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NRA-ILA Comments On Situation In New Orleans
Friday, September 09, 2005
Numerous media sources are reporting on a campaign by New Orleans city authorities to confiscate lawfully-owned firearms from people in the city. Louisiana statute does grant the government, during a state of emergency, broad powers in regulating and controlling firearms.
However, we have seen not just with Hurricane Katrina, but other similar situations, that when police are unable to control the criminal element, people turn to the one freedom that protects all others--the Second Amendment.
While one can certainly understand the dire predicaments of all those affected by Hurricane Katrina, as we have learned throughout history, campaigns to disarm the lawful do nothing to disarm the criminal. And in truth, these restrictions make citizens less safe. Despite the valiant efforts of many law enforcement officers and rescue workers, too many of those left in the wake of Katrina are ultimately responsible for their own security and safety and that of their families and loved ones. This is especially true when communication is virtually non-existent and police can't be quickly summoned to respond to calls for help. At these times, lawful gun ownership is paramount to personal safety.
Of course, the entire situation in New Orleans is constantly in flux. But rest assured NRA is monitoring this situation very closely and will address any activity by the government that unduly infringes upon the rights of lawful gun owners at the appropriate time. As we learn more, we will report to our members accordingly. In the interim, however, we join with all Americans in offering our thoughts, prayers, and assistance to the victims and survivors of this terrible natural disaster.
http://www.nraila.org/CurrentLegisla...d.aspx?ID=1725
ATTENTION TO ALL LOUISIANA - MISSISSIPPI - ALABAMA FIREARM DEALERS
Tuesday, September 06, 2005
Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama Federal Firearms Licensees (FFLs) are currently experiencing technical difficulties when attempting to call 1-800 numbers, via telephone, due to hurricane Katrina.
If you are unable to reach the Federal Bureau of Investigation's (FBI) National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) Section Call Center at 877-324-6427 or the FBI NICS Section Customer Service at 877-444-6427, the FBI NICS Section is providing you with an alternate telephone number to process your FBI NICS Firearm Checks.
Please attempt the 877 call center and/or customer service numbers first, if your call can not be completed as dialed then please hang up and call directly to the FBI NICS Customer Service at 304-625-0259. Telephone number 304-625-0259 will connect you directly to the FBI NICS Customer Service where you can request your firearm background checks.
We are sorry for any inconvenience this interruption may cause you and are working diligently with your telecommunication providers to correct the problem. Thank you.
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