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. Also, late last week, Attorney General Peter Neronha stipulated that
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Get all the latest news on coronavirus and more delivered daily to your inbox. Sign up here. The National Rifle Association (NRA) on Friday filed a federal lawsuit against California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles County Sheriff Alexander Villanueva after the state’s order to close nonessential businesses has affected firearms retailers. On Wednesday, Newsom’s 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. Businesses, such as gun stores, not closed by the previous Executive Order 53 may remain open. They still “must limit all in-person shopping to no more than 10 patrons per establishment…
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. By executive fiat, the Governor unilaterally ended all purchases of firearms in New Jersey. Gov. Phil Murphy has been one
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. Thankfully, this order cross-references the DHS Guidance deeming certain businesses as “Critical Infrastructure” and allowing them to stay open. In doing so, Larry Hogan has designated gun stores and shooting ranges as “Essential”
Opinion N.J. Gov. Murphy Backs Down, Allows Gun Shops Back Open, SAF Victory – New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy IMG NJ.Gov BELLEVUE, WA – -(AmmoLand.com)- The Second Amendment Foundation declare victory today when New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy backed away from his earlier position on gun shop operations in the state during the current COVID-19
Opinion President Donald J Trump, Gun Group Applauds Trump Admin. For ‘Essential’ Ruling On Gun Shops img NRA-ILA SAF Applauds Trump Admin. For ‘Essential’ Ruling On Gun Shops Washington, DC – -(AmmoLand.com)- Declaring that American gun owners owe President Donald Trump a “very big thank you,” the Second Amendment Foundation today is cheering the announcement
[embedded content] This April, the New Zealand national government banned a sweeping array of legal firearms, including antiques and collectibles. Slated for mandatory “buy-back” using public funds, an estimated 170,000 of the country’s more than 1.2 million legal guns were targeted by the new restrictions. Owners who did not elect to sell their often treasured
Editor Note: Readers, please share this article with your state, local and federal representatives, police departments and sheriffs as well local firearms retailers to make them aware of the new guidance so we can get our local business back to work and fellow Americans the products they need to remain safe. DHS Says Firearms Retailers,
LA Sheriff Villanueva’s official statement posted on Twitter yesterday. U.S.A. -(AmmoLand.com)- LA County Sherriff Alex Villanueva is apparently having a hard time deciding whether or not to follow the supreme law of the land, the US Constitution. While originally, he ordered all gun shops closed to the public, a few days ago he reversed this
Along with a dramatic increase in firearm sales seen coast-to-coast, a run on ammunition has ammo makers cranking up to meet demand. The climb in ammo sales started slowly this month then spiked in the past week, with Google noting a 1350% jump in internet searches between March 11 and March 17 alone. This came
Gun shops across the country are open for business, or closed by gubernatorial edict, depending on the state. The Second Amendment Foundation is planning legal actions challenging such shut downs. (Dave Workman photo) U.S.A. –-(Ammoland.com)- The Second Amendment Foundation’s federal action against New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy just expanded as several new plaintiffs have been
The French military over the past several years has been modernizing from FAMAS bullpup rifles to HK416s, and now will receive Glock G17 Gen 5 MOS pistols and FN SCAR H PR sniper rifles as well. (Photo: French Army) News from Paris is that the French armed forces will be investing millions of Euros in
The NRA Headquarters building U.S.A. -(AmmoLand.com)- 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. Democrats filed so many gun ban, gun control, ammo and magazine ban bills this year that
The Second Amendment Foundation has filed a federal lawsuit against New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy over an executive order that has shut down gun sales in the state. U.S.A. –-(Ammoland.com)- Several days after the Second Amendment Foundation warned the Mayor of New Orleans against suspending firearms sales in reaction to the COVID-19 outbreak, that organization
Adam Caruana and Ben Nightingale shoot their Glocks at a gun range outside Toronto, Ontario. (Photo: Igor Dertkin) Much like the United States, Canada is reporting a surge in gun and ammunition sales as a result of the Coronavirus pandemic. Much of the ammunition and guns sold in Canada are sourced from the US. Shortage
As the nation deals with the coronavirus panic, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker has issued an emergency order that says firearms and ammunition dealers and distributors are “essential” businesses that will stay open. (Dave Workman) U.S.A. –-(Ammoland.com)- Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker got it right with Friday’s emergency order response to the spreading Coronavirus pandemic when he
The new pistol chosen to replace the French Army’s aging MAC 50 and G1 designs is a variant of the Glock G17. (Photo: French Army) Additional details have been made available about the large new contracts won by Glock and FN for the French military. First announced last week by officials in Paris, the largest