HomeMy WebLinkAboutresolution.council.016-94 RESOLUTION NO. 16
SERIES 1994
A RESOLUTION DECLARING THE ASPEN CITY COUNCIL'S
OPPOSITION TO HOUSE BILL 1025, HOUSE BILL 1076 AND SENATE BILL 90
SUBMITTED TO THE 1994 SESSION OF THE COLORADO STATE LEGISLATURE
WHEREAS, House Bill 1025, House Bill 1076, and Senate Bill 90 have been submitted to
the Colorado State Legislature that would in essence ease restrictions on the issuance of permits
to carry concealed weapons; and
WHEREAS, provisions contained in these bills establishing criteria by which concealed
handgun permits would be issued are of such a nature that law enforcement personnel cannot
accomplish an effective and thorough background investigation of an applicant; and
WHEREAS, the proposed training standards for concealed handgun permit holders are
inadequate and consequently expose the public to the danger of poorly trained and armed
individuals; and
WHEREAS, House Bill 1076 and Senate Bill 90 usurp local control over the issuance of
concealed handgun permits by placing that authority with the Colorado Department of Public
Safety; and
WHEREAS, citizens, visitors and police officers would be exposed to a greater risk due to
the increased number of concealed handguns being carried in the community; and
WHEREAS, law abiding citizens already have the right to possess handguns for personal
~tection in their homes, businesses, and vehicles; and
WHEREAS, under the provisions of House Bill 1025, the City of Aspen could be exposed
to increased liability should the holder of a City of Aspen handgun permit cause injury or death
to an innocent person; and
WHEREAS, increasing the opportunity for citizens to routinely arm themselves in their daily
lives is contrary to the concept of resolving conflict through peaceful means;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ASPEN,
COLORADO that:
The City Council of the City of Aspen oppose House Bill 1025, House Bill 1076 and Senate
Bill 90 as they would be detrimental to the health, safety, and welfare of the City and its citizens.
RESOLUTION ADOPTED AND APPROVED THIS lZ~th date of March, 1994.
A,TfzEST: . /' CITY OF ASPEN
Kathryn SffKoch, City Clerk . Bennett, Mayor
APPROVED IN FORM