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ACTIVE CASES BY JURISDICTION

FEDERAL COURT CASES

Broken down by federal circuit court (see here for a map)

First Circuit

Massachusetts
- Granata v. Campbell
  - Challenge to Massachusetts's ban on common handguns/handgun roster
- White v. Cox
  - Challenge to Boston gun license delays

Second Circuit

New York
- Calce v. NYC
  - Challenge to New York City's ban on stun guns/less-lethal arms
- Christian v. Chiumento
  - Federal lawsuit challenging public carry bans in New York as unconstitutional under the Second Amendment
- Hardaway v. Chiumento
  - Federal lawsuit challenging New York's "places of worship" gun ban as unconstitutional under the Second Amendment
- Lane v. Rocah
  - Federal lawsuit challenging New York's "assault weapons" ban as unconstitutional under the Second Amendment

Third Circuit

Delaware
- Rigby v. Jennings
  - Challenge to Delaware's ban on firearm self-manufacturing, truthful speech
- Gray v. Jennings
  - Federal lawsuit challenging Delaware's "assault weapons" ban as unconstitutional under the Second Amendment
- Graham v. Jennings
  - Federal lawsuit challenging Delaware's "large capacity" magazine ban as unconstitutional under the Second Amendment
New Jersey
- Cheeseman v. Platkin
  - Challenge to New Jersey's ban on so-called "assault weapons"
- Francisco v. Cooke
  - Challenge to New Jersey's ban on carry, state statutes, and local enforcement practices
- Koons v. Platkin
  - Federal lawsuit challenging public carry bans in New Jersey as unconstitutional under the Second Amendment
Pennsylvania
- Lara v. Evanchick
  - Challenge to Pennsylvania's ban on carry by young adults under age 21
- Suarez v. Evanchick
  - Challenge to Pennsylvania's ban on carry by individuals who are not prohibited from possessing firearms
- Williams v. Garland
  - Challenge to the federal lifetime ban under the Gun Control Act by non-violent persons convicted of non-violent crimes that could be (but were not) punishable by more than one year incarceration

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Fourth Circuit

Maryland
- Bianchi v. Brown
  - Challenge to Maryland's ban on so-called "assault weapons"
- Novotny v. Moore
  - Federal lawsuit challenging public carry bans in Maryland as unconstitutional under the Second Amendment.

Fifth Circuit

Louisiana
- Reese v. ATF
  - Challenge to the federal ban on handgun and ammunition purchases by young adults under age 21
Texas
- VanDerStok v. Garland
  - Federal lawsuit challenging the ATF's "frame or receiver" rule
- Mock v. Garland
  - Federal lawsuit challenging the ATF's pistol brace rule.

Sixth Circuit

Michigan
- Oakland Tactical v. Howell Township
  - Challenge to Howell Township (Michigan) range ban ordinance
- C.S. v. McCrumb
  - Federal lawsuit for violating a third-grader’s First and Fourteenth Amendment rights when they prevented her from for wearing a hat bearing the text "Come and Take It" as well as an image of an AR-15 rifle to the school’s "hat day."

Seventh Circuit

Illinois
- Viramontes v. Cook County
  - Challenge to Cook County's ban on so-called "assault weapons"
- Meyer v. Raoul
  - Challenge to Illinois's ban on carry by young adults under age 21
- Harrel v. Raoul
  - Federal lawsuit challenging Illinois "assault weapon" and magazine bans
- Schoenthal v. Raoul
  - Federal lawsuit challenging public transportation carry bans in Illinois as unconstitutional under the Second Amendment.

Eight Circuit

Minnesota
- Worth v. Jacobson
  - Challenge to Minnesota's ban on carry by young adults under age 21

Ninth Circuit

California
- Miller v. Bonta
  - Challenge to California's ban on so-called "assault weapons"
- Chavez v. Bonta
  - Federal Second Amendment challenge to the State of California’s ban on firearm purchases by adults over the age of 18 but under the age of 21
- Renna v. Bonta
  - Challenge to California's handgun “roster” and microstamping bans
- Nguyen v. Bonta
  - Challenge to California's "1-in-30" firearm purchase ban
- Wiese v. Bonta
  - Challenge to California's confiscatory ban on so-called "large-capacity magazines"
- Linton v. Bonta
  - Challenge to California's lifetime firearms ban enforced against individuals who were previously convicted of a non-violent crime but are not federally disqualified from firearms possession
- Fahr v. San Diego
  - Challenge to the City of San Diego's ban on firearm self-manufacturing, property
- McDougall v. Ventura County
  - Challenge to Ventura County's shut-downs and elimination of firearm transfers, shooting range practice during COVID
- FPC v. San Diego
  - Federal lawsuit challenging California SB 1327's fee-shifting provision.
- Richards v. Bonta
  - Federal lawsuit challenging California's 10-day firearm waiting period.
- Carralero v. Bonta
  - Federal lawsuit challenging public carry bans in California as unconstitutional under the Second Amendment
Nevada
- Palmer v. Lombardo
  - Challenge to Nevada's confiscatory ban on firearm self-manufacturing, property
Oregon
- Fitz v. Rosenblum
  - Challenge to Oregon's "large capacity" magazine ban
- Azzopardi v. Rosenblum
  - Challenge to Oregon "cannot-issue" gun permit law
Washington
- Sullivan v. Ferguson
  - Challenge to Washington's confiscatory ban on so-called "large-capacity magazines"
- Hartford v. Ferguson
  - Challenge to Washington’s unconstitutional ban on so-called “assault weapons"

Tenth Circuit

New Mexico
- Fort v. Grisham
  - Challenge to New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham’s executive order banning firearm carry in Bernalillo County and Albuquerque.

