SUPPORTING AMERICANS' 2ND AMENDMENT RIGHTS

            WHEREAS, the 2nd Amendment to the United States Constitution affirms the right of Americans to bear arms; and

            WHEREAS, the protections afforded to all Americans under the Bill of Rights are essential to the preservation of our democratic society; and  

            WHEREAS, federal, state and local governments should support policies that protect the ability of citizens to exercise their Constitutional rights,

            NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that The United States Conference of Mayors supports and defends the 2nd Amendment of the United States Constitution.