Maryland: Governor Hogan Protects Second Amendment – Gun Stores Remain Open
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Maryland: Governor Hogan Protects Second Amendment – Gun Stores Remain Open
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Governor Larry Hogan has issued a “stay-at-home” executive order requiring all individuals to suspend any non-essential activities.
New Jersey: Gun Shop Closure Reversed in New Jersey!
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New Jersey: Gun Shop Closure Reversed in New Jersey!
On Saturday, March 21, Governor Phil Murphy issued Executive Order 107 which shut down the state’s background check system and ruled gun shops non-essential, closing down gun shops along with most other businesses in the state.
Virginia: Gov. Northam Issues Stay-At-Home Order
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Virginia: Gov. Northam Issues Stay-At-Home Order
As the COVID-19 crisis continues, Governor Ralph Northam issued Executive Order 55 today directing Virginians to “Stay at Home” except for conducting essential activities.
Rhode Island: Gun Shops Deemed Essential and Will Remain Open
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Rhode Island: Gun Shops Deemed Essential and Will Remain Open
Governor Gina Raimondo’s order to ban operation of all non-essential businesses will not apply to Ocean State gun shops.  They have rightfully been designated as essential businesses, ensuring that citizens can continue to provide for their own security and safety during this national health crisis.
Kansas: Governor Kelly Issues Executive Order in Response to Covid-19
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Kansas: Governor Kelly Issues Executive Order in Response to Covid-19
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Governor Laura Kelly has issued Executive Order 20-16.  This “stay-at-home” order requires all businesses except those deemed “Essential” to close down.
Another Massive Gun Grab Bill (Re) Introduced
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Another Massive Gun Grab Bill (Re) Introduced
At a time when our nation struggles, everyone’s first and foremost concern is the safety of themselves and their loved ones. However, this doesn’t stop Rep. Hank Johnson (D-GA) from pushing a massive gun grab bill in the U.S. House of Representatives that would leave law-abiding Americans defenseless.
COVID-19 Threatens Health…of Second Amendment
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COVID-19 Threatens Health…of Second Amendment
Our nation continues to struggle with the widespread impact of the COVID-19 virus.  By now, everyone should be aware of the new “social distancing” paradigm, where we are all encouraged to avoid large groups of people, and maintain at least six feet of distance between each other when we do interact.  Regular washing of our hands—which we should have been doing already—is now the norm, and anyone caught coughing or sneezing outside of the confines of their own elbow is at risk of being labeled a pariah.
Firearms Industry Aids in Response to COVID-19
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Firearms Industry Aids in Response to COVID-19
While the nation continues to struggle with the effects of the COVID-19 outbreak, we have seen countless reports of various sectors of industry making sacrifices to help with trying to contain and control the pandemic.  This speaks volumes to the nature of what it means to be an American.  In times of crisis, we band together.
Pandemic Exposes Dangers of So-Called Universal Background Checks
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Pandemic Exposes Dangers of So-Called “Universal” Background Checks
As the COVID-19 pandemic makes its way across the country, Americans are getting an important lesson in the dangers of a placing a prior restraint on the exercise of a constitutional right. The vast increase in those seeking protection in the Second Amendment during this period of uncertainty has caused the FBI’s National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) and Point of Contact State background check systems to buckle. Worse, some jurisdictions that have criminalized the private transfer of firearms have also shut down access to guns stores or their state criminal background check system. This lethal combination of misguided policies has made it impossible for millions of Americans to acquire, or even borrow or lend, firearms during this moment of crisis.