From the Back of the Line to the Tip of the Spear
The Calguns Foundation just went from the back of the line to the tip of the spear. For too long, CGF has been at the mercy of the Ninth Circuit either stonewalling our cases or outright ruling against us. That all changes now. With a pro-gun U.S. Supreme Court on the horizon, critical CGF lawsuits […]
CGF’s Cases Just Got A New Lease On Life
Remember when Gavin Newsom said, “As California goes, so goes the nation?” Not only did the Lieutenant Governor show how much he hates freedom last Tuesday with the passage of his anti-Second Amendment ballot measure, he was proven dead wrong. Despite his best urging that the country takes its lead from California, The United States […]
Two Californians Named to Trump’s Second Amendment Coalition
President-Elect Donald Trump unveiled his Second Amendment Coalition shortly before his election this week. Two Californians were named to the list: U.S. Rep. Tom McClintock and Olympic shooter Kim Rhode. Via a release: “My father defends the Second Amendment, so that you and I and your spouse and your children can take care of themselves […]
Advance Gun Rights, Support Tracy Rifle and Pistol v. Kamala Harris
Among all the bluster over Tuesday’s election and what it means for our liberties, The Calguns Foundation has been working diligently at the very same time at advancing gun rights. This week, we have JUST concluded the deposition phase in our case, Tracy Rifle and Pistol v. Harris! This case challenges state law prohibiting firearms […]
CCW Initiative Update: November 1, 2016
As part of The Calguns Foundation’s ongoing efforts to better understand, and increase the number and accessibility of California carry carry licenses, we’ve published a number of new documents over at our re-designed Carry License Sunshine and Compliance Initiative county information center, located here. The goal of our re-designed CCW information center is to provide a […]
Fund These Immediate Pro-Gun Efforts Now
Let’s cut to the chase: CGF needs to raise $3,000 by MIDNIGHT on Halloween to fully fund two CRITICAL pro-gun litigation and research programs. First, we’re currently evaluating all 58 California sheriff concealed carry policies and we’re preparing to roll out our policy grades beginning in November. This program will bring sunlight to all law-abiding […]
The Federalist: American Support For An Assault Weapons Ban Just Hit A Record Low
A new survey from Gallup recorded the lowest support for an assault weapons ban in its history. The most interesting data point from the poll is that the 36% support for a ban is a bipartisan position. Republicans, Democrats and Independents alike are finding a somewhat mutual agreement that an assault weapons ban is futile. […]
Bearing Arms: LA Times Editorial Attacks Gun Rights, Calls For Nationwide Microstamping
The Los Angeles Times published an editorial Monday attacking firearms, this time by advocating for the use of microstamping to solve crimes. The Times noted that once California passed microstamping requirements, gun manufacturers simply stopped selling new models in the state. The type of microstamping editorial boards propose that would make communities safer simply does […]
CGF Begins Carry Policy Review Initiative
As you know, we at The Calguns Foundation approach gun rights with a multifaceted approach that encompasses both litigation and research. Not only is it essential to analyze how a law is written, but it is crucial to see how it is implemented. Policy and practice matters. We’ve been diligently requesting documents this year from […]
The John Le Story
These are perilous times for gun owners in California. The constant stream of anti-gun laws and regulations out of Sacramento can turn law-abiding gun owners into criminals. It’s become so overblown, so complicated, that law enforcement will arrest gun owners for non-existent crimes. Prosecutors, the supposed backstop, will pursue charges and seek pleas or convictions […]