Eleventh Circuit

Georgia
- Baughcum v. Jackson
  - Challenge to Georgia's ban on carry by young adults under age 21

D.C. Circuit

Washington, District of Columbia
- Guedes v. ATF
  - Challenge to ATF's ban on "bumpstock" devices/re-definition of “machinegun”

STATE COURT CASES

California

FPC v. Sacramento Sheriff Scott Jones
- Challenge to Sacramento County's denial of records regarding firearm confiscations
Campos v. Bonta
- Challenging the California Attorney General and Bureau of Firearms over their intentional delay of firearm transactions past the statutory ten day waiting period absent a legal basis.
Barba v. Bonta
- Challenge to California's gun owner data-sharing with anti-gun "researchers"

Oregon

Arnold v. Kotek
- Challenge against gun control Measure 114.

Pennsylvania

Landmark Firearms v. Evanchick
- Challenge to the Penn. Attorney General's regulations re-defining “firearm” under state UFA
Armstrong v. City of Philadelphia
- Challenge (through defense) against Philadelphia's enforcement of its pre-empted locked gun ordinance
FOAC v. Pittsburgh
- Challenge to Pittsburgh's gun control ordinances

RECENT FPC DOCKET ENTRIES

April 15, 2024 - Oregon Court of Appeals

Arnold v. Kotek: Challenge against gun control Measure 114.
- Order Denying Stay; Expediting Appeal
- Press Release

April 11, 2024 - United States District Court for the Southern District of California

Hoffman v. Bonta: Federal lawsuit challenging California's prohibition on out-of-state residents receiving carry licenses.
- Complaint
- Press Release

April 10, 2024 - Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals

FPC v. San Diego: Federal lawsuit challenging California SB 1327's fee-shifting provision.
- Order
- Press Release

March 25, 2024 - United States District Court for the District of Delaware

Rigby v. Jennings: Federal constitutional challenge to Delaware’s ban on self-built firearms, precursor parts, and “3D” files.
- Plaintiffs’ Motion for Summary Judgment
- Press Release

March 22, 2024 - Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals

Mock v. Garland: Federal lawsuit challenging the ATF's pistol brace rule.
- Brief for Appellees in Mock v. Garland, No 23-11199
- Press Release

March 21, 2024 - Second Circuit Court of Appeals

Srour v. New York City: Federal lawsuit challenging New York City’s shotgun and rifle licensing requirements
- Brief of Amici Curiae Firearms Policy Coalition and FPC Action Foundation in Support of Plaintiff-Appellee
- Press Release

March 18, 2024 - United States District Court for the Southern District of California

Chavez v. Bonta: Federal Second Amendment challenge to the State of California’s ban on firearm purchases by adults over the age of 18 but under the age of 21.
- Plaintiffs’ Motion for Summary Judgment
- Press Release

March 15, 2024 - United States District Court for the Southern District of New York

Lane v. Rocah: Federal lawsuit challenging New York's "assault weapons" ban as unconstitutional under the Second Amendment
- Plaintiffs’ Motion for Summary Judgment
- Press Release

March 13, 2024 - Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals

Bianchi v. Brown: Federal lawsuit challenging Maryland "assault weapons" ban as unconstitutional under the Second Amendment
- Supplemental Brief of Plaintiffs-Appellants
- Press Release

March 12, 2024 - Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals

FPC v. San Diego: Federal lawsuit challenging California SB 1327's fee-shifting provision.
- Appellants’ Opening Brief
- Press Release

March 11, 2024 - United States District Court for the Southern District of California

Nguyen v. Bonta: Federal Second Amendment constitutional challenge to California's ban on purchasing more than one handgun or semiautomatic, centerfire rifle in a 30-day period.
- Order
- Press Release

March 7, 2024 - United States Supreme Court

Garland v. VanDerStok: Federal lawsuit challenging the ATF's "frame or receiver" rule.
- Brief of Respondents VanDerStok, Andren, Tactical Machining, Firearms Policy Coalition, Inc., and Blackhawk Manufacturing Group, Inc.
- Press Release

March 6, 2024 - United States District Court for the Western District of New York

Christian v. Chiumento: Federal lawsuit challenging public carry bans in New York as unconstitutional under the Second Amendment.
- Plaintiffs’ Motion for Summary Judgment
- Press Release

March 6, 2024 - United States District Court for the Southern District of New York

Calce v. NYC: Federal lawsuit challenging New York City’s ban on electronic arms, such as stun guns and tasers.
- Plaintiffs’ Motion for Summary Judgment
- Press Release

February 29, 2024 - United States District Court for the Northern District of California

Linton v. Bonta: Lawsuit challenging California’s laws and policies that deny Second Amendment rights to peaceable people whose rights should have been fully restored after their non-violent felony convictions in other states were vacated and nullified.
- Order Re Summary Judgment
- Press Release

February 16, 2024 - Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals

Carralero v. Bonta: Federal lawsuit challenging public carry bans in California as unconstitutional under the Second Amendment.
- Appellees’ Response Brief
- Press Release

February 15, 2024 - Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals

RMGO v. Polis: Federal lawsuit challenging Colorado’s ban on gun purchases by 18-20-year-old adults.
- Brief of Amici Curiae Firearms Policy Coalition and FPC Action Foundation in Support of Appellees and Affirmance
- Press Release

February 15, 2024 - Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals

FPC v. San Diego: Federal lawsuit challenging California SB 1327's fee-shifting provision.
- Plaintiffs-Appellants’ Motion for an Injunction Pending Appeal and to Expedite Appeal
- Press Release

