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.
Wednesday, April 4, 2012
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Tuesday, April 3, 2012
When winter storms slammed North Carolina in early 2010, Gov. Bev Perdue declared a state of emergency.The city ...
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
House lawmakers approved a bill to forbid the state from seizing Colorado residents' firearms during a declared state ...
Friday, February 17, 2012
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Friday, February 10, 2012
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Thursday, May 12, 2011
The 2011 legislative session of the Colorado General Assembly adjourned sine die on May 11. During this session, ...
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
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Thursday, December 20, 2007
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Thursday, October 18, 2007
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Monday, October 15, 2007
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