Courts

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.