February 12, 2024 - United States Supreme Court

Harrel v. Raoul: Federal lawsuit challenging Illinois "assault weapon" and magazine bans
- Petition for Writ of Certiorari
- Press Release

February 12, 2024 - Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals

Baughcum v. Jackson: Federal Second Amendment constitutional challenge to Georgia's ban on the right to bear arms as to young adults.
- Opinion
- Press Release

February 9, 2024 - Second Circuit Court of Appeals

Grant v. Lamont: Federal lawsuit challenging Connecticut’s ban on so-called "assault weapons."
- Brief of Amici Curiae Firearms Policy Coalition and FPC Action Foundation in Support of Plaintiffs-Appellants
- Press Release

February 8, 2024 - United States Supreme Court

Bianchi v. Brown: Federal lawsuit challenging Maryland "assault weapons" ban as unconstitutional under the Second Amendment
- Petition for Writ of Certiorari
- Press Release

February 1, 2024 - Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals

Fort v. Grisham: Federal lawsuit challenging New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham’s executive order banning firearm carry in Bernalillo County and Albuquerque.
- Consolidated Opening Brief of Plaintiffs-Appellants
- Press Release

January 30, 2024 - United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois

Schoenthal v. Raoul: Federal lawsuit challenging public transportation carry bans in Illinois as unconstitutional under the Second Amendment.
- Plaintiffs’ Motion for Summary Judgment
- Press Release

January 29, 2024 - United States Supreme Court

Garland v. Cargill: Lawsuit challenging he federal ban on bump-stock devices.
- Brief of Amicus Curiae Firearms Policy Coalition, Inc. in Support of Respondent
- Press Release

January 19, 2024 - United States Supreme Court

NRA v. Vullo: NRA First Amendment lawsuit against the former Superintendent of New York’s Department of Financial Services (DFS).
- Brief of Amicus Curiae Firearm Policy Coalition, Inc. in Support of Petitioner
- Press Release

January 18, 2024 - Third Circuit Court of Appeals

Lara v. Evanchick: Federal Second Amendment lawsuit challenging Pennsylvania's ban on the right to bear arms as to young adults.
- Opinion
- Press Release

January 17, 2024 - United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas

Mock v. Garland: Federal lawsuit challenging the ATF's pistol brace rule.
- Plaintiffs’ Consolidated Reply Brief in Support of Their Motion for Summary Judgment and in Opposition to Defendants’ Motion for Summary Judgment
- Press Release

December 28, 2023 - Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals

Duncan v. Bonta: Federal Second Amendment lawsuit challenging California's ban on so-called "large-capacity magazines"
- Brief of Amicus Curiae Firearm Policy Coalition, Inc. In Support of Plaintiffs-Appellees and Affirmance
- Press Release

December 22, 2023 - Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals

Miller v. Bonta: Federal Second Amendment lawsuit challenging California’s ban on so-called “assault weapons”
- Response Brief for Appellees
- Press Release

December 20, 2023 - United States District Court for the Central District of California

Carralero v. Bonta: Federal lawsuit challenging public carry bans in California as unconstitutional under the Second Amendment.
- Order Granting Plaintiffs’ Motions for Preliminary Injunction
- Press Release

December 7, 2023 - Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives

Definition of “Engaged in the Business” as a Dealer in Firearms
- Comment
- Press Release

November 21, 2023 - United States District Court for the Central District of California

Carralero v. Bonta: Federal lawsuit challenging public carry bans in California as unconstitutional under the Second Amendment.
- Reply in Support of Plaintiffs’ Motion for a Preliminary Injunction
- Press Release

November 20, 2023 - Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals

Harrel v. Raoul: Federal lawsuit challenging Illinois "assault weapon" and magazine bans
- Petition for Rehearing En Banc
- Press Release

November 15, 2023 - United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas

Mock v. Garland: Federal lawsuit challenging the ATF's pistol brace rule.
- Plaintiffs’ Motion for Summary Judgment
- Press Release

November 14, 2023 - United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania

Williams v. Garland: Challenging lifetime gun ban for non-violent misdemeanor conviction
- Opinion
- Press Release

November 13, 2023 - Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals

Wolford v. Lopez: Challenging multiple public carry bans enacted by Hawaii in response to the Supreme Court’s Bruen decision.
- Brief for Angus Kirk McClellan, FPC Action Foundation, Firearms Policy Coalition, California Gun Rights Foundation, the Center for Human Liberty, and Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms as Amici Curiae in Support of Appellees and Affirmance
- Press Release

November 9, 2023 - Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals

VanDerStok v. Garland: Federal lawsuit challenging the ATF's "frame or receiver" rule.
- Opinion
- Press Release

October 19, 2023 - United States District Court for the Southern District of California

Miller v. Bonta: Federal Second Amendment lawsuit challenging California’s ban on so-called “assault weapons”
- Decision
- Press Release

October 10, 2023 - United States District Court for the District of New Jersey

Cheeseman v. Platkin: Federal lawsuit challenging New Jersey's "Assault Weapons" ban as unconstitutional under the Second Amendment.
- Plaintiffs’ Motion for Summary Judgment
- Press Release

October 5, 2023 - United States Supreme Court

United States v. Rahimi: Challenging the constitutionality of 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(8), the federal law prohibiting firearms possession by those subject to civil protection orders.
- Brief of Firearms Policy Coalition as Amicus Curiae in Support of Respondent
- Press Release

September 29, 2023 - United States District Court for the District of Maryland

Novotny v. Moore: Federal lawsuit challenging "sensitive location" carry bans in Maryland as unconstitutional under the Second Amendment.

