The US Department of Homeland Security declares: "Workers supporting the operation of firearm or ammunition product manufacturers, retailers, importers, distributors, and shooting ranges" are essential. This decision will have an impact on various court cases across...
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On the Glenn Beck Show: Explaining why people should be buying more guns during the Coronavirus crisis
Dr. John Lott talked to Glenn Beck about states that are closing down gun stores and why people need guns for protection now more than is normally the case. (Friday, March 27, 2020, from 11:35 to 11:45 AM) Glenn Beck: "John is the really, truly a national treasure. He...
At National Review: Are Gun Stores ‘Essential’ Businesses? Yes, especially when jails and prisons are releasing inmates early.
Dr. John Lott has a new piece at National Review on states closing gun stores by claiming that they are "non-essential." Law-abiding citizens want the right to buy a gun, especially in the midst of a pandemic. Police have stopped responding to many 911 calls, and...



