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Nothing is more important than protecting ourselves and our families -- especially during these times of uncertainty. Yet, some anti-gun lawmakers are exploiting the COVID-19 pandemic to deny you and your loved ones your fundamental right to self-defense and your Second Amendment rights. 

These anti-gun and anti-self defense extremists deem gun stores "non-essential," they shut down issuance of firearm permits, and, in some locations, they have created extreme delays for background checks required for firearm transfers. Some jurisdictions have even put added restrictions on firearm transfers, making it all but impossible for many law-abiding Americans to exercise their Second Amendment rights.

All of this is happening against a backdrop of reported prisoner furloughs and law enforcement only arresting for the most serious of crimes. 

Just like you, we know that's wrong.

That is why the NRA will keep a constant watch on what is happening nationwide and will work diligently to ensure that you are able to defend yourself and your family during these unprecedented times. In the past four decades, your NRA has led the way to pass Right-to-Carry, Castle Doctrine, and most important for the current crisis, protection against gun confiscation during declared emergencies. This time is no different.

We hope you find this website useful. Please use it to stay updated on what's happening in your town or state and across the country. If you need help or would like to alert us to something happening in your town or state, please contact us here or send us an email at [email protected].

During these difficult times, your NRA is keeping vigilant watch over your right to buy a gun and to make sure you are able to defend yourself and your family. The NRA fights for all law-abiding gun owners, whether they can afford to donate or not. We understand times are tough. But, if you have the means, please help us keep fighting against those politicians who are determined to strip away our right to self-defense and their billionaire backers. Every dollar counts. We thank you in advance.   

If you are unable to help us at this time, please drop us a line and let us know how you and your family are doing. We are always grateful to hear from our members and supporters. Again, a big THANK YOU from all of us here at the NRA.

Stay safe.

 

 

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State preemption law: Ala. Code § 13A-11-61.3(a), (c) and (e) grant the state legislature “complete control over regulation and policy pertaining to firearms, ammunition, and firearm accessories” to “the complete exclusion of any order, ordinance, or rule promulgated or enforced by any political subdivision,” except for the things listed in subsection (g) or otherwise permitted by state law. Any orders, ordinances, or rules promulgated or enforced contrary to the terms of this section are “null and void.” 

Restrictions on firearms and ammunition in a declared state of emergency. A state of emergency may be proclaimed by the governor or by joint resolution of the Legislature. Under Ala. Code § 31-9-8(a), the emergency, whether proclaimed by the governor or by the Legislature, terminates 60 days after the date on which it was proclaimed unless the governor extends the emergency by proclamation or the Legislature extends the emergency by a joint resolution. 

While the governor is generally authorized “to perform and exercise such other functions, powers and duties as are necessary to promote and secure the safety and protection of the civilian population,” § 31-9-8(d) specifically excludes the power to authorize “the seizure or confiscation of any firearm or ammunition from any individual who is lawfully carrying or possessing the firearm or ammunition.” This does not affect the ability of a law enforcement officer, acting in the lawful discharge of his or her official duties, to disarm a person where “the officer reasonably believes that it is immediately necessary” for the safety of the officer or another person. In such cases the officer must return the firearm to the person unless the person is arrested for engaging in criminal activity, or the gun is seized as evidence in a criminal investigation, or the officer determines that the person poses a threat to self or others.

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The Washington Free Beacon  

Monday, April 20, 2020

First-Time Buyers Explain Why Coronavirus Drove Them to Gun Stores in Record Numbers

Aaron Eaton learned how to shoot in the Army back in 2006 but holstered a pistol for the ...

Alabama: Gun Stores to Remain Open

Friday, March 27, 2020

Alabama: Gun Stores to Remain Open

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Governor Kay Ivey and State Health Officer Scott Harris amended the order suspending certain ...

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