California Rifle & Pistol Association Sues Los Angeles Over Order to Close Gun Stores

By Ammoland

Despite federal guidance, City of LA shut down firearm stores as “non-essential.”
The California Rifle and Pistol Association, FFL Guard, and several firearm retailers have sued to force the city to allow their re-opening.

Los Angeles, Calif. – -(AmmoLand.com)- The California Rifle & Pistol Association, FFL Guard, along with several firearm retailers have filed a lawsuit against the City of Los Angeles to block enforcement of the city’s ban on gun store operations under current COVID-19 restrictions.

Despite guidance from the Department of Homeland Security, an order from the State Public Health Officer, and countless legal opinions, several anti-gun jurisdictions in California continue to deny police, first responders, private security, and private citizens access to firearms, ammunition, and information needed to solve crimes.

“Firearm stores provide essential and desperately-needed services for police, first responders, private security, and concerned citizens — including those who want to be prepared for anything, including civil unrest,” said Chuck Michel, the attorney representing CRPA and the other plaintiffs. “The vast majority of jurisdictions in California recognize this. But the city is stubbornly clinging to its opposition to allow people to choose how to best …Read the Rest

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