Posted May 13, 2020 5:21 am by Comments

By Chris Eger

Democrat Gov. Phil Murphy closed New Jersey gun stores and gun ranges by executive order in March and, while retailers have been able to reopen after a lawsuit, a second legal challenge is now underway for ranges. (Photo: Chris Eger/Guns.com)
In the Garden State, Gov. Phil Murphy (D) has allowed tennis courts, golf courses and parks to reopen but not outdoor gun ranges, and is now the subject of a federal lawsuit over it.
The lawsuit, filed Tuesday in U.S. District Court, sites Murphy as a defendant along with other New Jersey officials and was brought by healthcare worker Delores Ricci, 59, in conjunction with the Association of New Jersey Rifle & Pistol Clubs.
Ricci, a first-time gun owner, recently purchased a handgun for self-defense and, having no prior firearms experience, believes it is important to head to the range with her new gun. However, contends the lawsuit, Murphy’s March 21 executive order closing all ranges in the state, due to COVID-19 shutdowns, has eliminated that possibility.
This week’s legal filing against Murphy argues the right to keep and bear arms protects the ability to become proficient in firearms use for lawful purposes, one that the Governor’s order has halted.
“The Second Amendment was designed

Source: Guns.com

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