September 26, 2023 - United States District Court for the Central District of California

Carralero v. Bonta: Federal lawsuit challenging public carry bans in California as unconstitutional under the Second Amendment.
- Complaint
- Press Release

September 25, 2023 - United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania

Williams v. Garland: Challenging lifetime gun ban for non-violent misdemeanor conviction
- Plaintiff’s Fourth Motion for Summary Judgment
- Press Release

September 21, 2023 - United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts

Granata v. Campbell: Federal Second Amendment constitutional challenge to Massachusetts' Approved Firearms Roster and Attorney General's Handgun Sales Regulations.
- First Amended Complaint
- Press Release

September 21, 2023 - Third Circuit Court of Appeals

Gray v. Jennings: Federal lawsuit challenging Delaware's "assault weapons" ban as unconstitutional under the Second Amendment.
Graham v. Jennings: Federal lawsuit challenging Delaware's "large capacity" magazine ban as unconstitutional under the Second Amendment.
- Gray and Graham Plaintiffs-Appellants’ Reply Brief
- Press Release

September 18, 2023 - United States District Court for the Southern District of California

Nguyen v. Bonta: Federal Second Amendment constitutional challenge to California's ban on purchasing more than one handgun or semiautomatic, centerfire rifle in a 30-day period.
- Plaintiffs’ Renewed Motion for Summary Judgment
- Press Release

September 13, 2023 - United States District Court for the District of New Mexico

Fort v. Grisham: Federal lawsuit challenging New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham’s executive order banning firearm carry in Bernalillo County and Albuquerque.
- Temporary Restraining Order
- Press Release

September 12, 2023 - United States District Court for the District of New Mexico

Fort v. Grisham: Federal lawsuit challenging New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham’s executive order banning firearm carry in Bernalillo County and Albuquerque.

September 1, 2023 - United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts

White v. Cox: Federal lawsuit challenging lengthy gun license delays in Boston, Massachusetts.
- Complaint
- Press Release

August 24, 2023 - Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals

VanDerStok v. Garland: Federal lawsuit challenging the ATF's "frame or receiver" rule.
- Response Brief for Plaintiffs-Appellees and Intervenor Plaintiff-Appellee Polymer80
- Press Release

August 22, 2023 - Third Circuit Court of Appeals

Koons v. Platkin: Federal lawsuit challenging "sensitive location" carry bans in New Jersey as unconstitutional under the Second Amendment.
- Response Brief for Koons Plaintiffs-Appellees
- Press Release

August 18, 2023 - United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas

Mock v. Garland: Federal lawsuit challenging the ATF's pistol brace rule.
- Plaintiffs’ Supplemental Brief in Support of Their Motion for Preliminary Injunction
- Press Release

August 16, 2023 - Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals

Worth v. Jacobson: Federal Second Amendment constitutional challenge to Minnesota's ban on the right to bear arms as to young adults.
- Appellees' Brief
- Press Release

August 10, 2023 - Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals

United States v. Daniels: Criminal case challenging 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(3) as applied to a marijuana user.
- Opinion
- Press Release

August 8, 2023 - United States Supreme Court

VanDerStok v. Garland: Federal lawsuit challenging the ATF's "frame or receiver" rule.
- Press Release

August 8, 2023 - United States District Court for the Western District of Washington

Sullivan v. Ferguson: Federal Second and Fourteenth Amendment lawsuit challenging Washington "large capacity" magazine ban.
- Plaintiffs’ Motion for Summary Judgment
- Press Release

August 2, 2023 - United States Supreme Court

VanDerStok v. Garland: Federal lawsuit challenging the ATF's "frame or receiver" rule.
- Respondents VanDerStok, Andren, Tactical Machining, Firearms Policy Coalition, Inc., and Polymer80, Inc.’s Response in Opposition to Stay
- Press Release

August 1, 2023 - Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals

Mock v. Garland: Federal lawsuit challenging the ATF's pistol brace rule.
- Opinion
- Press Release

July 26, 2023 - United States Supreme Court

Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo: Lawsuit challenging the deference doctrine the Court established in Chevron U.S.A., Inc. v. Natural Resources Defense Council, Inc.
- Brief of Amici Curiae FPC Action Foundation and Firearms Policy Coalition in Support of Petitioners
- Press Release

July 24, 2023 - Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals

VanDerStok v. Garland: Federal lawsuit challenging the ATF's "frame or receiver" rule.
- Unpublished Order
- Press Release

July 21, 2023 - Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals

VanDerStok v. Garland: Federal lawsuit challenging the ATF's "frame or receiver" rule.
- Response in Opposition to Emergency Motion Pursuant to Circuit Rule 27.3 for Stay Pending Appeal
- Press Release

July 18, 2023 - United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas

VanDerStok v. Garland: Federal lawsuit challenging the ATF's "frame or receiver" rule.
- Order Granting 7-Day Administrative Stay
- Press Release

July 7, 2023 - Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals

United States v. Daniels: Case challenging the federal law prohibiting anyone "who is an unlawful user of or addicted to any controlled substance" from possessing firearms (922(g)(3)).
- Brief of Amici Curiae Firearms Policy Coalition and FPC Action Foundation in Support of Appellant and Reversal
- Press Release

July 5, 2023 - Third Circuit Court of Appeals

Gray v. Jennings: Federal lawsuit challenging Delaware's "assault weapons" ban as unconstitutional under the Second Amendment.
Graham v. Jennings: Federal lawsuit challenging Delaware's "large capacity" magazine ban as unconstitutional under the Second Amendment.
- Plaintiffs-Appellants’ Opening Brief
- Press Release

June 30, 2023 - United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas

VanDerStok v. Garland: Federal lawsuit challenging the ATF's "frame or receiver" rule.
- Memorandum Opinion & Order on Parties’ Cross-motions for Summary Judgment & Motions to Intervene
- Press Release

