The Second Amendment Foundation, joined by New Jersey Firearms Owners Syndicate, expanded the lawsuit Aliaj v. Fort Lee Police Department to include plaintiffs Martin Hroncich and Luis Rene De La Cruz Franco, challenging Bergen County's policy of revoking permits and confiscating firearms from residents based on association with prohibited persons.
New York Attorney General Letitia James secured a court victory when the Appellate Division upheld a $4.3 million judgment against Wayne LaPierre, former NRA Executive Vice President. LaPierre was ordered to repay the National Rifle Association and banned from serving as an NRA officer or director for 10 years following findings of illegal self-dealing and mismanagement of organizational funds.
Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) filed a reply brief supporting its motion for summary judgment in Heeter v. James, challenging New York's body armor ban as unconstitutional. FPC President Brandon Combs stated the ban criminalizes personal protective equipment and violates Second Amendment rights. The case is proceeding in U.S. District Court for the Western District of New York with briefing continuing through June.
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.
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.
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 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 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) 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 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.
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 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 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.
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 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.
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.
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 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.