gun production

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…

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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…


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…


Kimber Forced to Halt Ops Due to Cuomo COVID-19 Order

Kimber announced this week they will have to pause production for the time being. (Photo: Chris Eger/Guns.com) New York-based Kimber Manufacturing is the latest gun maker to have to pause operations due to state-ordered stay-at-home…


COVID-19 Closures Force Some Gun Makers to Pause Production

Some gun makers have been forced to cease regular operations at their facilities over local Emergency Orders. (Photo: Chris Eger/Guns.com) Through a mix of state-issued stay-at-home orders and other coronavirus-related conditions, some gun manufacturers have…