The report revealed that licensed firearm dealers (FFLs) were responsible for only 1.6% of the illegal trafficking cases, amounting to 136 cases….
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Battle Over WA Magazine Ban Heats as Judge Strikes Law, Court Stays Order
The battle over a Washington state law banning so-called “large-capacity magazines” was struck down by a Cowlitz County Superior Court judge.
Is There a Doctor in the House, and Is He Asking About Your Guns?
An April 1 article in The Atlantic reveals what appears to be a newly re-energized effort by the medical community to stick its stethoscope where it doesn’t belong: In your gun safe.
Anti-Gun Group Plagiarizes Photos of Top Female Shooters to Gaslight the Public
After Golob responded to the post on Twitter/X and made it clear that she did not give permission to use her likeness or personal information, the group quickly deleted all of its Women’s History Month posts.
SAF’s Court Battle Ramps Up Against the Biden Administration’s Overreach on Gun Rights
ATF has changed the rules. There are millions of common firearms formerly defined as ‘pistols’ covered by the 1968 Gun Control Act that are now defined as ‘rifles.’
Time to End the Federal Medical Marijuana & Gun Ban
Our lawsuit raises very legitimate issues for a growing number of law-abiding citizens whose Second Amendment rights are unquestionably and arbitrarily infringed upon…
SAF Files for Summary Judgement in Challenge to N.Y. Gun Ban
Attorneys representing the plaintiffs in a federal court challenge to New York’s ban on so-called “assault weapons” have filed a brief seeking summary judgment in the case, which is supported by the Second Amendment Foundation.
SAF Wins Summary Judgement in Cal. One Gun a Month Challenge
The Second Amendment Foundation has been granted summary judgement in a federal challenge of California’s One-Gun-A-Month (OGM) purchase law.
SAF Files Brief In New York Case Prohibiting Electronic Arms
Attorneys representing the SAF filed a motion for summary judgment seeking a final resolution to its lawsuit challenging New York state laws prohibiting private citizens from possessing and using stun guns and tasers.
Judge Grants Summary Judgment Against Ca Law Denying Restored Gun Rights
…the Court concludes that California has violated the Second Amendment rights of the individual plaintiffs who had prior felony convictions…
Response Brief Filed In West Va. Challenge Of Handgun Ban For Young Adults
There can be no doubt that the plain text of the Second Amendment protects the rights of 18-to-20-year-olds to purchase firearms, but the Biden ATF thinks differently…
9th Circuit Court Turns Down En Banc Chance to Rule on 2nd Amendment in Junior Sports Magazines, Inc. v. Bonta
“It seems like forever since the 9th Circuit has refused to hear a gun case en banc,” said SAF founder and Executive Vice President Alan M. Gottlieb. “Hopefully, this is a new trend.”
SCOTUS Should Review Maryland’s Semi-Auto Ban: 2nd Amendment Foundation Weekly Recap ~ VIDEO
Suspiciously, the case was fully briefed & argued before a 3-judge panel for the Fourth Circuit. Inexplicably, over a year after argument was held no panel opinion has been issued…
Taurus Joins SAF as Platinum Corporate Partner
The Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) is excited to announce that Taurus Holdings Inc. has joined the organization as a corporate partner at the Platinum level.
Judge Grants Injunction in Public Housing Gun Ban Case: 2nd Amendment Foundation Weekly Recap ~ VIDEO
A federal judge in New York has granted a temporary restraining order in a challenge of a public housing authority gun ban in Cortland, N.Y.
2nd Amendment Foundation Files Appeal Brief In Challenge Of Connecticut Semi-Auto Ban
The Second Amendment Foundation has filed an appeal brief with the 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals in their challenge of the ban on so-called “assault weapons” by Connecticut.
Civil Rights Group to To Maryland: STOP Blaming Gun Owners for Crimes Committed By Criminals
Holding firearms manufacturers and dealers responsible for crimes committed by criminals, who are already prohibited, is “definitely the wrong approach.”
Greene V. Garland & Medical Marijuana: Second Amendment Foundation Weekly Recap ~ VIDEO
Plaintiff Greene currently abstains from purchasing or possessing firearms, being forced to choose between using a medicine or the exercise of his 2nd Amendment rights!?
Second Amendment Foundation Sues over Medical Marijuana 2A Ban
The Second Amendment Foundation has sued the U.S. Government, Attorney General Merrick Garland and two other top federal officials in a challenge of long-standing federal laws and regulations prohibiting gun possession or ownership by medical marijuana users.
Leading Pro-Gun Group Sues DOJ, ATF & FBI Over Medical Marijuana Gun Ban
A federal lawsuit against Attorney General Merrick Garland, the heads of the FBI & ATF, and the U.S. Government, challenging the federal prohibition on gun ownership by medical marijuana users.
Responses Filed To Ca. Prelim. Injunction Motion In Gun Store Surveillance Case
The statute is a sweeping violation of constitutional rights, …it’s not just the 2nd Amendment Gavin Newsom dislikes. He has contempt for the entire Bill of Rights….
2nd Amendment Foundation (SAF) Celebrates 50 Years in the Fight for RKBA
This year marks the 50th anniversary for the Second Amendment Foundation (SAF). Involved in more than 260 legal cases across the nation, litigating & WINNING cases at the highest levels…
Leading Gun Rights Org Files Amicus Brief In Pa Gun Rights Denial Case
The Pennsylvania State Police, argue that the set-aside conviction in Arizona does not exempt Reese from Pennsylvania’s gun control laws…
California Argues that Gunpowder Storage Laws Allow the State’s Magazine Ban
California continues to grasp at straws by attempting to defend its magazine ban based on gunpowder storage laws, at best, a giant stretch of liberal logic….
Heading into 50th Year, Second Amendment Foundation Redefines ‘Full Court Press’
The Second Amendment Foundation is about to celebrate a milestone—its 50th anniversary (founded in August 1974) —and as the organization moves into 2024, it does so with a full head of steam…
California Should Just Admit They Have Lost ~ Gun Safety & Junior Sports Censorship Case
This is yet another example of California’s stubborn reluctance to allow anything relating to firearms and their positive use, including a magazine devoted to safe use of firearms by young people…
Motions Filed in Lawsuit Challenging Handgun Ban For Young Adults
The Second Amendment Foundation in a federal lawsuit challenging the ban on handgun sales to the 18-20-year age group have filed a motion…
Federal Judge Issues Preliminary Injunction Against Ca ‘Sensitive Places’ Law
Federal Judge calls California’s “sensitive places” law severely restricting lawful concealed carry …repugnant to the 2nd Amendment, & openly defiant of the Supreme Court…
Lawsuit Filed to STOP California Law Requiring Spying On Gun Purchases
The state is imposing Orwellian tactics to view & overhear private conversations of anyone who walks into a gun shop or the home of a residence-based firearms dealer…
Federal Judge Strikes Handgun Sales Ban For 18-20 Year Olds In West Virginia
The Biden Justice Department argued that people in this age group were not adults, which was patently ludicrous. The government simply could not defend the constitutionality of the handgun prohibition