SAF FILES FEDERAL LAWSUIT CHALLENGING DELAWARE GUN BAN

BELLEVUE, WA – The Second Amendment Foundation today filed a federal lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of Delaware’s recently-adopted ban on so-called “assault weapons” on the grounds the legislation—known as House Bill 450—violates the Second Amendment. Joining SAF in this legal action are the Firearms Policy Coalition, a Nevada-based group, DJJAMS, LLC, a firearms retailer in […]
SAF FILES BRIEF SUPPORTING MOTION FOR PRELIM. INJUNCTION IN CA ‘FEE SHIFTING’ CASE

BELLEVUE, WA – The Second Amendment Foundation and its partners today filed a nine-page reply brief supporting their earlier motion for a preliminary injunction in their federal court challenge of California’s new one-way fee shifting penalty in the government’s favor that applies only to litigation challenging state gun laws. The case is known as Miller […]
SAF FILES MOTION TO INTERVENE IN CHALLENGE OF NEW GOV’T. ‘FIREARM’ DEFINITION

BELLEVUE, WA – The Second Amendment Foundation has filed a motion to intervene in a federal lawsuit challenging the federal government’s new regulatory definition of a firearm, including the frame or receiver. The case is known as VanDerStok, et.al. v. Garland, et.al. and was filed in U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas, […]
SAF WINS PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION IN CHALLENGE OF NY CHURCH GUN BAN

BELLEVUE, WA – The Second Amendment Foundation has won a preliminary injunction against enforcement of a New York State ban on firearms in places of worship, with U.S. District Court Judge John L. Sinatra, Jr., declaring, “Plaintiffs’ constitutional rights are being violated…” “We are gratified with the speed shown by the court in this matter,” […]
SAF SUPPORTS PREVIOUS MOTION FOR PRELIM. INJUNCTION IN NY CHURCH CASE

BELLEVUE, WA – The Second Amendment Foundation filed further arguments in its motion for a preliminary injunction to go along with the temporary restraining order granted by the court against the State of New York’s enforcement of a “place of worship” firearms ban, telling the federal court “the State’s Place of Worship Ban remains unconstitutional.” “With Plaintiffs suffering ongoing, irreparable […]
SAF FILES AMICUS BRIEF IN CASE CHALLENGING D.C. TRANSIT GUN BAN

BELLEVUE, WA – The Second Amendment Foundation today filed an amicus brief in support of a District of Columbia resident’s motion for a preliminary injunction against the city’s ban on carrying handguns within its public transportation system. The case is known as Angelo v. District of Columbia. “The District of Columbia’s ban on the carrying […]
SAF FILES SUPPLEMENTAL REPLY BRIEF IN MARYLAND GUN BAN CHALLENGE

BELLEVUE, WA – The Second Amendment Foundation and its partners have filed a supplemental brief in their challenge of Maryland’s ban on so-called “assault weapons,” telling the U.S. Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals the state’s position was effectively nullified by the June Supreme Court ruling in the Bruen case. “This is one of four cases […]
SAF FILES REPLY BRIEF CHALLENGING ILL. FOSTER HOME, DAY CARE GUN BAN

BELLEVUE, WA – The Second Amendment Foundation has filed a reply brief in its appeal of a lower court ruling upholding an Illinois ban on firearms for the purpose of immediate self-defense in the homes of law-abiding adults licensed to provide day or foster care. SAF is joined in this action by the Illinois State […]
COURT GRANTS TRO TO SAF IN NEW YORK GUN LAW CHALLENGE

BELLEVUE, WA – A federal court judge in Buffalo, N.Y. has granted a temporary restraining order in a case filed by the Second Amendment Foundation that challenges New York State’s new concealed carry law, declaring the state’s “place of worship” restriction is unconstitutional. “Ample Supreme Court precedent addressing the individual’s right to keep and bear […]
SAF, ISRA VICTORY IN ILL. FOID CASE

BELLEVUE, WA – The Second Amendment Foundation confirmed today its federal lawsuit against the Illinois State Police that compelled the agency to hire additional personnel in order to clear a backlog of applications for Firearm Owner Identification (FOID) cards because the issue has been resolved, and dismissed. The case was known as Marszalek v. Kelly. […]
FED. JUDGE LETS ANTI-GUN GROUP JOIN SAF MAG BAN CASE AS DEFENDANTS

