LA County Sheriff: Gun Shops Are Not 'Essential' And Must Immediately Shut Down

Gun shops are not essential businesses and must close immediately, the sheriff of Los Angeles said on Tuesday. The move comes as cities nationwide experience a spike in gun and ammunition sales as coronavirus spreads.

"It's not an issue of banning the sales of guns," Los Angeles Sheriff Alex VillanuevaVillanueva said those in the security business still need to be properly equipped during the pandemic.

There appears to some some disagreement among Los Angeles officials about how gun shops should be classified. The county counsel's office disagrees with the sheriff that gun shops are categorized as nonessential,reports. County Counsel Mary Wickham could not immediately be reached for comment.

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