2011-J450

Supporting a national ban on high capacity ammo magazines

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2011-J450


LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION supporting a National ban on high capacity ammo
magazines

WHEREAS, On Saturday, January 8, 2011, a gunman used a high-capacity
magazine to shoot 20 people in a matter of seconds in Tucson, Arizona;
and
WHEREAS, The purpose for the existence of this device is to be able to
shoot as many people as possible as quickly as possible; there is no
valid reason these devices should be available to the general public;
and
WHEREAS, The State of New York outlawed high-capacity magazines in
Chapter 189 of the Laws of 2000; and
WHEREAS, The United States Constitution guarantees to our citizens the
right to bear arms, we should also be able to come together to develop
reasonable laws designed to ensure that this right is exercised safely
and responsibly; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body, pause in its deliberations to
support the idea of a national ban on high-capacity ammo magazines.

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  • 03 / Feb / 2011
    • REFERRED TO FINANCE

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