Trump administration deems gun sales a 'critical' activity amid coronavirus crisis
The Trump administration has determined that the firearms industry — from manufacturing to retail sales and shooting ranges — is a “critical” service that should continue to operate amid the coronavirus crisis.
Other critical operations on the lengthy list include energy, telecommunications, food production, emergency services, government offices, transportation and health care. The Los Angeles County sheriff shut down gun stores this month after California Gov. Gavin Newsom left decisions on defining critical infrastructure up to county governments. Gun groups immediately sued.
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