City council in Nelson passed an ordinance, which requires gun ownership. Nelson Georgia is a small town with a population of only 1,300 people.

Those who supported the ordinance requiring gun ownership say it was proposed as a way to make a point about gun rights. Despite the fact that the ordinance requires the people of Nelson to own a gun, those opposed can opt out.

The council members who approved the law believe it will act as a barrier against any future attempt by the Federal Government to confiscate personal firearms, although no such action is to take place.

A member of the city council who supported the measure, Duane Cronic says he knows the ordinance won't be enforced. He does however believe it will make the town safer. He believes the ordinance will protect the town the way a home security sign in the front yard deters burglars and protects a house.  

The measure is called the Family Protection Ordinance. Council members voted unanimously to approve the law that would require every household to own a gun and ammunition.

Lamar Kellett is a Nelson resident; he was a public comment meeting and spoke out against the ordinance. ABC News reported that Kellett questioned the law and why the city council would put a law in place that they are not going to enforce?

ABC News quoted Kellett as saying, "Does this mean now 55 miles an hour speed limits means 65, 80, whatever you choose? There's not a whole lot of difference. A law is a law."

Kellett also told ABC News he believes the ordinance will have no effect and those who do not own guns will not be prompted to run out and buy one.