Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) filed a reply brief with the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals in Elite Precision Customs v. ATF, challenging federal laws prohibiting licensed firearm dealers from selling handguns to out-of-state buyers. FPC argues the ban is unconstitutional and lacks historical justification.
NSSF, The Firearm Industry Trade Association, announced it will challenge Connecticut's ban on striker-fired handguns signed by Gov. Ned Lamont. Lawrence G. Keane, NSSF's Senior Vice President & General Counsel, stated the law unconstitutionally infringes on Second Amendment rights while ignoring criminals who illegally modify firearms with machinegun conversion devices.
Firearms Policy Coalition filed a federal lawsuit, NRA v. Moore, challenging Maryland's ban on semiautomatic handguns with cruciform trigger bars, including most Glock pistols. The National Rifle Association and Second Amendment Foundation seek a permanent injunction against enforcement of the ban signed by Governor Wes Moore.
The Second Amendment Foundation, National Rifle Association, and Firearms Policy Coalition filed a lawsuit challenging Maryland's Senate Bill 334, which bans machine gun convertible pistols effective January 1, 2027. SAF Executive Adam Kraut stated the law bans nearly every Glock and Glock-style handgun, arguing these commonly owned arms are protected by the Second Amendment.
The Indiana Supreme Court denied the City of Gary's petition to extend a 26-year-old lawsuit against firearm manufacturers, ending the frivolous public nuisance case. NSSF praised the decision as upholding the rule of law and the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act, though the organization warns that gun control groups continue pursuing legal strategies against the firearm industry.
The Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) and partners including Maryland Shall Issue, Firearms Policy Coalition, and Maryland State Rifle and Pistol Association have petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court to review Novotny v. Moore, challenging Maryland's "sensitive places" carry ban that restricts firearm possession in numerous public locations despite the Bruen decision.
The NSSF funded a lawsuit challenging Virginia's ban on Modern Sporting Rifles and standard-capacity magazines, filing an emergency motion for preliminary injunction in Fauquier County Circuit Court. Plaintiffs including Erick Black, Britton Condon, Clark's Gun Shop, Optimus Arms, LLC, and Hexmag USA, LLC argue the law violates the U.S. and Virginia Constitutions, with enforcement set for July 1, 2026.
Firearms Policy Coalition petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court in Novotny v. Moore to strike down Maryland's Gun Safety Act of 2023, which bans public firearm carry. The case involves FPC members, Maryland Shall Issue, and the Second Amendment Foundation, represented by Cooper & Kirk, PLLC and Mark W. Pennak.
The Second Amendment Foundation (SAF), Firearms Policy Coalition, and Brett Christian secured a court victory in Christian v. James, striking down New York's ban on concealed carry on private property open to the public. The Second Circuit affirmed the permanent injunction while upholding the state's park carry ban.
The Second Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in Firearms Policy Coalition's Christian v. James lawsuit that New York's ban on firearms at publicly accessible private property without owner consent violates the Second Amendment. FPC, joined by member Brett Christian and the Second Amendment Foundation, challenged the state's carry restrictions.
Gun Owners of America (GOA), Gun Owners Foundation (GOF), Virginia Citizens Defense League (VCDL), and journalist John Crump filed a lawsuit challenging Virginia's SB749 and SB727, which ban "assault weapons" and public carry. The organizations seek declaratory judgment and injunction to prevent the laws from taking effect July 1st, citing violations of the Second Amendment and Virginia Constitution.
Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC), alongside the National Rifle Association and Second Amendment Foundation, filed a federal lawsuit challenging Virginia's ban on semi-automatic firearms and large-capacity magazines. The complaint, McDonald v. Katz, seeks a permanent injunction against enforcement of the bans, arguing they violate Second Amendment protections.
The National Rifle Association filed lawsuits in Virginia state and federal court challenging Governor Abigail Spanberger's assault weapons and magazine bans. NRA-ILA Executive Director John Commerford stated the organization will pursue legal action against legislation (SB749/HB217) that bans semi-automatic firearms and magazines holding more than 15 rounds.
The Second Amendment Foundation, National Rifle Association, Firearms Policy Coalition, and two private citizens filed a lawsuit challenging Virginia's new assault weapons and large-capacity magazine bans signed by Gov. Abigail Spanberger. SAF Executive Director Adam Kraut and founder Alan M. Gottlieb argue the banned firearms are commonly owned and constitutionally protected.
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.