June 22, 2023 - United States Supreme Court

Guedes v. ATF: Federal lawsuit challenging ATF/President Trump's ban on "bump stock" devices by executive fiat.
- Petition for a Writ of Certiorari

June 21, 2023 - Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals

Mock v. Garland: Federal lawsuit challenging the ATF's pistol brace rule.
- Plaintiffs-Appellants’ Reply Brief
- Press Release

June 20, 2023 - Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals

Harrel v. Raoul: Federal lawsuit challenging Illinois "assault weapon" and magazine bans
- Appellees' Response Brief
- Press Release

June 9, 2023 - Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals

Renna v. Bonta: Lawsuit challenging California’s handgun “roster” ban.
- Plaintiffs-Appellees’ Answering Brief
- Press Release

June 6, 2023 - United States District Court for the Southern District of California

Miller v. Bonta: Federal lawsuit challenging California SB 1327's fee-shifting provision.
- Order
- Press Release

June 5, 2023 - Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals

Mock v. Garland: Federal lawsuit challenging the ATF's pistol brace rule.
- Plaintiffs-Appellants’ Opening Brief
- Press Release

June 1, 2023 - United States District Court for the Eastern District of California

Wiese v. Bonta: Federal lawsuit challenging California's "large capacity" magazine ban.
- Plaintiffs’ Reply Memorandum in Support of Plaintiffs’ Motion for Summary Judgment, and Opposition to Defendants’ Counter Motion for Summary Judgment
- Press Release

May 26, 2023 - Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals

Mock v. Garland: Federal lawsuit challenging the ATF's pistol brace rule.
- Order Granting Motion for Clarification
- Press Release

May 25, 2023 - United States District Court for the District of Maryland

Novotny v. Moore: Federal lawsuit challenging "sensitive location" carry bans in Maryland as unconstitutional under the Second Amendment.
- Motion for Preliminary Injunction
- Press Release

May 23, 2023 - Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals

Mock v. Garland: Federal lawsuit challenging the ATF's pistol brace rule.
- Unpublished Order
- Press Release

May 16, 2023 - United States District Court for the District of Maryland

Novotny v. Moore: Federal lawsuit challenging "sensitive location" carry bans in Maryland as unconstitutional under the Second Amendment.
- Complaint
- Press Release

May 16, 2023 - United States District Court for the District of New Jersey

Koons v. Platkin: Federal lawsuit challenging "sensitive location" carry bans in New Jersey as unconstitutional under the Second Amendment.

May 4, 2023 - United States District Court for the Western District of Washington

Hartford v. Ferguson: Federal lawsuit challenging Washington's "assault weapons" ban as unconstitutional under the Second Amendment
- Motion for Preliminary Injunction
- Press Release

May 2, 2023 - United States District Court for the Southern District of California

Richards v. Bonta: Federal lawsuit challenging California's 10-day firearm waiting period.
- Complaint
- Press Release

May 1, 2023 - United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois

Viramontes v. Cook County: Federal lawsuit challenging Cook County's "Assault Weapons" ban as unconstitutional under the Second Amendment
- Plaintiffs’ Memorandum of Law in Support of Summary Judgment
- Press Release

April 28, 2023 - United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois

Harrel v. Raoul: Federal lawsuit challenging Illinois "assault weapon" and magazine bans
- Order on Motions for Preliminary Injunction
- Press Release

April 25, 2023 - United States District Court for the Western District of Washington

Hartford v. Ferguson: Federal lawsuit challenging Washington's "assault weapons" ban as unconstitutional under the Second Amendment
- Complaint
- Press Release

April 24, 2023 - Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals

Oakland Tactical Supply v. Howell Township: Challenging zoning restrictions imposed by the Township that prohibit shooting ranges for long guns.
- Appellants' Opening Brief

April 18, 2023 - Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals

United States v. Alvarado: Prosecution based on gun possession by someone convicted of non-violent felonies.
- Brief of Amici Curiae Firearms Policy Coalition and FPC Action Foundation in Support of Appellant and Reversal

April 14, 2023 - Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals

Bevis v. Naperville: Lawsuit challenging Naperville and Illinois' "assault weapon" and magazine bans.
- Brief of Amici Curiae Firearms Policy Coalition and FPC Action Foundation in Support of Appellants and Reversal

April 7, 2023 - First Circuit Court of Appeals

Granata v. Campbell: Federal Second Amendment constitutional challenge to Massachusetts' Approved Firearms Roster and Attorney General's Handgun Sales Regulations.
- Judgment

April 6, 2023 - Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals

NRA v. Bondi: Lawsuit challenging Florida's under-21 gun ban.
- Brief of Amici Curiae Firearms Policy Coalition and FPC Action Foundation in Support of Appellants’ Petition for Rehearing En Banc

March 31, 2023 - United States District Court for the Southern District of California

Renna v. Bonta: Lawsuit challenging California’s handgun “roster” ban laws and its ban on self-manufacturing handguns.
- Order Granting in Part and Denying in Part Plaintiffs’ Motion for Preliminary Injunction

March 31, 2023 - United States District Court for the District of Minnesota

Worth v. Harrington: Federal Second Amendment constitutional challenge to Minnesota's ban on the right to bear arms as to young adults.
- Opinion
- Press Release

March 2, 2023 - United States District Court for the Southern District of California

FPC v. San Diego: Federal lawsuit challenging California SB 1327's fee-shifting provision.
- Complaint
- Press Release

March 1, 2023 - United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois

Schoenthal v. Raoul: Federal lawsuit challenging public transportation carry bans in Illinois as unconstitutional under the Second Amendment.
- Plaintiffs' Motion for Summary Judgment

