WHEREAS, the Association is committed to improving the effectiveness of law
enforcement throughout the state, and;
WHEREAS, the Association is furthermore committed to enhancing the quality of life and
safety of the millions of people who live, work and play in the State of Florida, and;
WHEREAS, it is the responsibility of the Florida Police Chiefs to inform their citizens of
issues which would enhance their safety and the safety of their children, and;
WHEREAS, the Association is aware that some counties of our state are experiencing acute
problems with violent crimes involving the use of firearms, and;
WHEREAS, the problem is exacerbated by the provisions of Florida Statute 790.33 which
preempts counties from passing any local ordinance regulating the purchase and/or sale of firearms
or ammunition, and;
WHEREAS, the Association recognizes that there are significant differences in some
counties that would strongly indicate a need for variances in how they regulate the purchase and sale
of firearms and ammunition, and;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED THAT, the Florida Police Chiefs
Association supports the Florida Constitutional Revision Commission's Proposition Number 12, amending Article VIII, Section 5 of the Florida Constitution, allowing
counties a local option to require a criminal history check and a 3 to 5 day waiting period in connection with the sale of firearms on property open to public access.
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 15th DAY OF JUNE 1998, by the Board of Directors of the Florida Police Chiefs Association, in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.