The COVID-19 pandemic has brought into the forefront discussions on what is an "essential service". One such industry that was controversially designated as essential is the firearms and munitions industry. The right to own firearms is a uniquely American cultural cornerstone. Firearms are mostly used for two purposes hunting and defense. With regard to defense, at its core, the right to bear arms is the right to have the power to defend yourself and your family. Given the uncertain times due to the COVID-19 pandemic, firearm sales could rise benefiting manufacturers like Sturm, Ruger