CGF McDonald v. Chicago Amicus: Fairman & Berger Are Wrong on the 14th
The Calguns Foundation filed an amicus brief in support of Otis McDonald et al. to the U.S. Supreme Court in the case of McDonald v. Chicago. Our brief argues that the two most prominent anti-incorporationist scholars of the late 20th century were wildly incorrect about the meaning of the Privileges or Immunities clause in Section 1 of […]
SAF, Calguns Challenge Arbitrary Denial of Right to Bear Arms In California
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 5, 2009 BELLEVUE, WA and REDWOOD CITY, CA – The Second Amendment Foundation, The Calguns Foundation and three California residents today filed a lawsuit seeking to vindicate the right to bear arms against arbitrary state infringement. Nearly all states allow qualified law-abiding citizens to carry guns for self-defense, but a few […]
SAF, Calguns Foundation Challenges California Handgun Ban Scheme
BELLEVUE, Wash. & REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Apr 30, 2009 — The Second Amendment Foundation, The Calguns Foundation and four California residents today filed a lawsuit challenging a California state law and regulatory scheme that arbitrarily bans handguns based on a roster of “certified” handguns approved by the State. This case parallels a similar case filed […]
The Calguns Foundation Announces Successful Defense of John Contos of Sacramento-Based Sonoma Firearms
For Immediate Release: December 18, 2008 Case based on the incorrect theory that U-15 Stocks are “thumbhole” stocks (and/or constitute a pistol grip) is dismissed. Improper prosecution brought by California Department of Justice Bureau of Firearms as retribution and regulatory over-reach. REDWOOD CITY, CA – The Calguns Foundation (CGF) announces that it has again successfully defended […]