SAF Files Amicus Brief in Nordyke Case, Argues For Strict Scrutiny

The Second Amendment Foundation has filed an amicus curiae brief in the long-running Nordyke v. King case in California, arguing that Second Amendment issues must be decided on a “strict scrutiny” basis, and that an ordinance in Alameda County banning gun shows at the county fairgrounds is unconstitutional because it would not withstand that standard of review.… Read the rest

SAF Wins Injunction v. Chicago Gun Range Ban

In a 3-0 ruling issued July 6, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit has reversed a lower court ruling and ordered that court to issue a preliminary injunction against the City of Chicago on behalf of the Second Amendment Foundation that prevents the city from banning gun ranges inside city limits.… Read the rest

SAF Sues in Maryland Over Handgun Permit Denial

The Second Amendment Foundation and a Baltimore County, MD man today sued Maryland authorities in federal court because the man’s handgun permit renewal was turned down on the grounds that he could not demonstrate “a reasonable precaution against apprehended danger.”

• Case docket: Woolard v.

SAF Sues in New York to Void ‘Good Cause’ Carry Permit Requirement

The Second Amendment Foundation has filed a federal lawsuit against Westchester County, New York and its handgun permit licensing officers, seeking a permanent injunction against enforcement of a state law that allows carry licenses to be denied because applicants cannot show “good cause.”… Read the rest

SAF Sues to Overturn San Francisco Gun Ban

The city appealled SAF’s intial victory overturning the San Francisco Gun Ban. The California Appeals Court has unanimously ruled to uphold the lower court’s decision, so SAF won again. The city then appealed to the California Supreme Court, which again ruled in SAF’s favor.… Read the rest

Gun Rights Organizations File Lawsuit to Stop Seattle Ban

The Second Amendment Foundation, National Rifle Association and five local residents today filed a lawsuit challenging a new Seattle parks regulation that bans firearms, arguing that the ban violates Washington State’s long-standing preemption statute. They are joined by the Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms and the Washington Arms Collectors.… Read the rest

SAF Challenges Arbitrary Denial of Right to Bear Arms in California

The Second Amendment Foundation, Calguns Foundation and three California residents filed a lawsuit seeking to vindicate the right to bear arms against arbitrary state infringement.

• Case docket: Richards v. Prieto 
  (formerly Sykes v. McGinness)

SAF Challenges California Handgun Ban Scheme

The Second Amendment Foundation, Calguns Foundation and four California residents filed a lawsuit challenging a regulation that arbitrarily bans handguns based on a roster of “acceptable” handguns approved by the State of California.

• Case docket: Pena v. Cid

SAF Sues District of Columbia over Carrying of Handguns

The Second Amendment Foundation today filed a lawsuit on behalf of three residents of the District of Columbia and a New Hampshire resident, seeking to compel the city to issue carry permits to law-abiding citizens.

• Case docket: Palmer v. DC

SAF Sues Eric Holder Over Gun Rights of Non-resident American Citizens

The Second Amendment Foundation has filed a lawsuit in U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia against Attorney General Eric Holder, seeking an injunction against enforcement of a federal law that makes it impossible for American citizens who reside outside the United States to purchase firearms while they are in this country.… Read the rest

SAF Challenges D.C. Handgun Ban Scheme

The Second Amendment Foundation and three Washington, D.C. residents today filed a lawsuit challenging a regulation by District of Columbia city government that arbitrarily bans handguns based on a roster of ‘acceptable’ handguns approved by the State of California.

• Case docket: Hanson v.

SAF, NRA Sue Washington State for Discriminating Against Alien Residents

The Second Amendment Foundation, joined by the National Rifle Association, today filed a lawsuit in federal court against the State of Washington, seeking to overturn a state law that discriminates against legal resident aliens who own firearms by violating their Second Amendment rights under the equal protections affirmed by the 14th Amendment.… Read the rest

SAF Stops New Orleans Gun Confiscation

SAF has negotiated with the City of New Orleans to return the guns they illegally-siezed from law-abiding citizens in the aftermath of Hurrican Katrina. If you had a gun siezed, read these instructions on how to get it returned to you.… Read the rest

SAF Files Amicus Brief in Hayes Case

The Second Amendment Foundation has filed an amicus brief with the U.S. Supreme Court in the Supreme Court case of U.S. v. Hayes.

• Read the amicus brief here.

SAF Files Lawsuit Challenging Chicago’s Handgun Ban

Following the 5-4 ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court in the case of District of Columbia v. Heller that the Second Amendment protects an individual civil right to keep and bear arms, and that a municipal gun ban violates that right, the Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) and the Illinois State Rifle Association (ISRA) filed a federal lawsuit challenging the City of Chicago’s long-standing handgun ban.… Read the rest

SAF Files Ohio Lawsuit Defending the Gun Rights of Citizens Living Abroad, Challenges ‘Sporting Purpose’ Restriction

The federal statutes being challenged ban the receipt, sale and purchase of firearms by U.S. citizens who claim legal residency outside the U.S. Expatriates cannot buy guns, and while they can receive guns for ‘lawful sporting purposes,’ they cannot do so for lawful self defense while visiting the U.S.… Read the rest

SAF Sues Library System Over Internet Censorship of Gun Websites

The Second Amendment Foundation and three Washington State residents have filed a federal lawsuit against a north-central Washington regional library system for denying them access to websites that include information on firearms and publications dealing with guns.

Read the release announcing the lawsuit.… Read the rest

SAF Files Texas Lawsuit Defending the Gun Rights of Citizens Living Abroad, Challenges ‘Sporting Purpose’ Restriction

The federal statutes being challenged ban the receipt, sale and purchase of firearms by U.S. citizens who claim legal residency outside the U.S. Expatriates cannot buy guns, and while they can receive guns for ‘lawful sporting purposes,’ they cannot do so for lawful self defense while visiting the U.S.… Read the rest

SAF Files Amici Curiae Brief in Lawsuit; DC Gun Ban Ruled Unconstitutional

The Supreme Court has overturned the DC Gun Ban, ruling that the Second Amendment protects and individual right to keep and bear arms. Alan Gura, the attorney arguing for Americans’ Gun Rights and one of the main forces behind the Heller (formerly Parker) case, has posted the filings to the Supreme Court.… Read the rest