BELLEVUE, WA – A federal judge in Tacoma, Washington has allowed a Seattle-based gun prohibition lobbying group to intervene as a defendant in the Second Amendment Foundation’s challenge of an Evergreen State magazine ban which became effective July 1. The billionaire-backed Alliance for Gun Responsibility requested intervention only days after the law took effect. Their […]
SAF FILES MEMORANDUM FOR TRO AGAINST NY GUN LAW

BELLEVUE, WA – The Second Amendment Foundation and its partners have filed a memorandum in support of their earlier motion for a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction in the case of Hardaway Jr. et.al. v. Bruen, challenging New York state’s restrictive new gun control statute. The lawsuit was filed last week in U.S. District […]
SAF APPLAUDS TENN. COURT RULING AGAINST HOUSING AUTHORITY GUN BAN

BELLEVUE, WA – The Second Amendment Foundation scored a victory in a ruling by a Tennessee Appeals Court panel striking down a gun ban by a public housing authority in the community of Columbia on the grounds it violates the Second Amendment, citing recent Supreme Court language in the case of New York State Rifle […]
SAF SUES NEW YORK OVER CHURCH GUN CARRY PROHIBITION

BELLEVUE, WA – The Second Amendment Foundation today filed suit in federal court challenging the new concealed carry statute in New York State that, among other things, prohibits concealed carry in churches. Joining SAF in this legal action are the Firearms Policy Coalition, Inc. and two private citizens, Bishop Larry A. Boyd of Buffalo and […]
SAF SUES CITY OF GLENDALE, CA OVER GUN BAN ON PUBLIC PROPERTY

BELLEVUE, WA – The Second Amendment Foundation and its partners today filed a federal lawsuit asking declaratory and injunctive relief against the City of Glendale, Calif., its police chief and city clerk. The case is known as CRPA v. Glendale. Joining SAF are the Gun Owners of California and the California Rifle & Pistol Association. […]
SAF FILES MEMORANDUM FOR PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION

BELLEVUE, WA – Attorneys for the Second Amendment Foundation’s challenge of California’s new law that includes a one-way fee-shifting penalty to discourage lawsuits against restrictive gun laws have filed a memorandum of points and authorities in support of their motion for a preliminary injunction. Attorneys Bradley A. Benbrook and Stephen M. Duvernay of the Benbrook […]
SAF DEFENDS MOTION FOR INJUNCTIVE RELIEF IN CALIFORNIA RENNA CASE

BELLEVUE, WA—Attorneys representing the Second Amendment Foundation, Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms and their partners in a federal lawsuit challenging California’s ban on personally-built firearms are now defending their motion for a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction against the state. Joining SAF and CCRKBA in their original legal action, […]
SAF CHALLENGES CT BAN ON SO-CALLED ‘ASSAULT WEAPONS’

BELLEVUE, WA – The Second Amendment Foundation today filed suit in federal district court, challenging the ban on so-called “assault weapons” in Connecticut, and asking for declaratory and injunctive relief. SAF is joined by the Connecticut Citizens Defense League and three private citizens, Eddie Grant, Jr., Jennifer Hamilton, and Michael Stiefel. Named as defendants are […]
SAF ASKS COURT TO DECLARE HANDGUN BAN FOR YOUNG ADULTS UNCONSTITUTIONAL

BELLEVUE, WA – The Second Amendment Foundation today filed a complaint in U.S. District Court in West Virginia, challenging the federal prohibition on handgun sales to young adults ages 18-20, and is asking for a declaratory judgment and injunctive relief. Joining SAF in this legal action are the West Virginia Citizens Defense League and two […]
SAF SUES CALIFORNIA OVER LAW SUPPRESSING GUN LAWSUITS

BELLEVUE, WA – The Second Amendment Foundation today filed suit in federal court in California, asking for injunctive relief and a declaratory judgment against the state’s new law which includes a one-way fee shifting penalty in the government’s favor that applies only to litigation challenging state gun laws. Joining SAF are plaintiffs James Miller; Ryan […]