SAF BRIEFS SUPPORT SUMMARY JUDGEMENT, INJUNCTION MOTIONS IN ATF LAWSUIT

BELLEVUE, WA – The Second Amendment Foundation and Defense Distributed today filed briefs in federal court in Texas supporting their motions for a preliminary injunction and summary judgment in VanDerStok v. Garland which challenges the ATF’s final rule on unfinished gun receivers and parts kits. The brief supporting SSAF’s summary judgment motion may be read […]
SAF FILES FEDERAL SUIT AGAINST DELAWARE MAGAZINE BAN

BELLEVUE, WA – The Second Amendment Foundation today filed a federal lawsuit challenging the magazine ban adopted by the State of Delaware in June 2022, alleging the ban to be unconstitutional under the Second and Fourteenth amendments. The case is known as Graham v. Jennings. SAF is joined by the Firearms Policy Coalition and two […]
SAF FILES AMICUS BRIEFS IN FEDERAL CASES CHALLENGING GUN BAN FOR PRETRIAL RELEASE

BELLEVUE, WA – The Second Amendment Foundation today filed amicus briefs in two cases challenging the authority of a federal district court in California to impose a ban on firearm possession as a condition of pretrial release. Joining SAF in both briefs are the Firearms Policy Coalition, FPC Action Foundation, Second Amendment Law Center, California […]
FEDERAL JUDGE GRANTS TRO IN SAF CHALLENGE OF NEW JERSEY GUN LAW

BELLEVUE, WA – A federal judge in New Jersey has granted a temporary restraining order in a case brought by the Second Amendment Foundation and several co-plaintiffs in a challenge of that state’s new gun control law which criminalizes carry in a vastly expanded set of “sensitive areas.” U.S. District Judge Renee Marie Bumb in […]
SAF FILES BRIEF FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT IN ILLINOIS GUN CASE

BELLEVUE, WA – Attorneys for the Second Amendment Foundation and its allies have filed a brief supporting their earlier motion for summary judgment in a federal challenge of Illinois’ ban on concealed carry by young adults in a case known as Meyer v. Raoul. The brief was filed today in U.S. District Court for the […]
FEDERAL LAWSUIT CHALLENGES SEMI-AUTO BAN IN NEW YORK STATE

BELLEVUE, WA – A federal lawsuit supported by the Second Amendment Foundation and Firearms Policy Coalition has been filed in New York, challenging that state’s ban on so-called “assault weapons.” Plaintiffs are represented by SAF and FPC attorneys. The complaint was filed in U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, on behalf […]
SAF FILES MEMORANDUM SUPPORTING MOTION FOR P.I. OR SUMMARY JUDGMENT

BELLEVUE, WA – The Second Amendment Foundation has filed a memorandum of points and authorities in support of its motion for a preliminary injunction or, alternatively, a motion for summary judgment in a case known as Renna v. Bonta, which challenges California’s novel ban on hundreds of handgun models under its “Unsafe Handgun Act” (UHA). […]
SAF SUES NEW JERSEY OVER NEW CONCEALED CARRY LAW

BELLEVUE, WA – The Second Amendment Foundation today filed a federal lawsuit against the State of New Jersey, challenging the state’s new gun control law prohibiting licensed concealed carry in an expanded list of so-called “sensitive places,” and further criminalizes carrying an operable handgun “while in a vehicle.” Joining SAF are the Firearms Policy Coalition, […]
SAF VICTORY: FEDERAL JUDGE DECLARES CA FEE-SHIFTING UNCONSTITUTIONAL

BELLEVUE, WA – A federal judge has declared California’s controversial “fee-shifting” tenet of the state’s new gun control law to be unconstitutional, and permanently enjoined the state from enforcing this provision, known as Section 1021.11. It’s a victory for the Second Amendment Foundation and its partners in their lawsuit challenging the statute. SAF founder and […]
SAF, DEFENSE DISTRIBUTED ALLOWED TO INTERVENE IN VANDERSTOK CASE

BELLEVUE, WA – A federal court in Texas has granted a request by the Second Amendment Foundation and Defense Distributed to intervene in a case known as VanDerStok v. Garland, which challenges the authority of the Justice Department and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives to regulate items that are not firearms, as if […]
SAF ATTORNEYS RESPOND TO BONTA, NEWSOM BRIEFS IN CAL. FEE SHIFTING CASE

