Trump Administration Steps Up | Firearms Businesses Determined to be Essential!

Published on April 1, 2020
Duration: 6:04

The Trump administration, through the Department of Homeland Security's Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), issued guidance classifying firearm and ammunition manufacturers, retailers, importers, distributors, and shooting ranges as essential critical infrastructure workers during the COVID-19 response. While this guidance is advisory and not binding on states or localities, it has influenced decisions, such as the LA County Sheriff's Department's decision not to recommend closure of firearm businesses.

Quick Summary

The Trump administration, through DHS's CISA, issued guidance on March 28, 2020, classifying firearm and ammunition businesses as essential critical infrastructure. While advisory, this guidance has influenced local decisions, like the LA County Sheriff's Department's decision not to recommend closures of such businesses.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Trump Administration Guidance
  2. 00:12Debate on Essential vs. Non-Essential Businesses
  3. 00:41Federal Clarity: DHS and CISA Guidance
  4. 01:19Guidance Letter Details: March 28, 2020
  5. 01:41Firearms and Ammunition as Critical Infrastructure
  6. 02:11Purpose of the Guidance
  7. 02:35Advisory Nature of the Guidance
  8. 03:16Jurisdictional Discretion
  9. 03:56Step in the Right Direction
  10. 04:16Impact on LA County Sheriff's Department
  11. 04:54LA County Sheriff Backsteps
  12. 05:12Conclusion: Guiding Other Jurisdictions
  13. 05:29Current Outlook and Support

Frequently Asked Questions

What federal agency issued guidance on essential critical infrastructure workers during COVID-19?

The Department of Homeland Security's Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) issued an advisory memorandum on March 28, 2020, identifying essential critical infrastructure workers during the COVID-19 response.

Are firearms and ammunition businesses considered essential critical infrastructure by the federal government?

Yes, the federal guidance from CISA includes workers supporting firearm or ammunition manufacturers, retailers, importers, distributors, and shooting ranges as essential critical infrastructure.

Is the federal guidance on essential businesses binding for states and localities?

No, the guidance is advisory and not a federal directive. States and localities have the discretion to add or subtract essential workforce categories based on their own requirements.

How has the federal guidance impacted local decisions regarding firearm businesses?

The guidance has influenced local decisions, such as the LA County Sheriff's Department deciding not to recommend the closure of businesses selling or repairing firearms and ammunition, citing the federal input.

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