Ammoland Inc. Posted on March 21, 2020 by AmmoLand Editor Duncan Johnson
NSSF sent a letter to the Department of Homeland Security to implore officials to consider the firearm and ammunition industry to be listed as a “National Critical Infrastructure Industry†and industry employees be clearly identified and listed as “Essential Critical Infrastructure Workers.†This designation would possibly help exempt those businesses from mandatory shutdowns. NSSF pointed out the industry provides the U.S. military and federal, state and local law enforcement agencies with the tools needed to carry out vital national security and public safety missions. Many local law enforcement agencies rely on community retailers and ranges for supplies and training. NSSF believes these services are critical for ensuring public safety and readiness during times of uncertainty.
Dear Director Krebs:
The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) is America’s trade association for the firearm, ammunition, hunting and recreational shooting sports industry. Our over 9,000 member companies include federally licensed manufacturers, distributors and retailers of firearms and ammunition products. On behalf of our members nationwide, I am writing to thank you for your leadership and the ongoing efforts of your agency to combat the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic.
I am also respectfully requesting that your agency designate the firearm and ammunition industry as a “National Critical Infrastructure Industry†and the employees who work in our industry should be clearly identified and listed as “Essential Critical Infrastructure Workers.â€
The firearm and ammunition industry is proud to provide the U.S. military and federal, state and local law enforcement agencies with the tools they need to carry out their vital national security and public safety missions. While we are facing a different kind of war in combating an unprecedented public health crisis, it is imperative that we maintain a strong national defense and maintain public order.
More:
https://www.ammoland.com/2020/03/nssf-requests-firearm-ammo-businesses-listed-critical/
