Ney Votes To Protect Gun Owners' Rights In Times Of Disaster

Ney Votes To Protect Gun Owners' Rights In Times Of Disaster

WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Bob Ney (OH-18) continued his support of every American's Second Amendment rights today by voting with his colleagues in the U.S. House to pass H.R. 5013, the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act.

This bill, which Congressman Ney was a co-sponsor of, prohibits the confiscation of legally owned weapons during national emergencies or presidential declared disasters, unless the confiscation is permitted by other federal or state law. This applies to federal officers and employees, including uniformed services, who receive federal funds, are under the control of federal government, or provide services to such personnel in support of relief efforts.

"It is every American's Second Amendment right to have a legally-owned weapon to protect them and their family," Congressman Ney said today. "This is especially true during a national emergency when many law enforcement officials are focused on relief efforts and cannot get to those who need protection. To confiscate weapons during a time of disaster is a violation of an American's constitutional rights and I'm proud of my vote today for H.R. 5013, which will stop the taking away of legally-owned weapons during emergencies."

In addition, this bill prevents the following:

* Temporary or permanent seizures of firearms, or the authorization of such seizures;
* Requiring the registration of firearms, if registration is not required by federal or state law;
* Prohibiting the possession of a firearm, or issuing regulations or orders prohibiting the possession of a firearm if the possession is permitted under law;
* Prohibiting the carrying of firearms by a person who is otherwise authorized to do so under state or federal laws solely because that person is operating under the direction, control, or supervision of a federal agency.

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