Five lines down from the top of Page 24 in the U.S. Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals ruling that struck down the prohibition on selling handguns to young adults is a reminder that Constitutional rights aren’t just for those over 21 years of age. Judge Julius N. Richardson, a Donald Trump appointee, observed, “Looking through […]
Settlement Reached in Cal. ‘Assault Weapon’ Registration Case
A settlement in the long-running case of Sharp v. Becerra, a California case involving a botched computer program ostensibly designed to allow online registration of so-called “assault weapons” has been reached, according to the Second Amendment Foundation, one of the plaintiffs in the case. SAF announced the settlement Monday. The case dates back to 2016, […]
SAF, Partners Get Busy in Court; Are They ‘Extremist’ Groups?
Mother Jones just published an article about the troubles plaguing the National Rifle Association in which it suggested several other, far more “extreme” organizations might move in to fill any void, and among those radical outfits it listed the Second Amendment Foundation. That’s the group currently blazing a legal trail through a maze of offensive […]
Federal Judge Hears Motions in Challenge of WA Gun Control Initiative
A federal judge in Tacoma, WA told both sides in a lawsuit challenging provisions of gun control Initiative 1639 “I don’t share the hyperbole about the evil of guns or the sanctity of the right to self-defense,” before indicating he would rule on competing motions by the end of August. I-1639 is the statewide […]
Huge Victory for 2A as 9th Circuit Panel Smacks CA Magazine Ban
The California Rifle & Pistol Association scored a major victory for gun rights Friday when a Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals panel ruled 2-1 that California’s ban on so-called “large capacity magazines” violates the Second Amendment. The case, known as Duncan v. Becerra, was brought on behalf of several individual citizens including Virginia Duncan—for whom […]
‘Constitution Not On Hold,’ Says Rights Group Over Stalled CCW Apps
Many agencies have “suspended” the process for applying for concealed carry permits and licenses. (Dave Workman) “The constitution wasn’t put on hold because of the coronavirus.” So spoke Alan Gottlieb, founder and executive vice president of the Second Amendment Foundation as he encouraged law enforcement agencies around the country to resume taking applications for concealed […]