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NRA: Coronavirus Lockdowns Show Danger of Waiting Periods on Gun Purchases external site
The National Rifle Association (NRA) notes that coronavirus shutdowns resulting in the closure of gun stores in various states demonstrate that gun controls the left once pushed as “reasonable” have become anything but.
North Carolina: Wake Co. Sheriff Suspends Pistol Permit Issuance
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North Carolina: Wake Co. Sheriff Suspends Pistol Permit Issuance
At a time when uncertainty about social order has prompted a large number of Americans to exercise their Second Amendment right to self-defense, the office of Wake County Sheriff Gerald Baker announced today that they will not issue new Pistol Purchase Permits until at least April 30th.
State Representative Requests Opinion from Texas Attorney General on Exclusion of Gun Manufacturers & Retailers as Essential Businesses in Local Emergency Orders
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State Representative Requests Opinion from Texas Attorney General on Exclusion of Gun Manufacturers & Retailers as “Essential Businesses” in Local Emergency Orders
Today, State Representative Dustin Burrows (R-Lubbock), Chairman of the Texas House Committee on Ways & Means, formally requested an opinion from Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) on whether city and/or county officials can prohibit the sale of firearms through an emergency order or declaration by excluding firearms manufacturers and retailers as “essential businesses.”
Denver Mayor Exempts Alcohol Stores and Marijuana Dispensaries, not Gun Stores
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Denver Mayor Exempts Alcohol Stores and Marijuana Dispensaries, not Gun Stores
Yesterday, Denver Mayor Michael Hancock issued a city-wide shutdown amidst the current Covid 19 outbreak.
California: Los Angeles Sheriff Orders Gun Stores to Shut Down
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California: Los Angeles Sheriff Orders Gun Stores to Shut Down
Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva is ordering the closure of gun stores in California’s most populous county as non-essential businesses.
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Florida Alert! Dozens of GUN CONTROL Bills Died In Florida This Session – Thank NRA
It was another very tough Legislative Session in Florida this year.  Anti-gun Democrats were emboldened by Michael Bloomberg’s money.  His money had been strategically placed to help pass another major gun control bill.
West Virginia: Gov. Justice Protects Second Amendment
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West Virginia: Gov. Justice Protects Second Amendment
Governor Jim Justice’s recent Executive Order No. 9-20 designates “firearm and ammunition suppliers and retailers” under “Essential Businesses and Operations,” exempting them from being shut down during this state of emergency.
Oregon: Attorney General Amends Title for Anti Self-Defense Initiative
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Oregon: Attorney General Amends Title for Anti Self-Defense Initiative
On March 20th, the Attorney General submitted an amended ballot title for Initiative Petition 40. The state Supreme Court previously sided with NRA on several points in a challenge against IP 40, finding the title and “yes” result statement inadequate to alert voters of the changes proposed to the law.
Wisconsin: Second Amendment Rights Protected by Governor’s Emergency Order
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Wisconsin: Second Amendment Rights Protected by Governor’s Emergency Order
Governor Tony Evers’ recent Emergency Order #12, titled “Safer at Home,” designates “firearm and ammunition suppliers and retailers for purposes of safety and security” under “Essential Businesses and Operations,” exempting them from being shut down during this state of emergency.
Virginia: Gun Stores to Remain Open
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Virginia: Gun Stores to Remain Open
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Governor Ralph Northam’s recently issued Executive Order 53 temporarily places restrictions on numerous businesses across the state. Though it does not designate firearm and ammunition retailers as “essential retail businesses,” they “may continue to operate but must limit all in-person shopping to no more than 10 patrons per establishment… with proper social distancing requirements.”
Pennsylvania: House Judiciary Chairman Vows to Put an End to Ammunition Tax and Permit Requirement Legislation
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Pennsylvania: House Judiciary Chairman Vows to Put an End to Ammunition Tax and Permit Requirement Legislation
On Tuesday, March 10, the House Judiciary Committee received House Bill 2344, legislation that implements a “permit to purchase” for ammunition, as well as a tax on all ammo purchases.
Arizona: Second Amendment Rights Protected by Governor’s Executive Order
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Arizona: Second Amendment Rights Protected by Governor’s Executive Order
Governor Doug Ducey’s recent Executive Order 2020-12 designates “firearm and ammunition suppliers and retailers for purposes of safety and security” under Essential Businesses and Operations, exempting them from being shut down during this state of emergency.
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