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NRA sues over Virgin Island's seizure of guns. Glad to see NRA taking lead on this gun grab by governor of the US Virgin Islands.
WrongI read the actual order, it was posted here in another thread. It was basically a form type letter notifying both the NG and citizens that the NG had been called up and "IF NEEDED" personal property, including but not limited to firearms, COULD be taken by the NG for the purpose of carrying out their duties. This whole thing has been blown way out of proportion. Irma passed over the Virgin Islands 3 days ago and there have been no reports of a single gun being taken.
The governor of every state has the authority to issue a similar order in the event of a disaster in their states as well.
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VG is not quite a state,...
I agree. If we are to maintain any credibility, we have to minimize these knee-jerk reactions. Otherwise, we are no better than our political opponents.I read the actual order, it was posted here in another thread. It was basically a form type letter notifying both the NG and citizens that the NG had been called up and "IF NEEDED" personal property, including but not limited to firearms, COULD be taken by the NG for the purpose of carrying out their duties. This whole thing has been blown way out of proportion. Irma passed over the Virgin Islands 3 days ago and there have been no reports of a single gun being taken.
The governor of every state has the authority to issue a similar order in the event of a disaster in their states as well.
I agree. If we are to maintain any credibility, we have to minimize these knee-jerk reactions. Otherwise, we are no better than our political opponents.
The order is intended so that the NG can resupply themselves without paperwork. So in an emergency, they can walk into Walmart and procure weapons and ammunition. Not so they can go door to door rounding up civilian arms and ammunition.
I agree. If we are to maintain any credibility, we have to minimize these knee-jerk reactions. Otherwise, we are no better than our political opponents.
The order is intended so that the NG can resupply themselves without paperwork. So in an emergency, they can walk into Walmart and procure weapons and ammunition. Not so they can go door to door rounding up civilian arms and ammunition.