That's good that you and your group feel that way. However, not every group of "authorities" believes as you do. Private firearms WERE seized in New Orleans during Katrina, for no other reason than the "authorities" didn't feel private citizens should have them. That is established fact. So while illegal seizure of private property by authorities may be rare, it HAS happened. And in recent times. This is very unfortunate. It has caused people like myself, who have a healthy respect for our government and law enforcement, to start asking questions about their actions.