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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.

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Alaska: Legislature Fails to Pass Pro-2A Legislation as it Adjourns

Friday, May 20, 2022

Alaska: Legislature Fails to Pass Pro-2A Legislation as it Adjourns

At midnight on Wednesday, the Alaska Legislature adjourned from its 2022 Legislative Session. 

Idaho: Legislature Adjourns Sine Die from 2022 Legislative Session

Friday, April 1, 2022

Idaho: Legislature Adjourns Sine Die from 2022 Legislative Session

Yesterday, the Idaho Legislature adjourned from a successful 2022 Legislative Session, having passed two forms of Emergency Powers ...

Idaho: Legislature Passes Additional Emergency Powers Protections for Gun-Owners and Businesses

Tuesday, March 22, 2022

Idaho: Legislature Passes Additional Emergency Powers Protections for Gun-Owners and Businesses

Today, the Idaho Senate passed important Emergency Powers Clarification Measures, House Bill 705.

Alaska: Senate Unanimously Passes NRA-Backed Emergency Powers Legislation

Wednesday, March 16, 2022

Alaska: Senate Unanimously Passes NRA-Backed Emergency Powers Legislation

Today, the Senate unanimously voted to pass NRA-backed Emergency Powers Legislation, Senate Bill 136.

Idaho: Protections for Gun Owners, Businesses and Ranges During Emergencies Headed to the House Floor

Friday, February 18, 2022

Idaho: Protections for Gun Owners, Businesses and Ranges During Emergencies Headed to the House Floor

Yesterday, the Idaho House State Affairs Committee passed Emergency Powers Legislation, Senate Bill 1262.

Alaska: Public Hearing Scheduled for NRA-Backed Emergency Powers Legislation

Friday, February 11, 2022

Alaska: Public Hearing Scheduled for NRA-Backed Emergency Powers Legislation

On Tuesday, February 15th at 3:00pm, the Senate State Affairs Committee has scheduled a public hearing on NRA-backed Emergency Powers Legislation, Senate ...

Idaho: Senate Overwhelmingly Passes Emergency Powers Legislation

Thursday, February 10, 2022

Idaho: Senate Overwhelmingly Passes Emergency Powers Legislation

Today, the Idaho Senate passed Emergency Powers Legislation, Senate Bill 1262.  The measure now heads to the House for ...

Idaho: Senate Committee Passes NRA-Backed Emergency Powers Legislation to the Floor

Tuesday, February 8, 2022

Idaho: Senate Committee Passes NRA-Backed Emergency Powers Legislation to the Floor

Yesterday, the Senate State Affairs Committee passed Emergency Powers legislation, Senate Bill 1262.

Idaho: NRA-Backed Emergency Powers Legislation Introduced

Friday, February 4, 2022

Idaho: NRA-Backed Emergency Powers Legislation Introduced

This week, State Senator Todd Lakey (R-12) introduced NRA-Backed Emergency Powers Legislation, Senate Bill 1262.

Alaska: NRA-Backed Emergency Powers Legislation Set for Committee Hearing

Friday, January 28, 2022

Alaska: NRA-Backed Emergency Powers Legislation Set for Committee Hearing

Next week, the Senate State Affairs Committee is scheduled to consider NRA-backed Emergency Powers Legislation, Senate Bill 136. 

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