ALERT: DOJ Issues Magazine Ban Regulations
Earlier today, the California Department of Justice released proposed “emergency” regulations on the new total possessory ban on “large-capacity” magazines under SB 1446 (2016) and Proposition 63, passed in November. All gun owners who possess “large-capacity” magazines in California — and all gun owners who possess “10/30” or similarly reduced-capacity magazines in California — need to read […]
ALERT: DOJ Issues Magazine Ban Regulations
Earlier today, the California Department of Justice released proposed “emergency” regulations on the new total possessory ban on “large-capacity” magazines under SB 1446 (2016) and Proposition 63, passed in November. All gun owners who possess “large-capacity” magazines in California — and all gun owners who possess “10/30” or similarly reduced-capacity magazines in California — need […]
The Calguns Foundation Issues Statement on Ninth Circuit Decision Overturning Pro-Gun Victory in 10-Day Waiting Period Case
SAN FRANCISCO (December 14, 2016) – In response to today’s Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals decision overturning the trial court in the case of Jeff Silvester, et al., v. Attorney General Kamala Harris, a federal Second Amendment civil rights lawsuit challenging the State of California’s 10-day waiting period laws, Brandon Combs, executive director of The […]
The Calguns Foundation Issues Statement on Ninth Circuit Decision Overturning Pro-Gun Victory in 10-Day Waiting Period Case
SAN FRANCISCO (December 14, 2016) – In response to today’s Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals decision overturning the trial court in the case of Jeff Silvester, et al., v. Attorney General Kamala Harris, a federal Second Amendment civil rights lawsuit challenging the State of California’s 10-day waiting period laws, Brandon Combs, executive director of The […]
Anti-Gun Attorneys Are Teaming Up To Stop Us
Even with a Trump victory in the 2016 Presidential election, a perfect storm seems to be forming against those who wish to restore the Second Amendment. Michael Bloomberg broke numerous campaign spending records over the course of the year, helping implement gun control across the entire west coast. Lt. Gov Gavin Newsom and the California […]
Gun Dealers File for Summary Judgment in First Amendment Lawsuit Over State of California Ban on Handgun Advertisements
The case, backed by The Calguns Foundation, Second Amendment Foundation, and California Association of Federal Firearms Licensees, challenges a State of California law that bans handgun advertising outside of licensed firearm dealerships. SACRAMENTO (December 5, 2016) – Today, attorneys for 5 gun California dealers have filed a motion for summary judgment to strike down a […]
Gun Dealers File for Summary Judgment in First Amendment Lawsuit Over State of California Ban on Handgun Advertisements
The case, backed by The Calguns Foundation, Second Amendment Foundation, and California Association of Federal Firearms Licensees, challenges a State of California law that bans handgun advertising outside of licensed firearm dealerships. SACRAMENTO (December 5, 2016) – Today, attorneys for 5 gun California dealers have filed a motion for summary judgment to strike down a […]
The “Whereas” Legislative Findings Formula for Government Restrictions on Constitutional Rights
All Rebecca Loveless wanted to do was move her tattoo parlor from Boca Raton to Delray Beach, Florida. And that seemingly simple desire to run a good small business and provide a service to those who wanted it set off a frenzy of activity at the Delray Beach Town Hall. At the time Loveless submitted […]
Feds: Weed and Guns still don’t mix
While the use of marijuana for medicinal purposes has been legal in California for years, with the passage of California’s Proposition 64, it became legal for Californians to use marijuana recreationally. However, taking advantage of this newfound freedom could have unintended consequences for California gun owners. Using marijuana – even in a state where it […]
NYT: CGF Patent Maneuver Stalled 2007 Microstamping Law For Two Years
The Calguns Foundation was responsible for slowing down a 2007 state law requiring microstamping technology on semi-automatic handguns by purchasing the patent for its technology, thus extended how long the law could be implemented. Had CGF not stepped in, microstamping would have into effect sooner. Unfortunately the law was eventually implemented, however, CGF is litigating […]