Gun Industry Best Practices
Adopted at the in 2014
WHEREAS, The United States Conference of Mayors has been a strong advocate for common-sense policies that keep guns out of dangerous hands while supporting Second Amendment rights and respecting the rights of law-abiding gun owners; and
WHEREAS, more than 12,000 Americans are murdered with guns every year, and the overwhelming majority of these crimes are committed by individuals who are barred from purchasing or possessing guns under federal law; and
WHEREAS, local governments bear the financial toll of gun violence committed by individuals barred from purchasing or possessing guns under federal law; and
WHEREAS, according to the Bureau of Alcohol, Firearms and Explosives, criminals often obtain guns from federally licensed dealers through theft or through other illegal means; and
WHEREAS, responsible practices by gun manufacturers and distributors help to prevent guns from falling into criminal hands, thus helping to reduce the incidence of gun violence; and
WHEREAS, local governments, because of law enforcement department firearms purchases, are nationally one of the largest purchasers of guns; and
WHEREAS, local law enforcement departments, because of their relationships with gun vendors, are uniquely positioned to promote these gun industry best practices,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that The United States Conference of Mayors identifies gun industry best practices as a critical public safety issue of concern to mayors and cities; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that The United States Conference of Mayors support efforts by mayors and cities across the nation to promote gun industry best practices, such as regular gun inventory checks, employee background checks, employee responsibility training focused on deterring illegal purchasers, and proper securing of firearms.