The Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep & Bear Arms has petitioned the Supreme Court for a review of its case challenging the ban on interstate handgun sales to citizens from other states.
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Chicago Loses Again, Federal Court Rules In Favor of Gun Ranges in SAF Lawsuit
“Today’s ruling is a victory for citizens of Chicago who want to exercise their rights,” Alan Gottlieb said, “and particularly for Rhonda Ezell, who has been steadfast in her resolve.”
Last Words on Justice Antonin Scalia
Comments from prominent Second Amendment lawyers on this rock of conservative “Originalism” and the effect his passing may have on the future of the court.
Progress on Washington DC’s Concealed Carry Rules Reset Back to Square One
DC Attorney General Karl Racine gloated that the decision was “good news for public safety in the District of Columbia”…
U.S. Representative Massie Urges Courts to Protect Second Amendment
We expect the Court to recognize that the State Department exceeded the authority granted to it by Congress & violated the 1st, 2nd, & 5th Amendments to the Constitution, said Rep. Massie.
Second Amendment Foundation Victory Again Shows Gun Rights Restoration IS Possible
A federal judge ruled that a man convicted of a misdemeanor crime several years ago, may not lose his Second Amendment rights under a federal gun control statute…
CCRKBA Wins SAF-Funded Case On Interstate Handgun Transfer Ban
The Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep & Bear Arms recently won a major court ruling involving interstate handgun transfers & whether a ban on such transfers meets constitutional muster…
Federal Ban On Interstate Sale Of Handguns Ruled Unconstitutional
A Federal judge rules that the ban on the interstate sales of handguns is unconstitutional. Alan Gura and SAF have achieved another significant victory…
Alan Gura and SAF 2nd Suit against DC
Alan Gura has filed another second amendment lawsuit, based on the law that was passed by D.C. to prevent the issue of almost all carry permits.
Alan Gura’s reply to Palmer v. D.C. Contempt Defense
Alan Gura wrote a masterful reply to the D.C. government’s contention that it should not be held in contempt in the Palmer v. D.C. second amendment case…
Gun Rights Policy Conference: Trouble at O’Hare
Hundreds Show up for the Gun Rights Policy Conference in Chicago, even with the crises of Air Control at O’Hare airport.
Alan Gura to Speak at 29th Annual Gun Rights Policy Conference
As well as leaders from the Citizens Committee, SAF, Gun Owners of America, Jews for the Preservation of Firearms Ownership, the Firearms Coalition, Illinois State Rifle Association…
Second Amendment Foundation’s Biggest Victory Yet
The city will now be forced to allow residents from D.C and other states to conceal carry firearms within its boundaries…
Huge Win for Gun Rights in Palmer v. D.C.
Alan Gura and Second Amendment Foundation win again!! D.C. Ban On Right to Carry Ruled Unconstitutional…
Supplemental Briefs Filed In SAF’s California PENA Case ( Microstamping )
It is important for the court to understand that the microstamping requirements now included in California’s law simply cannot be met…
Supreme Court Still Considering New Jersey Gun-Permit Rights Case
The case of Drake v. Jerejian was expected to be heard in private conference by the nine Justices last Friday. Orders were issued today & the Drake case wasn’t among those cases denied or accepted by
Pro-Second Amendment Lawyer Alan Gura Visits Raleigh
Alan Gura will speak at Federalist Society luncheon, February 13, 2014…
Peña v. Cid Case Update (Challenge to California’s Handgun Roster)
In lingering a bit beyond the one-hour mark, it was clear that the court had a full picture of the briefing and the record as well as a clear understanding of the issues and gravity of the case…
Mehl v. Blanas: An Important Decision In A Now-Irrelevant Handgun Carry Case
We at CalGuns Foundation are working hard to have the right to carry a firearm recognized in California through various legal actions and other efforts, not the least of which is our Second Amendment lawsuit …
Second Amendment Justice League – Winning in the Courts
Alan Gottlieb, founder and EVP of the Second Amendment Foundation, likes to say that he and his team are “winning back firearms freedoms one lawsuit at a time,” and they’ve been doing a great job.
SAF Victory Strikes Down North Carolina Emergency Powers Gun Ban
A North Carolina Judge has just struck down that state’s emergency power ban on firearms and ammo outside the home during a declared emergency, ruling that the provision violates the 2nd Amendment.
District Court Holds Second Amendment Applies Outside the Home
The court concluded that: the right to keep and bear arms extends to carrying outside one’s property, for self-defense and for other reasons. The law interferes with the exercise of this right.
Maryland Ruling Huge Victory for Second Amendment, Says Second Amendment Foundation
Judge Legg’s ruling takes a substantial step toward restoring the Second Amendment to its rightful place in the Bill of Rights and provides gun owners with another significant victory.
NJ2AS President’s Letter for January 2012
We WIN at the NJ Assembly Law & Public Safety hearing, and yet another CITIZEN ACTIVIST who succeeded in getting his town to withdraw an offensive form from their handgun purchase permit procedure.
Washington DC Ordered To Pay $1M In Dick Heller’s Historic Gun Case
A federal judge on Thursday issued an opinion awarding Heller’s attorneys $1,137,072.27 in fees and expenses. The attorneys had argued they should be awarded $3.1 million. Attorneys for the city said the figure should be closer to $840,000..
New Jersey Second Amendment Society President’s Report – 12/9/2011
I ask you all to use this experience to intensify your commitment to making the RKBA the norm in New Jersey…
New Jersey Second Amendment Society President’s Report – 11/27/2011
This weeks President’s Letter is primarily about upcoming events: EVAN NAPPEN will be the featured speaker at our meeting next Saturday December 3, 2011…
Reversal of Dearth v. Holder Opens the Door to More Challenges to Federal Gun Laws
A successful outcome from this decision would begin the start of dismantling the entire federal framework prohibiting the purchase of firearms outside of one’s state of residence…
Alan Gura on Gun Rights
Here is a video of an excellent presentation by Attorney Alan Gura on the topic of gun rights in a Post-Heller and McDonald world…
Second Amendment Foundation Sues NY To Void ‘Good Cause’ Carry Permit Requirement
SAF is joined in the lawsuit by Alan Kachalsky and Christina Nikolov, both Westchester County residents whose permit applications were denied…