The 2A Isn't Suspended Because of COVID

Published on May 4, 2020
Duration: 6:50

This video discusses the impact of COVID-19 on Second Amendment rights, highlighting instances where gun stores and ranges were shut down and concealed carry permits were delayed. It details Gun Owners of America's efforts to combat these restrictions, including working with the Department of Homeland Security to designate gun stores as essential and threatening legal action against holdout counties. The discussion emphasizes that constitutional rights should not be suspended during emergencies.

Quick Summary

During COVID-19, Second Amendment rights faced challenges as some governors and sheriffs attempted to suspend them by closing gun stores and delaying concealed carry permits. Gun Owners of America actively fought these restrictions, successfully advocating for gun stores to be deemed essential and threatening legal action against non-compliant areas.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Eric Pratt of GOA
  2. 00:33Second Amendment Under Threat During Coronavirus
  3. 01:33Governors Shutting Down Gun Stores and Ranges
  4. 01:35Sheriffs Refusing Concealed Carry Permits
  5. 01:39FBI Background Check System Overburdened
  6. 01:52Fixing Background Check Delays
  7. 02:02DHS Designates Gun Stores as Essential
  8. 02:18GOA's Role in DHS Designation
  9. 02:56Legal Action Against Holdout Counties
  10. 03:14Anti-Gunners React to Victories
  11. 03:47Positive Administration Statements vs. State Reality
  12. 04:00Measured by Your Enemies: Winston Churchill Quote
  13. 04:26Mixed Bag: Record Gun Sales vs. Threats
  14. 04:50Second Amendment Under Unprecedented Threat
  15. 05:02Governors' Decrees vs. Legislation
  16. 05:24Pennsylvania Issuing Concealed Carry Permits
  17. 05:32Animus Against Gun Owners
  18. 05:41Harry Reid on Gun Owners of America
  19. 05:55Putting Heat on Legislators
  20. 06:04Sign Up for Free Email Alerts
  21. 06:13Beating Bills Before They Pass
  22. 06:28Support Gun Owners of America

Frequently Asked Questions

Were gun stores considered essential during COVID-19 lockdowns?

Initially, some government designations excluded gun stores. However, following advocacy from groups like Gun Owners of America, the Department of Homeland Security amended its guidance to include gun stores and ranges as essential businesses, allowing them to remain open during shutdowns.

How did COVID-19 affect concealed carry permits?

During the pandemic, some sheriffs' offices stopped issuing new concealed carry permits or renewing existing ones, effectively suspending this Second Amendment right. Gun Owners of America has been actively working to ensure these permits are issued and renewed.

What was the impact of COVID-19 on firearm background checks?

The FBI's National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) became significantly overburdened due to a surge in firearm purchases during the pandemic. This led to substantial delays, with some citizens waiting up to a month to complete their firearm purchases.

What is Gun Owners of America's strategy to protect Second Amendment rights?

Gun Owners of America (GOA) focuses on direct advocacy, including lobbying legislators at state and federal levels, and threatening legal action against entities that infringe upon Second Amendment rights. They also utilize free email alerts to mobilize their members.

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