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For Immediate
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2/12/08
Contact:
Michael Hengst
(717) 787-1322
Senate Approves Robbins' Bill Banning Gun
Seizures
22 states have passed similar laws in wake of Hurricane Katrina
Working to uphold and protect the rights of law-abiding citizens, the Senate
today (February 12) unanimously approved legislation introduced by state Senator
Bob Robbins (R-50) that would prohibit government officials from seizing
firearms from individuals -- who are legally permitted to possess them -- during
emergencies or natural disasters.
"This is a victory for our basic rights as American citizens. This unanimous
approval by the Senate of Senate Bill 1172 plainly shows that we support and
guarantee the rights of our citizens," Senator Robbins said. "I hope the House
will act on this measure in an expeditious manner and send it to the Governor
for enactment into law."
Senator Robbins said the need for the basic protection of the right to bear
arms provided by Senate Bill 1172 became apparent in the wake of Hurricane
Katrina when New Orleans police officers confiscated firearms from its citizenry
-- including those who had valid firearms permits. "It is very
unsettling that police officers would be disarming law-abiding citizens at the
very time when they could potentially need these weapons to protect their lives
and their families," Senator Robbins said. "Because of these incidents after
Hurricane Katrina, 22 states -- including Louisiana – have passed legislation
prohibiting these confiscations during a declared emergency."
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