Christian County has joined the growing list of counties to declare themselves as a “Sanctuary County” for gun owners in Illinois. The resolution passed unanimously at Tuesday night’s county board meeting.

Vicki McMahon is a second district county board member and the chair of the Christian County NRA. She says she hopes the growing number of counties passing this type of resolution is sending a loud and clear message lawmakers to Springfield.

Christian County joins the likes of Effingham, Iroquois, Jefferson, Perry and Saline that have passed a similar resolution.

McMahon says the state is infringing on the rights of legal gun owners by passing law restricting the use or possession of specific firearms.