HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 95-C39RESOLUTION NO. 95-C39
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AZUSA IN SUPPORT OF THE CALIFORNIA POLICE CHIEFS
ASSOCIATION POSITION PAPER CONCERNING THE NEED
TO BETTER REGULATE FIREARMS
WHEREAS, In our societal ferment of many and varied conflicting
opinions, dogmatic beliefs and agendas, exists the fast evolving confrontation
between those who strongly believe in a free and unrestricted interpretation of
Amendment II to the U.S. Constitution, directing that the right of the people to keep
and bear arms shall not be infringed, and those who point out, at length, the need to
regulate the distribution and possession of firearms, and
WHEREAS, Into this hotbed of controversy, the California Police Chief
Association has introduced a position paper concerning, not the prohibition as many
are quick to believe, but the much needed regulation of firearms possession, and
WHEREAS, In a well reasoned and professionally objective manner, the
position paper addresses the rapidly escalating national tragedy of largely unregulated
firearm violence, and provides for regulation through (1 )Registration, (2)Ownership and
Possession, (3)Magazine Capacity, (4)Storage, (5)Safety Standards, (6)Concealed
Weapons, (7)Assault Weapons, (8)Unlawful Possession and (9)Mandatory destruction
of unlawful firearms; each point is discussed and presents a conclusion delineating the
methods to be used for implementation.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, The City Council of the City of
Azusa, recognizing the need to establish at least some coherent regulation of the
explosion of carnage, suffering and paranoia surrounding the contemporary experience
of firearms in our society, supports, in principle, the courageous statement by the
California Association of Police Chiefs, in the February 2, 1995, adoption of its very
much needed firearm control position paper.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 20th day of March, 1995.
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I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was duly passed by the
City Council of the City of Azusa at a regular meeting thereof held on the 20th day of
March, 1995, by the following vote of the Council.
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
MADRID, NARANJO, BEEBE ALEXANDER
HARDISON
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE