During the 2018 election cycle DSSA created a volunteer program to help pro-gun candidates and legislators get elected. This effort helped protect and keep our gun rights. Now for the 2020 election cycle DSSA has developed and funded a professional effort to get Second Amendment Delawarean’s to support pro-gun candidates and legislators up for re-election. As a patriot join DSSA to support your local pro-gun candidates and legislators get elected. Click on https://dssa.us/volunteer/ and sign up today. Or go to the JOIN DSSA tab at the Home page and click on Volunteer. No donations. Just your support. It’s worth for than money to a politician. Our staff will contact you and connect you with a pro-gun campaign in your area. You also get a free DSSA Campaign Volunteer Tee shirt.
Virginia 24th Judicial Circuit Court Strikes down Governor’s Closing of Indoor Gun Ranges
In a ruling issued on April 27th a Virginia Circuit Court ruled that Governor Northam’s order closing indoor shooting ranges was unconstitutional. The court said that the,
“The plaintiffs have demonstrated a depravation of the constitutional right to keep and bear arms, financial hardship for the business and employees, and lack of training access for its customers. There is also a risk in having new, untrained gun owners relying on those guns in self-defense without previously having had an opportunity to frre them at a range. The Court recognizes the immense pressure and responsibility the Governor has in reducing the spread of COVID-19. However, SafeSide has shown a willingness to conform with what is commonly called “social distancing” as well as the executive order limiting the range to ten patrons at a time. Other evidence like the dividers between shooters, a ventilation system drawing airflow away from shooters, and the HEP A filtration system, leads the Court to conclude that the balance of equities favors granting the temporary injunction.”
Read the Opinion Letter here: Lynchburg Range & Training, LLC d/b/a SafeSide Lynchburg, etc. v. Hon. Ralph S. Northam, et al.,
Safe Gun Storage – Tips for New Gun Owners
If you or someone you know has recently purchased a first firearm – watch this video for some helpful starter tips for safe storage:
New Gun Owner? Please watch this video about Basic Gun Safety Rules
Governor’s Emergency Declaration and the Right to Keep and Bear Arms, Article I, Section 20, Delaware Constitution
On March 12, 2020 Governor John Carney issued a Declaration of a State of Emergency for the State of Delaware Due to a Public Health Threat. There have been five updates since then. The business shutdown dictated by Modification 4, is what most concerns the law abiding gun owners here in Delaware. The order declares gun shops as non-essential businesses and therefore they must shut down. DSSA believes that is unconstitutional. By ordering gun shops to shut down the Governor is depriving the citizens of Delaware that wish to purchase a firearm, for whatever reason, be it hunting, sport, or more importantly protection, the right to keep and bear arms under our Constitution.
As of Tuesday, March 24th, the first gun shop was shut down by virtue of a cease and desist order issued by DEMA and delivered by the Delaware State Police. Starquest Shooting and Survival Supply in Talleyville, was served around 9:00 p.m. In spite of what the guidelines from the Attorney General’s Office said about giving a verbal warning first, the owner, without warning, was simply ordered to shut down under threat of arrest and imprisonment.
As a result of this unconstitutional action by the State of Delaware DSSA has begun the process of taking several actions, which may include legal action, in an attempt to quickly reverse this order and keep any more orders from being served.
While DSSA understands the seriousness of the COVID-19 virus threat, we do not believe that any action by the State of Delaware warrants the violation of our Constitutional Rights under the State Constitution of Federal Constitution.
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