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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…

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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…


LA County Sheriff Re-Opens Gun Stores After Lawsuit

Last week the LA County Sheriff closed local gun stores. Following a lawsuit and updated guidance from the Trump administration, he reopened them this week. (Photo: Chris Eger?guns.com) Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva waved…


After Lawsuits, New Jersey Re-opens Gun Shops Closed by COVID Order

New Jersey’s gun shops had to close down last week due to the Governor’s order, but are set to re-open on Tuesday. (Photo: Chris Eger/Guns.com) New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy did some backpedaling Monday on…


Trump Administration: Gun Industry is Essential Business

Updated federal guidance includes gun industry partners as “crucial to community resilience and continuity of essential functions.” (Photo: Chris Eger/Guns.com) The U.S. Department of Homeland Security on Saturday included the firearm industry on the country’s…