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The safest society is one in which citiezens do not think weapons are useful for protection, and in which there are few guns.

Accordingly, we support legislation limiting the sale, transport, ownership, and use of firearms and ammunition. We urge that most private weapons ownership of handguns
and all automatic and semi-automatic weapons be prohibited. Regulations for the ownership and use of all firearms should be established and enforced. Such regulations
should include a registration process which provides for a background screening check, a waiting period, and successful completion of a training course in firearms safety.

We are fully aware that firearms control legislation does not take the place of constructive measures to reduce crime and social disorganization. However, just as firearms are means to violent ends, we hope that firearms control, in addition to preventing many untimely
deaths, will be a means of developing support for non- violent methods of resolving problems and contribute to a more peaceful society.

Approved by Southern Regional Committee 10/26/95.
Approved by Northern Regional Committee 10/27/95.