The Second Amendment Foundation, California Rifle & Pistol Association, Minnesota Gun Owners Caucus, and Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms filed an amicus brief with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit in Baird v. Bonta, urging the court to strike down California's ban on open carry of firearms.
The Second Amendment Foundation and partners including the National Rifle Association and California Rifle & Pistol Association filed an amicus brief with the U.S. Supreme Court urging review of Patrick Tate Adamiak's case, a Navy veteran sentenced to 20 years for possessing cut-up gun parts and inert training dummies.
Knife Rights' Second Amendment challenge to Minnesota's switchblade ban advanced at a summary judgment hearing where the court expressed skepticism of the State's arguments. Knife Rights' counsel John Dillon presented a focused constitutional framework, while the State struggled to justify its categorical ban on commonly owned switchblades that are legal in most states.
Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) secured a settlement with Pennsylvania State Police permanently revoking their policy on partially manufactured firearm receivers after six years of litigation. The victory, supported by Landmark Firearms LLC, US Rifle LLC, and Polymer80 Inc., ends the threat of the policy that was blocked by preliminary injunction since January 2020.
The Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) and partners including Jews for the Preservation of Firearms Ownership, Center for Human Liberty, American Suppressor Association Foundation, Buckeye Firearms Association, and Meridian Ordnance filed a motion for summary judgment in Roberts v. ATF, challenging NFA registration requirements for short-barreled firearms and silencers following elimination of the $200 tax.
The Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) and Defense Distributed filed a motion for summary judgment in Defense Distributed v. Blanche, challenging the ATF's rule expanding the definition of "firearm" to regulate precursor parts. SAF seeks to vindicate remaining claims after the Fifth Circuit vacated significant portions of the rule.
The Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) announced filing a motion for summary judgment in Roberts v. ATF, challenging the constitutionality of the National Firearms Act of 1934. Plaintiffs including T.J. Roberts, Zachary Cockrell, Meridian Ordnance LLC, Buckeye Firearms Association, Center for Human Liberty, Jews for the Preservation of Firearm Ownership, and American Suppressor Association Foundation argue the NFA violates the Second Amendment and exceeds Congress' enumerated powers.
Final briefs have been filed in a Second Amendment lawsuit challenging Minnesota's switchblade ban. Knife Rights argues the state failed to meet its burden under Supreme Court precedent, while defendants restated previous arguments. A hearing is scheduled before Judge Patrick J. Schiltz on April 24th at the United States District Court in Minneapolis.
Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) filed its reply brief with the First Circuit Court of Appeals in Granata v. Campbell, challenging Massachusetts's ban on modern handguns. The plaintiffs, including FPC members and The Gun Runner, LLC retailer, argue the ban unconstitutionally violates Second Amendment protections.
Gun Owners of America and Gun Owners Foundation announced a major legal victory as the Department of Justice requested dismissal of its appeal regarding the ATF's Biden-era "Engaged in the Business" rule. The preliminary injunction obtained by GOA, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill, Utah Attorney General Derek Brown, and Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch remains in effect.
The Second Amendment Foundation and partners including the American Suppressor Association, National Rifle Association, and Firearms Policy Coalition filed a supplemental reply brief in Brown v. ATF challenging the National Firearms Act's registration requirements for short-barreled firearms and silencers.
California filed opposition to Knife Rights' petition for rehearing en banc regarding a switchblade ban case. The state relied on procedural arguments rather than defending the law's merits under Second Amendment precedent established in Heller and Bruen, according to Knife Rights' analysis of the response.
Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) filed a motion for summary judgment in Morris v. Savannah, challenging a City of Savannah firearm storage ordinance. FPC member Deacon Morris and attorney John R. Monroe of John Monroe Law, P.C. seek to affirm Georgia's firearm preemption law and block local gun control measures.
The Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) filed a motion for summary judgment in Poway Weapons & Gear v. Gonzales, challenging California's 11% excise tax on firearms and ammunition that took effect in July 2024. SAF argues the tax violates Second Amendment protections and contends that fundamental rights cannot be subject to special taxation.
Firearms Policy Coalition announced a motion for summary judgment filed in Poway Weapons & Gear v. CDTFA, challenging California's 11% excise tax on firearms, ammunition, and firearm precursor parts. Plaintiffs Poway Weapons & Gear and Sacramento Gun Range are represented by Cooper & Kirk, PLLC and Michel & Associates, P.C.
Knife Rights presented oral arguments before the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals challenging the Federal Switchblade Act's constitutionality. The judges expressed skepticism of the government's expansive regulatory authority while questioning plaintiffs' standing, though the government conceded plaintiffs have standing and reserves enforcement rights. Daniel L. Schmutter and John Dillon represented Knife Rights in the case.
The Second Amendment Foundation (SAF), joined by the National Rifle Association, American Suppressor Association, California Rifle & Pistol Association, Second Amendment Law Center, Minnesota Gun Owners Caucus, and Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms, filed an amicus brief urging the Supreme Court to grant certiorari in George Peterson v. United States, challenging the National Firearms Act's registration and taxation requirements for suppressors.
The Second Amendment Foundation and partners including the American Suppressor Association, National Rifle Association, and Firearms Policy Coalition filed a supplemental brief in Brown v. ATF challenging the National Firearms Act's constitutionality after the One Big Beautiful Bill eliminated taxes on silencers and short-barreled rifles.
Gun Owners of America (GOA) and Gun Owners Foundation (GOF) secured a legal victory against New York's social media background check requirement for concealed carry licenses. The state consented to an injunction against enforcing the provision requiring applicants to submit three years of social media account information, with litigation continuing against other restrictive provisions.
Knife Rights' critical oral argument appealing the District Court's decision on the Federal Switchblade Act will be held April 1st at 1:00 PM CDT before a three-judge Fifth Circuit panel including Chief Judge Jennifer Walker Elrod, Don R. Willett, and Cory T. Wilson. Live audio will be available via the Fifth Circuit's website.