As per Arizona Governor Doug Ducey having recently issued an Executive Order No. 2020‐12 in an
effort to reduce the spread of COVID‐19.
The order deems certain businesses "Essential Businesses and Operations," which allows them to
continue operations. We are pleased to report firearm and ammunition suppliers and retailers have
been deemed "essential" and will be able to remain open and operating.
Specifically, firearms and ammunition are included in section xv "supplies for essential businesses
and operations" ‐ firearm and ammunition suppliers and retailers for purposes of safety and
security.
The Executive Order also requires cities and counties to coordinate with the state prior to
"issuance," thus prohibiting local entities from ordering retailers to close.
The NSSF® (National Shooting Sports Foundation) worked with the Governor's office to ensure the
firearm and ammunition industry could continue operations.
We thank Governor Ducey for designating firearm and ammunition suppliers and retailers as an essential service, allowing local law
enforcement and individuals to continue to obtain the necessary firearms, ammunition, accessories
and safety‐related items.
During times of emergency, self‐protection and protection of loved ones is vital.
effort to reduce the spread of COVID‐19.
The order deems certain businesses "Essential Businesses and Operations," which allows them to
continue operations. We are pleased to report firearm and ammunition suppliers and retailers have
been deemed "essential" and will be able to remain open and operating.
Specifically, firearms and ammunition are included in section xv "supplies for essential businesses
and operations" ‐ firearm and ammunition suppliers and retailers for purposes of safety and
security.
The Executive Order also requires cities and counties to coordinate with the state prior to
"issuance," thus prohibiting local entities from ordering retailers to close.
The NSSF® (National Shooting Sports Foundation) worked with the Governor's office to ensure the
firearm and ammunition industry could continue operations.
We thank Governor Ducey for designating firearm and ammunition suppliers and retailers as an essential service, allowing local law
enforcement and individuals to continue to obtain the necessary firearms, ammunition, accessories
and safety‐related items.
During times of emergency, self‐protection and protection of loved ones is vital.