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.
Tuesday, April 20, 2021
Tomorrow, April 21, the Minnesota House will hold a vote on pro-gun amendments to the House Public Safety ...
Friday, April 16, 2021
On Friday, April 16th, House Majority Leader Representative Cathy Tilton and 14 Second Amendment supporting co-sponsors introduced HB ...
Friday, April 16, 2021
Yesterday, the Montana Senate passed Emergency Powers Legislation, House Bill 504, on third reading.
Wednesday, April 14, 2021
Both the House and Senate are expected to consider Emergency Powers legislation, Senate Bill 370 and House Bill ...
Friday, April 9, 2021
Earlier this week, the Wyoming Legislature adjourned from a very successful 2021 Legislative Session, having sent multiple pro-gun ...
Thursday, April 1, 2021
On March 29, the North Dakota House passed Emergency Powers legislation, Senate Bill 2344, by a 92 to ...
Tuesday, March 30, 2021
Today, the Wyoming House gave final approval to Emergency Powers Legislation, Senate File 155, by an overwhelming 57 ...
Thursday, March 25, 2021
Today, the House Energy and Natural Resources Committee unanimously passed Emergency Powers legislation, Senate Bill 2344, sending the ...
Wednesday, March 24, 2021
This past week and weekend, Governor Kristi Noem signed multiple pro-gun and self-defense bills into law.
Monday, March 22, 2021
On Friday, the Wyoming Senate passed Senate File 67 by a 25 to 4 vote, sending the pro-gun ...