SR 819 forms a study committee to look at all the firearms legislation in a deliberate way. It is not intended to create legislation that has unintended consequences. The study committee shall be composed of five members of the Senate to be appointed by the President of the Senate.

In the event the committee makes a report of its findings and recommendations, with suggestions for proposed legislation, it shall be made on or before January 31, 2009, at which time the committee shall stand abolished.