Emergency Powers Law
During the emergency conditions following Hurricane Katrina in 2005, New Orleans’ police superintendent ordered the confiscation of privately owned firearms, saying “Only law enforcement will be able to have guns.”
While any individual may need firearms for protection at any time, it is during general emergencies that large numbers of people may face an acute need for firearms for that purpose. Today, most states, including Louisiana, have laws prohibiting the seizure or confiscation of lawfully-owned firearms and ammunition during a declared state of emergency.
Saturday, April 14, 2012
On Thursday, April 12, Governor Paul LePage signed another pro-gun bill into law: Legislative Document 1859. This legislation, ...
Monday, April 9, 2012
Members of the House Public Safety Committee have passed a Senate bill that they say would increase legal ...
Wednesday, April 4, 2012
After passing their chamber of origin, three NRA-backed bills continue to garner support in the Oklahoma Legislature. Today, ...
Wednesday, April 4, 2012
The Maine Legislature has sent another pro-gun bill to Governor Paul LePage for his approval. Legislative Document 1859, ...
Tuesday, April 3, 2012
When winter storms slammed North Carolina in early 2010, Gov. Bev Perdue declared a state of emergency.The city ...
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Today, the Minnesota House of Representatives concurred with the Senate version of House File 1467 by an 85 ...
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Several years ago, the Oklahoma Legislature passed a good-faith attempt at “Emergency Powers” protection for gun owners during ...
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Tomorrow, the Minnesota House of Representatives is expected to concur with the Senate version of House File 1467. ...
Thursday, February 23, 2012
Today, the Minnesota Senate passed House Bill 1467 by a 40 to 23 vote. This important reform legislation, ...
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
The Minnesota Senate is scheduled to vote on House File 1467 this Thursday, February 23. HF 1467 has ...
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