Trump administration rules gun shops 'essential' amid virus

The Trump administration has ruled that gun shops are considered “essential” businesses that should remain open as other businesses are closed to try to stop the spread of coronavirus.Gun control groups are balking, calling it a policy that puts profits over public health after intense lobbying by the firearms industry.In Los Angeles, for example, County Sheriff Alex Villanueva has twice ordered gun shops in his territory to close, leading to legal challenges from gun rights advocate