NRA News: PRESIDENT BUSH SIGNS NRA-BACKED "Disaster Recovery Personal Protection Act," INTO LAW...

"President George W. Bush recently signed legislation that included language based on H.R. 5013, the "Disaster Recovery Personal Protection Act," to prohibit the confiscation of legal firearms from law-abiding citizens during states of emergency. Passage of this legislation became a top priority of NRA following confiscations of lawfully-owned firearms by local officials in New Orleans in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. Prior to the President's recent action, NRA led the charge in passing "emergency powers" laws in 10 states. This new law was part of the Department of Homeland Security appropriations bill.

"I want to thank President George W. Bush for signing this vital measure into law," declared NRA-ILA Executive Director Chris W. Cox. "The chaos and civil disorder our country witnessed in New Orleans after the city effectively suspended the Second Amendment confirmed every law-abiding gun owner's worst fear - that gun confiscations can happen right here in America. As promised, NRA set out to pass legislation at both the federal and state levels to protect the Second Amendment rights of law-abiding American citizens."

The Homeland Security amendment was based on H.R. 5013, the "Disaster Recovery Personal Protection Act," which was introduced in the House by Congressman Bobby Jindal, R-La., and passed the House on July 25 with a broad bi-partisan margin of 322 to 99. Sen. David Vitter, R-La., introduced the Senate version of the bill. Sen. Vitter also championed the first Senate action on a different version of the appropriations amendment, which passed in July by an 84 to 16 vote, one the largest margins of victory ever for an NRA-backed measure.

"The essence of the 'Disaster Recovery Personal Protection Act' was so compelling that it received strong, bipartisan support in Congress," continued Cox. "When 911 is non-existent and law enforcement personnel are overwhelmed with search-and-rescue missions and other emergency duties, law-abiding Americans must have legal protection to defend their families and loved ones in times of emergency. The NRA is honored to have helped guarantee this fundamental freedom."

"GIVE THEM BACK"

As you've read in previous Grassroots Alerts and in the article above, in the wake of Hurricane Katrina, law-abiding citizens had their lawfully owned firearms confiscated by local officials. When citizens needed protection the most, they were stripped of their right to self-defense. As you also read above, President Bush recently signed NRA-backed legislation to ensure such travesties are never repeated.

NRA has launched a new web site-- www.givethemback.com --with shocking video coverage of New Orleans gun confiscations that you'll never see on ABC, CBS, or NBC. This site gives gun owners a stark and brutal reminder of why we must defend our firearm freedoms with passion and vigilance, in Congress, in the courts, on America's city streets.AND ON ELECTION DAY.

This site makes it clear why gun owners can never, ever sit on the sidelines during an election. This site is a slap-in-the-face wake up call for every gun owner who thinks anti-gun politicians don't have the nerve or the will to confiscate our guns. And why they must be defeated before they ever get their hands on power.

Please be sure to visit www.givethemback.com today, and forward the link to your friends, family and fellow gun owners. Remember what happened in New Orleans, and let your voice be heard on Election Day--Vote for Freedom on November 7! With your help, we're going to make the first time in New Orleans the LAST time in America."

Storm troppers masquerading as members of law enforcement beat grandmothers into the ground as they disarmed them for "their own good". This is precisely why grassroots groups are forming to protect the country from police departments that would enslave us, and we're not talking about liberal driven anti's, but law abiding, conservative Americans. Kudos to the NRA for suing the city of New Orleans, and never forget one of the lessons learned from hurricane Katrina. Police officers care not for the US Constitution, nor the Bill of Rights, nor you, I, or anyone, save for their own kind. They demand the right to "go home at night", while gladly leaving us in harms way.

Defend yourself. Join the National Rifle Association, and assist them in maintaining something of a balance as we continue the fight to be Americans.