In a case that could potentially have far-reaching implications for similar lawsuits across the nation, the U.S. Supreme Court denied Minnesota’s Petition for Writ of Certiorari in Jacobson v. Worth, the Second Amendment Foundation’s (SAF) challenge to the 18-20-year-old carry ban in the state.
Minnesota asked the Supreme Court to take the case after SAF was granted an injunction at the district court and the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed. The high court’s refusal to hear the case means the Eighth Circuit’s ruling stands as a final judgment, confirming SAF’s win.
In a press release distributed to media, SAF Director of legal Operations Bill Sack said: “We are encouraged with today’s ruling, that the Supreme Court was happy to let the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals’ decision that 18-20-year-olds are part of ‘the People’ who have the right to carry a handgun for self-defense, stand. This ruling will have reverberations nationwide, where SAF is involved in multiple similar suits, seeking to restore the rights of young adults who face similarly unconstitutional laws in their home states.”
SAF is pleased to announce that several companies have joined or renewed their corporate partnerships with the organization. The commitment of these corporate partners is a testament to their belief in SAF’s mission to defend, secure and restore our Second Amendment freedoms.
SAF has four levels of corporate partnerships starting with Diamond. Companies in this level are Lipsey’s, Silencer Shop and SIG SAUER. Next is the Platinum level and includes Magpul, Taurus, Field Ethos and Daniel Defense. In the Gold level Brownells, Public Square, GunBroker, NASGW, Vortex and Armslist round out the list. The Silver level partners include Blackout Coffee, SureFire, Volquartsen, Big Tex Ordnance, Ammo.com, Guns & Gadgets, Ranger Point Precision, Luth AR, Dead Air, Kahr, Guns.com and Primary Arms.
Besides their corporate partner commitments, these companies also support SAF’s legal efforts through product donations for the organization’s monthly sweepstakes program, proceeds from special programs or limited runs of merchandise. In addition, Trijicon, Vortex and Silencer Shop have all stepped up to sponsor the annual Gun Rights Policy Conference.
For more information about SAF’s corporate partner program, contact Senior Vice President Lauren Hill at lhill@saf.org.
Thanks to a preliminary injunction in the Second Amendment Foundation’s (SAF) case CRPA v. LASD, non-resident SAF members can now apply for a California carry permit.
The injunction requires that California accept permit applications from any United States resident outside the state who is a member of SAF or its partner organizations and not prohibited from possessing firearms. SAF was joined in the case by the California Rifle & Pistol Association, Gun Owners of America, Gun Owners Foundation, Gun Owners of California and several private citizens.
In a press release distributed to media, SAF Executive Director Adam Kraut said: “As you might imagine, the state of California is not wanting to make it easy for non-residents to apply for a carry permit. As a SAF member and non-resident of California, however, you’re allowed to apply. The main thing to keep in mind is that you need to submit your application through the sheriff or police department for the county you plan to visit. The order specifically lists how to apply, so that’s the best place to find the exact information you need.”
Should you have any questions or need more information, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with SAF Senior Vice President/Vice President of Development Lauren Hill at lhill@saf.org. If you would like more detailed information on any of SAF’s more than 55 active cases, visit saf.org where all current cases are listed under the Legal Action section.