Some Justice for New Orleans Gun Owners

[Dragoon68]

Originally posted by hillclimber:
Yes Poncho, they continually try to get us separated from our guns, but the second amendment stands firmly in the way. They ultimately will succeed if we continue on the path of a living constitution. But registering the guns does not require a possession change. You would continue to retain possession. Incedently, the criminal simply wouldn't comply with registration demands.

The next step after registration is "safe keeping" by the government. Proponents will claim you could go to your friendly police station to check out "your" weapon for "limited use" in an "approved shooting range" under "proper supervision" by "responsible authorities".

The next step after than is complete ban of all private weapons by the government in the interest of "public safety". Proponents will claim their on going argument that this will lower the incidence of criminal acts with weapons. Criminals will be very strong proponents.

 

[Hardsheller]

This is exactly what happened in Canada.

 

[Dragoon68]

First New Orleans and now FEMA tries to limit gun ownership and possession.

Extract from NRA-ILA Alert of 14 Oct 2005:
FEMA GUN BAN YET ANOTHER SLAP FOR LOUISIANA GUN OWNERS

Under pressure from NRA, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is "reconsidering" a ban on the possession of firearms in the trailer parks providing homes for hundreds of families left homeless by hurricane Katrina.

As the experience on the streets of New Orleans showed us, there is a demonstrable need to protect life and family after a disaster. Yet, according to an October 12, Associated Press article, FEMA has had a general policy for several years to prohibit guns at such parks anywhere in the country.

The AP also reported that FEMA spokesman Butch Kinerney said that they were "trying to figure out who wrote the rules and what the intent was." The result, however, is clear--600 families were deprived of the option of keeping a firearm for self-defense.

NRA Executive Vice President Wayne LaPierre threatened legal and legislative action against FEMA, which is already facing Congressional scrutiny for its mismanagement of the government response to hurricane Katrina.

"Whether it's a national disaster, a flu pandemic, or an earthquake, the Constitution can't be thrown out the window," said LaPierre.

We still need to hear from members who have been a victim of gun confiscation in Louisiana. If you have personally had a gun confiscated in Louisiana since Hurricane Katrina hit, please call (888) 414-6333. Be prepared to leave only your name and immediate contact information so we can get back to you. Once again, we are seeking contact information from actual victims of gun confiscation in Louisiana only.

If you would like to contribute to our legal and legislative efforts in Louisiana, please go to secure.nraila.org/Contribute.aspx. For additional information, please visit www.NRAILA.org, or e-mail us at ila-contact@nrahq.org.

We must constantly be on guard against these type illegal government actions.