Second Amendment Foundation

Chicago Homicides Down as Criminal Fears of Armed Citizens Rise

BELLEVUE, WA - Last year saw the City of Chicago reportedly post the fewest homicides since 1965, and the Second Amendment Foundation says one plausible explanation for at least part of the decline is because criminals can no longer be certain that their intended victim is not legally armed.

Piers Morgan doesn’t even know what the Second Amendment is

BELLEVUE, WA - CNN's bombastic anti-gun talk host Piers Morgan demonstrated to the entire nation during an interview on CBS that he doesn't even know which Constitutional amendment protects the right to keep and bear arms, so he should not take himself seriously about guns because nobody else does, either, said Alan Gottlieb, founder and executive vice president of the Second Amendment Foundation.

Second Amendment Foundation Sues NY Ovre ‘Safe Act’ Magazine Limits

BELLEVUE, WA – The Second Amendment Foundation filed suit today in federal court seeking to enjoin the State of New York from enforcing provisions of the so-called “SAFE Act” that limit the use of gun magazines containing more than seven cartridges.

Second Amendment Foundation Applauds IL High Court on ‘Right To Bear Arms’ Ruling

BELLEVUE, WA - The Second Amendment Foundation is applauding today's unanimous ruling by the Illinois State Supreme Court that the right to keep and bear arms is not confined to the home and that a state statute regarding aggravated unlawful use of weapons (AUUW) violates the Second Amendment.

SAF Responds to Bloomberg with a National Education Campaign

BELLEVUE, WA – In response to Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s national anti-gun ad campaign, the Second Amendment Foundation today launched a public education and awareness effort on more than 160 radio station websites and the Fox News Radio website.

SAF Lauds Illinois lawmakers on CCW bill forced by landlark lawsuit

BELLEVUE, WA — The Second Amendment Foundation said Friday evening that adoption by Illinois lawmakers of the state Firearm Concealed Carry Act is a “good step” toward bringing the Prairie State in line with the rest of the nation, and that it “would not have happened without our federal lawsuit in Moore v. Madigan.”

SAF congratulates NRA for record Houston turnout

BELLEVUE, WA - The Second Amendment Foundation today congratulated the National Rifle Association for its record-breaking turnout over the weekend at the 142nd annual meetings in Houston, Tex.

SAF wins permanent injunction v. public housing gun ban in IL

BELLEVUE, WA – The Second Amendment Foundation has won a permanent injunction against the Warren County, Ill. Housing Authority’s ban on the possession of firearms by residents or guests.

SAF alarmed at absence of civilian arms rights in UN arms treaty

BELLEVUE, WA – The controversial Arms Trade Treaty passed by the United Nations General Assembly (GA) with the United States’ support represents an alarming policy shift, and a potential threat to American gun rights, the Second Amendment Foundation said.

SAF wins preliminary injunction against New Mexico concealed carry ban

BELLEVUE, WA — The Second Amendment Foundation has won a preliminary injunction against a part of the State of New Mexico’s concealed carry statute on the grounds that it violates the right of equal protection under the law.

SAF sues Nebraska over carry prohibition for resident aliens

BELLEVUE, WA – The Second Amendment Foundation today filed a motion for injunctive relief against Nebraska officials over a statutory prohibition that prevents non-citizens legally residing in the state from obtaining a concealed carry permit.

More embarrassment for Bloomberg’s anti-gun mayors group

BELLEVUE, WA – Three more names have been added to a veritable rogue’s gallery of current or former members of Michael Bloomberg’s Mayors Against Illegal Guns who have run afoul of the law with Thursday’s criminal charges against Marcus Hook, Pa. Mayor James Schiliro, the Second Amendment Foundation said today.

SAF defends women’s right of self-defense at United Nations

BELLEVUE, WA – The Second Amendment Foundation today defended the right of women to defend themselves with firearms during testimony at the United Nations regarding the proposed Arms Trade Treaty.

SAF warns Alabama city to forego gun regulations or face lawsuit

BELLEVUE, WA – The Second Amendment Foundation has warned the City of Guntersville, Ala. to drop its effort to pass an emergency citizen disarmament ordinance or face legal action.

Washington Times publishes special SAF section on gun rights

BELLEVUE, WA – Thursday’s edition of the Washington Times includes a special 12-page section focusing on gun rights paid for and sponsored by the Second Amendment Foundation.

Seventh Circuit Lets Posner Ruling Stand

BELLEVUE, WA – The Second Amendment Foundation today won a significant victory for concealed carry when the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals let stand a December ruling by a three-judge panel of the court that forces Illinois to adopt a concealed carry law, thus affirming that the right to bear arms exists outside the home.

Twenty five state attorneys, several others file briefs supporting SAF appeal

BELLEVUE, WA - Twenty state attorneys general have filed an amicus brief to the U.S. Supreme Court in support of the Second Amendment Foundation's petition for a Writ of Certiorari in a case challenging New York's gun permitting statute, along with several other interested parties that have filed their own briefs.

‘Gun Appreciation Day was a phenomenal success’

BELLEVUE, WA - Saturday's observance of "Gun Appreciation Day" was as phenomenal success, the Second Amendment Foundation said today after analyzing reports from across the country.

SAF says foes of self-defense should give up their guns, guards first

BELLEVUE, WA - The Second Amendment Foundation today challenged the nation's leading opponents of gun ownership to "lead by example" and give up their own firearms and armed security before expecting the citizens, for whom they work, to surrender their ability to defend themselves.

‘Will hate speech against gun owners lead to hate crimes,’ SAF asks

BELLEVUE, WA - Hate speech directed at gun owners and firearms rights groups in the wake of the Connecticut tragedy could lead to hate crimes, the Second Amendment Foundation said today.