February 21, 2023 - United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas

Mock v. Garland: Federal lawsuit challenging the ATF's pistol brace rule.
- Plaintiffs’ Brief in Support of Their Motion for a Preliminary Injunction or, in the Alternative, for Postponement of the Effective Date of the Final Rule

February 6, 2023 - Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals

Cooper v. Garland: Lawsuit challenging the federal ban on gun possession by m,ediacal marijuana patients
- Brief of Amici Curiae Firearms Policy Coalition and FPC Action Foundation in Support of Appellants and Reversal

January 31, 2023 - United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas

Mock v. Garland: Federal lawsuit challenging the ATF's pistol brace rule.
- Complaint
- Press Release

January 23, 2023 - United States District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee

Beeler v. Long: Federal Second Amendment constitutional challenge to Tennessee's ban on the right to bear arms as to young adults.
- Joint Motion to Enter Agreed Order

January 17, 2023 - United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois

Harrel v. Raoul: Federal lawsuit challenging Illinois "assault weapons" and magazine bans
- Complaint

January 12, 2023 - United States District Court for the District of Delaware

Graham v. Jennings: Federal lawsuit challenging Delaware's "large capacity" magazine ban as unconstitutional under the Second Amendment.
- Complaint
- Press Release

January 9, 2023 - United States District Court for the District of New Jersey

Koons v. Reynolds: Federal lawsuit challenging "sensitive location" carry bans in New Jersey as unconstitutional under the Second Amendment.
- Opinion Granting Motion for a Temporary Restraining Order
- Press Release

December 30, 2022 - United States District Court for the Southern District of New York

Lane v. James: Federal lawsuit challenging New York's "assault weapons" ban as unconstitutional under the Second Amendment
- Complaint
- Press Release

December 22, 2022 - United States District Court for the Southern District of California

Renna v. Bonta: Lawsuit challenging California’s handgun “roster” ban laws and its ban on self-manufacturing handguns.
- Plaintiffs’ Motion for Preliminary Injunction or Alternatively, Motion for Summary Judgment

December 22, 2022 - United States District Court for the District of New Jersey

Koons v. Reynolds: Federal lawsuit challenging "sensitive location" carry bans in New Jersey as unconstitutional under the Second Amendment.

December 20, 2022 - Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals

Andrews v. McCraw: Federal Second Amendment constitutional challenge to Texas' ban on the right to bear arms as to young adults.
- Unopposed Motion to Withdraw Appeal
- Press Release

December 19, 2022 - United States District Court for the Southern District of California

Miller v. Bonta: Federal lawsuit challenging California SB 1327's fee-shifting provision.
- Opinion and Order Enjoining Enforcement of California Code of Civil Procedure § 1021.11
- Press Release

December 14, 2022 - California Court of Appeal, Fourth Appellate District

Barba v. Bonta: Challenge to California's gun owner data-sharing with anti-gun "researchers"
- Order Denying Supersedeas Petition

December 6, 2022 - United States District Court for the District of Oregon

Fitz v. Rosenblum: Federal lawsuit challenging Oregon's "large capacity" magazine ban.
- Order
- Press Release

December 6, 2022 - United States District Court for the Northern District of California

California v. ATF: Intervention to defend statutory definition of “firearm” against expansion by anti-rights groups, others
- Applicants in Intervention’s Amici Curiae Brief in Support of Defendants’ Motion to Dismiss
- Press Release

December 2, 2022 - United States District Court for the District of Oregon

Azzopardi v. Rosenblum: Federal lawsuit challenging Oregon "cannot-issue" gun permit law

December 2, 2022 - United States District Court for the Southern District of California

Miller v. Bonta: Federal lawsuit challenging California SB 1327's fee-shifting provision.
- Order
- Press Release

November 30, 2022 - United States District Court for the District of Oregon

Fitz v. Rosenblum: Federal lawsuit challenging Oregon's "large capacity" magazine ban.

November 28, 2022 - United States District Court for the District of Delaware

Gray v. Jennings: Federal lawsuit challenging Delaware's "assault weapons" ban as unconstitutional under the Second Amendment.
- Plaintiffs’ Motion for a Preliminary and Permanent Injunction
- Press Release

November 28, 2022 - United States District Court for the Western District of New York

Christian v. Bruen: Federal lawsuit challenging "sensitive location" carry bans in New York as unconstitutional under the Second Amendment.
- Decision and Order (Preliminary Injunction)
- Press Release

November 28, 2022 - Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals

Baughcum v. Jackson: Federal Second Amendment constitutional challenge to Georgia's ban on the right to bear arms as to young adults.
- Brief of Plaintiffs-Appellants
- Press Release

November 16, 2022 - United States District Court for the District of Delaware

Gray v. Jennings: Federal lawsuit challenging Delaware's "assault weapons" ban as unconstitutional under the Second Amendment.
- Complaint
- Press Release

November 14, 2022 - First Circuit Court of Appeals

Granata v. Healey: Federal Second Amendment constitutional challenge to Massachusetts' Approved Firearms Roster and Attorney General's Handgun Sales Regulations.
- Plaintiffs-Appellants’ Opening Brief
- Press Release

November 3, 2022 - United States District Court for the Western District of New York

Hardaway v. Nigrelli: Federal lawsuit challenging New York's "place of worship" gun ban as unconstitutional under the Second Amendment.
- Decision and Order (Preliminary Injunction)
- Press Release

October 28, 2022 - United States District Court for the Southern District of California

Barris v. Stroud Township: Lawsuit challenging Stroud Township's restrictions on shooting ranges.
- Brief of Amici Curiae Firearms Policy Coalition and FPC Action Foundation in Support of Appellee
- Press Release

