Thursday, February 7, 2008 - Today, NRA-Authored AJR 46 (Assembly Joint Resolution), introduced by Assemblyman John J. Benoit of Riverside, went into print at the Capitol and became available to Sacramento legislators and staffers. This simple resolution calls for a floor vote in both houses of the California legislature regarding support for the Second Amendment and specifically with regards to the Heller case now before the Supreme Court.

"Joint Resolutions" are often passed to express sentiment or support for a cause or issue outside of the normal scope of state government. AJR 46 places the members of the California legislature on record and asserts that "the California State Legislature supports the Second Amendment to the United States Constitution and the Bill of Rights and supports the decision of the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia."

In the context of state governance, AJR 46 represents "First Strike" legislation that will carve the vote of California lawmakers in stone and help illuminate those who believe in the founding principles of our country and contrast them with those who do not.

AJR 46 will need your support as it comes up for votes in committee and on the floor. At this time, the resolution is expected to next appear before the Assembly Public Safety Committee. For contact tools, the lastest information or to read AJR 46 in it's entirity, please CLICK HERE.