision of this state, to participate in the enforcement or implementation of any federal act or regulatory program. It is the intent of this Act to protect the employees of this city, including law enforcement officers, from being directed, through federal executive orders, agency orders, statutes, laws, rules, or regulations, to violate their oath of office and individual rights affirmed under the 2nd Amendment to the Constitution for the United States and Section 4 of the Kansas Bill of Rights.

(Ord. 2048; Code 2025)

1-802 Prohibition on material support or resources for federal enforcement.

(a)No agent, employee, or official of the City of Pleasanton, or any corporation providing services to the City of Pleasanton shall knowingly and willingly provide material support for or participate in any way in the enforcement or implementation of any federal acts, laws, orders, rules or regulations regarding firearms, firearms accessories, and ammunition.

(b)No assets or funds of the City of Pleasanton shall be used, in whole or in part, to engage in any activity that aids a federal agency, federal agent, or corporation providing services to the federal government in the enforcement of or any investigation pursuant to the enforcement of any federal act, law, order, rule, or regulation regarding a personal firearm, firearm accessory, or ammunition.

(Ord. 2048; Code 2025)