A Resolution in Support of H.R. 308/S. 32
The Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Device Act
WHEREAS a “large capacity ammunition feeding device†is defined as a magazine, belt, drum, feed strip, or similar device that will hold more than 10 rounds of ammunition, or that can be readily restored or converted to accept more than 10 rounds (except certain devices for .22 caliber rimfire ammunition only); and
WHEREAS the alleged shooter in the Tucson assassination attempt against Rep. Gabrielle Giffords used a large capacity ammunition feeding device that contained 30 rounds; and
WHEREAS the best time for a nonlethal attempt to stop a mass shooting is when the shooter is changing his/her ammunition feeding device, an opportunity that occurs much less often when that feeding device has a large capacity; and
WHEREAS large capacity ammunition feeding devices serve no sporting purpose, and were illegal under the now-expired federal Assault Weapons Ban; and
WHEREAS Rep. Carolyn McCarthy (D NY-4) and Sen. Frank R. Lautenberg (D NJ) have introduced H.R. 308/S. 32, the Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Device Act, for consideration by the 112th US Congress;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that we support H.R. 308/S. 32, the Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Device Act; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that we commend Rep. Jim McDermott for cosponsoring H.R. 308, and request that Reps. Adam Smith and Jay Inslee also cosponsor H.R. 308; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that we request Senators Murray and Cantwell to cosponsor S. 32; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that we will communicate this resolution to Reps Smith, Inslee and McDermott and Senators Murray and Cantwell, with an inquiry as to actions they will be taking to assure that the Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Device Act is enacted into law; and
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that this resolution be communicated to the Washington State Democratic Central Committee for consideration and adoption.
Adopted _________________ by __________________________
Submitted by Michael Wolfe, smwolfejr@me.com, 330-2181
37th LD Democrats KCDCC Committeeman and Executive Director of Washington CeaseFire