October 24, 2022 - United States District Court for the Southern District of California

Jones v. Bonta: Federal Second Amendment challenge to the State of California’s ban on firearm purchases by adults over the age of 18 but under the age of 21.
- Plaintiffs’ Brief Re: New York State Rifle & Pistol Ass’n v. Bruen
- Press Release

October 24, 2022 - United States District Court for the Southern District of New York

Greco v. NYC: Federal lawsuit challenging the laws that prevent individuals from carrying a loaded handgun on their person for self-defense in New York City, New York.
- Order Granting Stipulation of Dismissal
- Press Release

October 21, 2022 - United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois

Meyer v. Raoul: Federal Second Amendment constitutional challenge to Illinois' ban on the right to bear arms as to young adults.
- Amended Complaint
- Press Release

October 20, 2022 - United States District Court for the Western District of New York

Hardaway v. Nigrelli: Federal lawsuit challenging New York's "place of worship" gun ban as unconstitutional under the Second Amendment.
- DECISION AND ORDER that Plaintiffs' motion for temporary restraining order is GRANTED
- Press Release

October 14, 2022 - Superior Court of California (County of San Diego)

Barba v. Bonta: Challenge to California Assembly Bill 173, which requires the state’s Department of Justice to share the personal identifying information of millions of gun and ammunition owners with other parties for non-law-enforcement purposes.
- Tentative Ruling
- Press Release

October 14, 2022 - United States District Court for the Western District of New York

Hardaway v. Bruen: Federal lawsuit challenging New York's "place of worship" gun ban as unconstitutional under the Second Amendment.
- Plaintiffs’ Motion for a Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction
- Press Release

October 13, 2022 - United States District Court for the Southern District of California

Miller v. Bonta: Federal Second Amendment lawsuit challenging California’s ban on so-called “assault weapons”
- Plaintiffs’ Additional Brief Re New York State Rifle & Pistol Ass’n v. Bruen
- Press Release

October 13, 2022 - United States District Court for the Western District of New York

Hardaway v. Bruen: Federal lawsuit challenging New York's "place of worship" gun ban as unconstitutional under the Second Amendment.
- Complaint
- Press Release

October 12, 2022 - United States District Court for the Southern District of Georgia

Baughcum v. Jackson: Federal Second Amendment constitutional challenge to Georgia's ban on the right to bear arms as to young adults.

October 10, 2022 - Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals

Vincent v. Garland: Challenging lifetime gun ban for non-violent felony conviction.
- Brief of Amici Curiae Firearms Policy Coalition and FPC Action Foundation in Support of Appellant and Reversal
- Press Release

October 10, 2022 - Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals

Palmer v. Sisolak: Federal Second Amendment constitutional challenge to Nevada's ban on self-built firearms, precursor parts
- Appellants' Opening Brief
- Press Release

October 10, 2022 - United States District Court for the Southern District of California

Miller v. Bonta: Federal lawsuit challenging California SB 1327's fee-shifting provision.
- Plaintiffs' Motion for Preliminary Injunction
- Press Release

October 3, 2022 - United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas

VanDerStok v. Garland: Federal lawsuit challenging the ATF's "frame or receiver" rule.
- Opinion & Order on Scope of Preliminary Injunction
- Press Release

September 28, 2022 - United States District Court for the Western District of New York

Boron v. Bruen: Federal lawsuit challenging "sensitive location" carry bans in New York as unconstitutional under the Second Amendment.
- Plaintiffs’ Motion for a Preliminary Injunction
- Press Release

September 27, 2022 - United States District Court for the Southern District of California

Miller v. Bonta: Federal lawsuit challenging California SB 1327's fee-shifting provision.
- Complaint
- Press Release

September 23, 2022 - United States District Court for the District of Delaware

Rigby v. Jennings: Federal constitutional challenge to Delaware’s ban on self-built firearms, precursor parts, and “3D” files.
- Opinion Granting Motion for Preliminary Injunction in Part, Order
- Press Release

September 22, 2022 - United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois

Schoenthal v. Raoul: Federal lawsuit challenging public transportation carry bans in Illinois as unconstitutional under the Second Amendment.
- Complaint
- Press Release

September 21, 2022 - United States District Court for the Southern District of California

Andrews v. McCraw: Federal Second Amendment constitutional challenge to Texas' ban on the right to bear arms as to young adults.
- Defendant Steven McCraw’s Notice of Appeal
- Press Release

September 19, 2022 - United States District Court for the Southern District of California

Nguyen v. Bonta: Federal Second Amendment constitutional challenge to California's ban on purchasing more than one handgun or semiautomatic, centerfire rifle in a 30-day period.
- Plaintiffs’ Supplemental Brief in Support of Plaintiffs’ Motion for Summary Judgment
- Press Release

September 15, 2022 - United States District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania

Suarez v. Evanchick: Lawsuit challenging Pennsylvania's prohibition on carry by individuals who have had their civil rights restored following prohibiting convictions.
- Plaintiffs’ Second Motion for Summary Judgment
- Press Release

September 13, 2022 - United States District Court for the Western District of New York

Boron v. Bruen: Federal lawsuit challenging "sensitive location" carry bans in New York as unconstitutional under the Second Amendment.
- Complaint
- Press Release

September 9, 2022 - United States District Court for the Southern District of California

Renna v. Bonta: Lawsuit challenging California’s handgun “roster” ban laws, its ban on self-manufacturing handguns, and provisions in SB-1327 that are designed to suppress and chill legitimate challenges to firearms regulations.
- Plaintiffs’ Motion for a Temporary Restraining Order and a Preliminary Injunction
- Press Release

