While obviously disappointed in the outcome, the Virginia Citizens Defense League Board of directors considers the lawsuit to have been successful because it put the media’s deceptive editing practice
Lawsuits
Adcor Defense, Inc. v Beretta, USA, Ends in 20 Million Dollar Verdict
Adcor Defense is pleased to announce that a Baltimore County jury today rendered a 20 million dollar verdict in a commercial litigation matter, Adcor Defense, Inc. v Beretta, USA, Inc.
Third Circuit Tells Gun Owners They Must Turn In Gun Magazines, Will You Comply
The majority, in an opinion by Judges appointed by President Obama, held that the ban did not violate the 2nd Amendment because it advanced the State’s interest. [in what? disarming free people?]
Michigan Court of Appeals AFFIRMS Arena Authority Preemption
The arena authority is preempted, and the enforcement of their policy against Michigan Open Carry and MGO was illegal. Period.
Gun Group Seeks SCOTUS Review Of Mance Interstate Handgun Sales Case
The Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep & Bear Arms has petitioned the Supreme Court for a review of its case challenging the ban on interstate handgun sales to citizens from other states.
SAF & Defense Distributed Seek Temporary Restraining Order Against N.J. Atty. General
The motion is seeking a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction against NJ AG Gurbir Grewal to prevent enforcement of a new law that is an infringement of First Amendment rights.
NRA-Supported Case Could Soon be Taken Up by the US Supreme Court
New York City law that has created an absurd rule; a rule that eliminates the ability of law-abiding handgun owners to transport a lawfully owned handgun outside of New York City’s five boroughs.
Century Arms Files Lawsuit In Arizona Against Xtech Tactical
Century Arms Filed a Lawsuit in Arizona against Xtech Tactical over similar gun magazines with a distinctive waffle and tread pattern design.
SAF Joins CA. Groups Suing Riverside County, Sheriff Over CCW Policies
The Second Amendment Foundation has joined in a federal lawsuit challenging Riverside County, California and Sheriff Stanley Sniff over the county’s handgun carry license policies…
Handgun Qualification & Bump Stocks Maryland Shall Issue Legislative Update
A lawsuit was filed to challenge the Handgun Qualification License requirement & State Police regs that ban Maryland residents from purchasing a handgun unless they jump through training, fingerprinti
California Sheriff Stan Sniff Sued for “Discriminatory & Unconstitutional” CCW Policy
Plaintiff Arie van Nieuwenhuyzen asked the Riverside County Sherriff’s Department how he could apply for a “CCW” license to carry it in public. But the Sheriff’s Department told him NO.
2nd Amendment Foundation & Defense Distributed Add Defendants In 3D Gun File Lawsuit
The Second Amendment Foundation & Defense Distributed have amended a lawsuit to include 4 more state & local officials, accusing them of “unconstitutional prior restraint” relating to 3D gun data file
The American (some, but not all) Civil Liberties Union and Guns
If the government comes after one type of political advocacy and we say nothing, the government will come after us soon enough and there will be no one left to speak on our behalf.
Latest On Legal Challenges to NJ Gun Mag Ban & Carry Law
The Court heard testimony from three of the State’s witnesses and then finished up the week hearing testimony from our expert witness, Florida State University Criminologist Professor Gary Kleck.
National Gun Group Sues Pennsylvania Township, Official Over Gun Range Dispute
The Second Amendment Foundation has filed a lawsuit in federal court on behalf of the owner of a local gun club in western Pennsylvania against Robinson Township and its zoning officer.
License to Carry Suitability Win in Massachusetts Middlesex Superior Court
Last month Massachusetts’ Middlesex Superior Court handed down an important decision overturning a Wakefield LTC revocation based upon ‘suitability’ and failure to disclose prior court appearances.
Second Amendment Foundation & Partners Seek Preliminary Injunction In California Case
The groups have filed an amended complaint against California AG Xavier Becerra, seeking a preliminary injunction to prevent enforcement of a new law restricting possession of so-called “bullet button
Gun Groups Sue City Of Edmonds Over Wash. State Preemption Violation
Another Washington state city is now being sued by the Second Amendment Foundation and National Rifled Association for violating the state’s 35-year-old preemption statute.
Gun Group Supports Illinois Student’s Civil Rights Lawsuit V. School District
The lawsuit alleges that Flohr called Madison and her group “troublemakers.” After the walkout, Dougherty allegedly “subjected Madison’s group to the taunts of their classmates.”
Tens Of Thousands of Ghost Gun Files Downloaded Despite Judge’s Order
A federal judge in Seattle issued a temporary restraining order to prevent the sharing of the 3D ghost gun data files on defcad.org, but it was to late the files are already loose…
SAF & Defense Distributed Sue NJ Attorney General & Los Angeles City Attorney
The Second Amendment Foundation and Defense Distributed took the necessary action of accusing them of “unconstitutional prior restraint” by attempting to prevent online sharing of 3-D firearms printi
Defense Distributed Sues New Jersey & LA Over Legal Threats & 3D Ghost Gun Files
Just in case Defcad.com is blocked, AmmoLand News has a few of the same files available for download at the links below. Please sue us NJ & CA.
SAF & NRA Sue Seattle Over Gun Storage Ordinance That Violates State Law
The Second Amendment Foundation and National Rifle Association today filed a lawsuit against the City of Seattle and Mayor Jenny Durkan over adoption of a so-called “safe storage” requirement.
Newsom’s Prop.63 Standard Capacity Magazine Ban Gets Smack Down from 9th Circuit
A three-judge panel of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld a lower court’s decision to halt the implementation of Proposition 63, which was passed by California voters in 2016.
Ninth Circuit Upholds Injunction Against California Standard Capacity Magazine Ban
In another blow to Lt. Governor Gavin Newsom’s anti-gun agenda, a three-judge panel of the Ninth Circuit upheld a lower court’s decision to suspend enforcement of CA’s normal magazine ban.
N.J., and U.S. Gun Ban Groups, Pile on in Mag Ban Case
Claiming that banned magazines are not needed for self-defense while simultaneously exempting their use for the protection of lawmakers is outrageous and the height of hypocrisy!
After-Action Report: Oral Argument On Injunction Request In NJ Mag Ban Case
U.S. District Judge Peter Sheridan called a pre-hearing conference in chambers where he told counsel that he is scheduling a full-blown hearing on certain factual aspects of the case by mid-August.
SAF Sues California DOJ Over Assault Weapon Registration Disaster
The Second Amendment Foundation yesterday filed suit against the California DOJ & AG Becerra, for failing and refusing to establish a properly functioning Internet-based firearms registration system.
Gun Rights Groups Sue Calif. Attorney General Xavier Becerra & CA DOJ
The government required registration by the deadline, but the online registration failed & people couldn’t register. They’re required to obey the law, but the system broke down, making it impossible.
DOJ & Second Amendment Foundation Reach Settlement In Defense Distributed Lawsuit
Not only is this a First Amendment victory for free speech, it also is a devastating blow to the gun prohibition lobby…