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<blockquote data-quote="RugersGR8" data-source="post: 3030928" data-attributes="member: 56"><p>Here's the NRA's response(in the Fox article posted earlier in the thread):</p><p> </p><p><a href="https://www.nraila.org/articles/20170905/nra-condemns-us-virgin-island-firearm-confiscation-plan" target="_blank">https://www.nraila.org/articles/20170905/nra-condemns-us-virgin-island-firearm-confiscation-plan</a></p><p><strong><span style="font-size: 18px">NRA Condemns U.S. Virgin Island Firearm Confiscation Plan</span></strong></p><p>TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2017</p><p></p><p><em>FAIRFAX, Va. – The National Rifle Association on Tuesday announced its strong opposition to the order signed by U.S. Virgin Islands Governor Kenneth Mapp allowing the government to seize personal firearms and ammunition ahead of Hurricane Irma. The NRA is prepared to engage the legal system to halt the unconstitutional order. </em></p><p><em></em></p><p><em>"People need the ability to protect themselves during times of natural disaster,” said Chris W. Cox, executive director, National Rifle Association Institute for Legislative Action. “This dangerous order violates the constitutional rights of law-abiding citizens and puts their lives at risk.” </em></p><p><em></em></p><p><em>After Hurricane Katrina, New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin instituted a similar order and began confiscating legally owned and possessed firearms. The NRA intervened in federal court and was able to halt the confiscations and obtain an order requiring the return of the seized firearms. The organization then backed federal legislation to prohibit the confiscation of legal firearms from law-abiding citizens during states of emergency. In 2006, President George W. Bush signed this legislation into law. </em></p><p><em></em></p><p><em>“When 911 is non-existent and law enforcement personnel are overwhelmed with search-and-rescue missions and other emergency duties, law-abiding American citizens must be able to protect their families and loved ones. The NRA is prepared to pursue legal action to halt Gov. Mapp's dangerous and unconstitutional order," concluded Cox. </em></p><p></p><p></p><p>© 2017 National Rifle Association of America, Institute for Legislative Action. This may be reproduced. This may not be reproduced for commercial purposes. 11250 Waples Mill Rd. Fairfax, VA 22030 1-800-392-8683(VOTE)</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="RugersGR8, post: 3030928, member: 56"] Here's the NRA's response(in the Fox article posted earlier in the thread): [URL]https://www.nraila.org/articles/20170905/nra-condemns-us-virgin-island-firearm-confiscation-plan[/URL] [B][SIZE=5]NRA Condemns U.S. Virgin Island Firearm Confiscation Plan[/SIZE][/B] TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2017 [I]FAIRFAX, Va. – The National Rifle Association on Tuesday announced its strong opposition to the order signed by U.S. Virgin Islands Governor Kenneth Mapp allowing the government to seize personal firearms and ammunition ahead of Hurricane Irma. The NRA is prepared to engage the legal system to halt the unconstitutional order. "People need the ability to protect themselves during times of natural disaster,” said Chris W. Cox, executive director, National Rifle Association Institute for Legislative Action. “This dangerous order violates the constitutional rights of law-abiding citizens and puts their lives at risk.” After Hurricane Katrina, New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin instituted a similar order and began confiscating legally owned and possessed firearms. The NRA intervened in federal court and was able to halt the confiscations and obtain an order requiring the return of the seized firearms. The organization then backed federal legislation to prohibit the confiscation of legal firearms from law-abiding citizens during states of emergency. In 2006, President George W. Bush signed this legislation into law. “When 911 is non-existent and law enforcement personnel are overwhelmed with search-and-rescue missions and other emergency duties, law-abiding American citizens must be able to protect their families and loved ones. The NRA is prepared to pursue legal action to halt Gov. Mapp's dangerous and unconstitutional order," concluded Cox. [/I] © 2017 National Rifle Association of America, Institute for Legislative Action. This may be reproduced. This may not be reproduced for commercial purposes. 11250 Waples Mill Rd. Fairfax, VA 22030 1-800-392-8683(VOTE) [/QUOTE]
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