BELEVUE, WA – Attorneys representing the Second Amendment Foundation and its partners in a challenge of California’s fee-shifting law have filed a consolidated response to court briefs filed by Attorney General Rob Bonta and Gov. Gavin Newsom. California’s new law includes a one-way fee-shifting penalty to discourage lawsuits against restrictive gun laws, creating a chilling […]
CA APPEALS COURT DENIES STAY OF INJUNCTION IN GUN PRIVACY CASE

BELLEVUE, WA — A California appeals court panel has unanimously denied a request from state Attorney General Rob Bonta for an immediate stay of an injunction in a case brought by the Second Amendment Foundation in a challenge of the state law allowing the state Department of Justice to share personal information about firearms owners […]
SAF ATTORNEYS FIGHT STAY REQUEST IN CHALLENGE OF NY CARRY RESTRICTION

BELLEVUE, WA – Attorneys for the Second Amendment Foundation have filed a response to a motion by the State of New York, asking for a stay in SAF’s challenge of New York’s revised concealed carry law which essentially prohibits carry on or in private property. Joining SAF in this lawsuit on behalf of New York […]
SAF FILES 2nd FEDERAL LAWSUIT CHALLENGING OREGON MEASURE 114

BELLEVUE, WA – The Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) has filed its second lawsuit in federal court challenging tenets of Measure 114, the Oregon gun control package narrowly approved by voters in November. This is the fourth federal challenge to the gun control measure, which mandates training and the acquisition of a purchase permit by any […]
FEDERAL JUDGE RULES AGAINST CAL’S ATTEMPT TO MOOT SAF GUN CASE

BELLEVUE, WA – A federal judge in San Diego has rejected an attempt by the State of California to moot a Second Amendment Foundation lawsuit seeking to overturn a Golden State statute designed to penalize any plaintiffs, and their attorneys, in cases challenging California gun control laws. The case is known as Miller v. Bonta. […]
SAF FILES FEDERAL CHALLENGE TO OREGON MEASURE 114, ASKS INJUNCTION, TRO

BELLEVUE, WA – The Second Amendment Foundation today filed a federal lawsuit in U.S. District Court in Portland, Oregon challenging provisions of Ballot Measure 114, the restrictive gun control initiative passed Nov. 8 which bans standard capacity ammunition magazines among its tenets. Joining SAF in the legal action are G4 Archery, Grayguns, Inc., the Firearms […]
SAF FILES BRIEF SUPPORTING MOTION FOR INJUNCTION AGAINST DELAWARE HB 450

BELLEVUE, WA – The Second Amendment Foundation has filed an opening brief in support of its motion for a preliminary and permanent injunction against the State of Delaware and enforcement of House Bill 450, which radically expands the state’s laws and bans so-called “assault weapons.” SAF is joined by the Firearms Policy Coalition, Inc., DJJAMS […]
FEDERAL JUDGE GRANTS PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION IN N.Y. PRIVATE PROPERTY CASE

BELLEVUE, WA – A federal judge in western New York has granted a preliminary injunction against enforcement of the “private property exclusion” tenet of the state’s new gun control law, calling it unconstitutional. The case, known as Christian et. al. v. Nigrelli, et. al., was brought by the Second Amendment Foundation and Firearms Policy Coalition […]
SAF FILES MEMORANDUM IN MOTION FOR INJUNCTION IN CA GUN SHOW BAN CASE

BELLEVUE, WA – The Second Amendment Foundation has filed a memorandum of points and authorities in support of their motion for a preliminary injunction in a case challenging California’s new statute banning gun shows. Joining SAF in this action are the California Rifle & Pistol Association, Inc., Asian Pacific American Gun Owners Association, the Second […]
SAF FILES REPLY SUPPORTING MOTION FOR P.I. IN NY PARKS BAN CASE

BELLEVUE, WA – The Second Amendment Foundation has filed a reply supporting its earlier motion for a preliminary injunction in the case of Christian v. Nigrelli, challenging New York State’s ban on carrying firearms in public parks under the state’s new concealed carry law. SAF is joined by the Firearms Policy Coalition, Inc. and Brett […]