Second Amendment Foundation

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 THANKS LUTH-AR FOR BRONZE CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP

BELLEVUE, WA – The Second Amendment Foundation is pleased to announce that Luth-AR, LLC, founded by Randy Luth and based in Buffalo, Minn. has renewed its corporate sponsorship for 2023 as a Bronze supporting member. “We are once again honored that Luth-AR is continuing to participate in our ‘Corporate Sponsorship Program’ and especially founder Randy […]
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 […]
NEW DRGO STUDY SAYS NO LINK BETWEEN LEGAL GUN SALES AND VIOLENT CRIME

BELLEVUE, WA – Doctors for Responsible Gun Ownership (DRGO)—a project of the Second Amendment Foundation—has released a new study showing there is “no association between increased lawful firearm sales and rates of crime or homicide.” The study, by DRGO member Mark Hamill, MD, FACS, FCCM, is titled “Legal Firearm Sales at State Level and Rates […]
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 LAUNCHES NEW TV CAMPAIGN WARNING OF BIDEN’S POST-ELECTION THREAT

BELLEVUE, WA – With Joe Biden’s midterm election defeat, he now poses an even greater threat to the right of American citizens to keep and bear arms, prompting the Second Amendment Foundation to launch a new television campaign warning the public about the president’s likely plans. “Because of the election’s outcome,” said SAF founder and […]
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 SAYS COURTS MUST ACT SWIFTLY TO STOP BANS ON CARRY IN PLACES OF WORSHIP

BELLEVUE, WA – An FBI Twitter message that it has “received credible information of a broad threat to synagogues in New Jersey” provides ample reason for the federal courts to strike down bans on carrying firearms for personal protection in places of worship. “We ask at this time that you take all security precautions to […]
LAUREN HILL JOINS SECOND AMENDMENT FOUNDATION AS VP OF DEVELOPMENT

BELLEVUE, WA – The Second Amendment Foundation today announced that Lauren Hill has joined the staff as Vice President of Development. In her position Lauren will be responsible for leading SAF’s fundraising and support efforts by identifying and creating new revenue streams and maximizing strategic partnerships. Hill comes to the Foundation with a strong background […]
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 WARNS CAL. CITY AGAINST ZONING TO PREVENT GUN, AMMO RETAIL SALES

BELLEVUE, WA – The Second Amendment Foundation has cautioned the mayor of Redwood City, Calif., against continuing a moratorium on allowing firearms retail sales within its jurisdiction, which could result in litigation against the city on Second Amendment grounds. The city has adopted an “Urgency Ordinance” which placed a moratorium on firearms dealers from opening […]