Videos tagged with Essential Business Designation

The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) is the trade association for the firearms and ammunition industry, representing over 9,000 member organizations. They actively engage in government relations, host SHOT Show, conduct industry research, and promote safety programs like Project Child-Safe, which has distributed over 38 million gun safety kits. The NSSF also advocates for gun stores and ranges to be deemed essential businesses, supports new gun owners through programs like 'First Shots,' and works on suicide prevention initiatives. Their 'Plus-One Movement' encourages existing shooters to mentor new participants, aiming to grow the shooting sports community.

This video from Guns & Gadgets discusses two critical pro-gun bills, HB 865 and HB 781, introduced by Louisiana state representatives. These bills aim to prevent state and local governments from restricting firearm, ammunition, and accessory sales or possession during declared emergencies. The content highlights the importance of these legislative actions in safeguarding Second Amendment rights, especially in light of past emergency-based gun control measures in other states. Louisiana residents are encouraged to contact their representatives to support these vital bills.

Jason Ouimet, Executive Director of the NRA Institute for Legislative Action, discusses how state and local governments are restricting access to firearms for self-defense during the coronavirus pandemic. He highlights the hypocrisy of deeming liquor stores essential while closing gun stores and explains how universal background check laws can prevent lawful firearm transfers when dealers are closed. Ouimet commends President Trump's guidance declaring gun stores essential, which has led to reversals in states like New Jersey.

This video features an interview with Rick Travis of the CRPA discussing the impact of COVID-19 stay-at-home orders on gun control in California. Travis explains how the vague definition of 'essential business' led to attempts to shut down gun stores, impacting new gun owners and the ability to exercise Second Amendment rights. The discussion covers the challenges faced by gun rights organizations, the importance of political engagement, and the need for public support to protect these rights during crises.

The video discusses the designation of gun and ammunition suppliers as essential businesses by Illinois Governor Pritzker, contrasting it with other local attempts to close them. It highlights efforts to get federal recognition of gun stores as essential industries and touches on legal battles in states like North Carolina and New Jersey regarding gun sales during declared emergencies. The discussion emphasizes the importance of maintaining access to firearms and ammunition, especially during times of crisis, and the legal challenges faced by state and local governments attempting to restrict these rights.