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Groups Fought to Regulate Guns While Seeking Taxpayer Dollars

At least two national gun control organizations took federal loans during the COVID-19 crisis to stay operational while advocating stronger gun restrictions and prohibitions. (Photo: Guns.com) Second Amendment advocates on Monday slammed prominent anti-gun groups…

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New York City’s Oldest Gun Store Closes for Good

Gone from NYC is the John Jovino Gun Shop, originally founded in 1911. This photo was taken in 2014 (Photo: Ben Philippi/Guns.com) In business in one form or another for over a century, New York’s…


Following Lawsuit, New Jersey Outdoor Ranges to Reopen Friday

Outdoor shooting ranges in New Jersey are set to reopen Friday for the first time since Gov. Murphy ordered them closed on March 21. (Photo: Chris Eger/Guns.com) Just a week after a federal lawsuit against…


Federal Lawsuit Hits Cuomo Over NY Gun Industry Closures

For the past few months, the gun industry in New York– ranging from large manufacturers to small retailers– has been shut down by decree (Photo: Chris Eger/Guns.com) New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is the subject…


New Jersey: First-Time Gun Owner Files Suit to Reopen Outdoor Gun Ranges

Democrat Gov. Phil Murphy closed New Jersey gun stores and gun ranges by executive order in March and, while retailers have been able to reopen after a lawsuit, a second legal challenge is now underway…


Judge Voids Massachusetts Gun Store Closure Order

Gun and ammo retailers in Massachusetts can start reopening for business on Saturday under federal court order (Photo: Chris Eger/Guns.com) On Thursday, a federal court issued an injunction against bans by Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker…


Talking About the Essentials of Today’s Gun Industry

The American firearms industry employs over 300,000 and provides an economic impact that is felt in every community. (Photo: Chris Eger/Guns.com) With so much afoot in the American gun industry in the past couple of…


California Lawmaker Moves to Suspend Gun, Ammo Sales Indefinitely

A state lawmaker is urging California’s governor to close the state’s gun and ammo shops to the general public. (Photo: Chris Eger/Guns.com) A Democratic California Assemblymember is reportedly urging Gov. Gavin Newsom to order a…


ATF Greenlights Drive-up, Curbside Gun Shop Services

The ATF last week clarified that gun shops can conduct services outside of their storefront, such as in a booth in the parking lot or through a drive-up window. (Photo: Chris Eger/Guns.com) Federal gun regulators…


Hi-Point Firearms Temporarily Shuts Down

Ohio’s Hi-Point has been making a line of popular and economical semi-auto handguns and carbines but is putting production on hold this week. (Photo: Chris Eger/Guns.com) Ohio-based Hi-Point Firearms announced Tuesday they have chosen to…