Signs on the front doors of Dukes Sport Shop show the hours and conditions to comply with conditions to reopen Wednesday, March 25, 2020, after being closed by last week's ordered shut down of non-essential businesses by Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf, in New Castle, Pa. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
March 26, 2020
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March 26, 2020 10:03 p.m.
Are gun shops 'essential' businesses during a pandemic?
In some parts of the U.S., authorities say gun shops aren't essential businesses and should close during stay-at-home orders meant to slow the coronavirus. In other places, officials are stopping background checks for concealed carry permits. Elsewhere, city leaders have invoked emergency powers allowing bans on gun sales.