LifeNRA Posted September 11, 2005 Report Share Posted September 11, 2005 NRA-ILA COMMENTS ON SITUATION IN NEW ORLEANS Numerous media sources are reporting on a campaign by New Orleans city authorities to confiscate lawfully-owned firearms from people in the city. Louisiana statute does grant the government, during a state of emergency, broad powers in regulating and controlling firearms. However, we have seen not just with Hurricane Katrina, but other similar situations, that when police are unable to control the criminal element, people turn to the one freedom that protects all others--the Second Amendment. While one can certainly understand the dire predicaments of all those affected by Hurricane Katrina, as we have learned throughout history, campaigns to disarm the lawful do nothing to disarm the criminal. And in truth, these restrictions make citizens less safe. Despite the valiant efforts of many law enforcement officers and rescue workers, too many of those left in the wake of Katrina are ultimately responsible for their own security and safety and that of their families and loved ones. This is especially true when communication is virtually non-existent and police can't be quickly summoned to respond to calls for help. At these times, lawful gun ownership is paramount to personal safety. Of course, the entire situation in New Orleans is constantly in flux. But rest assured NRA is monitoring this situation very closely and will address any activity by the government that unduly infringes upon the rights of lawful gun owners at the appropriate time. As we learn more, we will report to our members accordingly. In the interim, however, we join with all Americans in offering our thoughts, prayers, and assistance to the victims and survivors of this terrible natural disaster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HitRmisS Posted September 13, 2005 Report Share Posted September 13, 2005 Re: NRA-ILA COMMENTS ON SITUATION IN NEW ORLEANS Can you tell me where you found this info becuase i think i'm going to use this as my topic for a constitution related current event Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LifeNRA Posted September 13, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2005 Re: NRA-ILA COMMENTS ON SITUATION IN NEW ORLEANS NRA-ILA COMMENTS ON SITUATION IN NEW ORLEANS Click on the URL in my signature, then look for the NRA-ILA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HitRmisS Posted September 16, 2005 Report Share Posted September 16, 2005 Re: NRA-ILA COMMENTS ON SITUATION IN NEW ORLEANS thanks, i had a hard time finding a topic that interested me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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