September 7, 2022 - United States District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee

Beeler v. Skrmetti: Federal Second Amendment constitutional challenge to Tennessee's ban on the right to bear arms as to young adults.
- First Amended Complaint
- Press Release

September 2, 2022 - Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals

Jones v. Bonta: Federal Second Amendment challenge to the State of California’s ban on firearm purchases by adults over the age of 18 but under the age of 21.
- Plaintiffs-appellants’ Petition Pursuant to the All Writs Act, 28 U.S.C. § 1651
- Press Release

September 2, 2022 - United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas

VanDerStok v. Garland: Federal lawsuit challenging the ATF's "frame or receiver" rule.
- Opinion & Order on Preliminary Injunction
- Press Release

September 1, 2022 - United States District Court for the Southern District of California

Renna v. Bonta: Lawsuit challenging California’s handgun “roster” ban laws, its ban on self-manufacturing handguns, and provisions in SB-1327 that are designed to suppress and chill legitimate challenges to firearms regulations.
- Second Amended Complaint
- Press Release

August 30, 2022 - United States District Court for the Southern District of California

Miller v. Bonta: Federal Second Amendment lawsuit challenging California’s ban on so-called “assault weapons”
- Plaintiffs’ Brief Re New York State Rifle & Pistol Ass’n v. Bruen
- Press Release

August 29, 2022 - United States District Court for the Northern District of California

Linton v. Bonta: Lawsuit challenging California’s laws and policies that deny Second Amendment rights to peaceable people whose rights should have been fully restored after their non-violent felony convictions in other states were vacated and nullified.
- Plaintiffs’ Motion for Summary Judgment, or in the Alternative, for Partial Summary Judgment
- Press Release

August 25, 2022 - United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas

Andrews v. McCraw: Federal Second Amendment constitutional challenge to Texas' ban on the right to bear arms as to young adults.
- Opinion
- Press Release

August 23, 2022 - Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals

Bianchi v. Frosh: Federal lawsuit challenging Maryland "assault weapons" ban as unconstitutional under the Second Amendment
- Supplemental Opening Brief
- Press Release

August 18, 2022 - Third Circuit Court of Appeals

Williams v. Garland: Challenging lifetime gun ban for non-violent misdemeanor conviction
- Order Granting Petition For Rehearing
- Order Vacating and Remanding Case

August 12, 2022 - Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals

Oakland Tactical Supply v. Howell Township: Challenging zoning restrictions imposed by the Township that prohibit shooting ranges for long guns.
- Opinion
- Press Release

August 12, 2022 - Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals

Maryland Shall Issue v. Hogan: Lawsuit challenging Maryland's gun licensing and training requirements.
- Brief of Amici Curiae Firearms Policy Coalition, FPC Action Foundation, and Independence Institute in Support of Appellants and Reversal
- Press Release

August 11, 2022 - United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas

VanDerStok v. Garland: Federal lawsuit challenging the ATF's "frame or receiver" rule.
- Complaint
- Press Release

August 9, 2022 - United States District Court for the District of Columbia

Guedes v. BATFE: Federal lawsuit challenging ATF/President Trump's ban on "bump stock" devices by executive fiat
- Opinion

August 4, 2022 - United States District Court for the District of Minnesota

Worth v. Harrington: Federal Second Amendment constitutional challenge to Minnesota's ban on the right to bear arms as to young adults.

August 3, 2022 - Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals

Call v. Jones: Federal Second Amendment lawsuit that seeks to make it possible for all law-abiding people to carry a loaded handgun on their person in public self-defense in the State of Maryland, challenging the “good and substantial reason” requirement, among others, that block law-abiding people from obtaining carry licenses.

August 1, 2022 - Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals

Cargill v. Garland: Challenge to the ATF Final Rule banning bump stocks.
- Brief for Amici Curiae Firearms Policy Coalition and FPC Action Foundation Supporting Appellant and Reversal
- Press Release

July 25, 2022 - Third Circuit Court of Appeals

Lara v. Evanchick: Federal Second Amendment lawsuit challenging Pennsylvania's ban on the right to bear arms as to young adults
- Opening Letter Brief of Plaintiffs-Appellants
- Press Release

July 22, 2022 - Superior Court of California (County of San Diego)

Campos v. Bonta: Challenging the California Attorney General and Bureau of Firearms over their intentional delay of firearm transactions past the statutory ten day waiting period absent a legal basis.
- Minute Order
- Press Release

July 18, 2022 - Third Circuit Court of Appeals

Williams v. Garland: Challenging lifetime gun ban for non-violent misdemeanor conviction
- Petition for Rehearing En Banc
- Press Release

July 14, 2022 - San Francisco Police and Sheriff's Departments

San Francisco Police Department: Re: Handgun Carry Licenses and Request For Public Records
San Francisco Sheriff's Department: Re: Handgun Carry Licenses and Request For Public Records
Press Release

July 12, 2022 - United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York

Vanchoff v. James: Federal lawsuit challenging New York "assault weapons" ban as unconstitutional under the Second Amendment
- Complaint
- Press Release

July 8, 2022 - United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas

Andrews v. McCraw: Federal Second Amendment constitutional challenge to Texas' ban on the right to bear arms as to law-abiding young adults.
- Plaintiffs’ Supplemental Brief in Support of Summary Judgment
- Press Release

July 1, 2022 - United States Supreme Court

Torcivia v. Suffolk County: Lawsuit challenging the government’s ability to enter private homes and seize firearms from an individual suspected of no crime, and subject to no penal control or supervision.
- Motion For Leave to File Brief and Brief of Amici Curiae Firearms Policy Coalition and FPC Action Foundation in Support of Petitioner
- Press Release

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