--- title: Second Amendment Foundation July Updates description: The Second Amendment Foundation updates for July 2025. image: https://nasgw.org/hubfs/SAF-logo-02-1.jpg --- [Go Back Up](https://nasgw.org/news/second-amendment-foundation-july-updates#top) [Skip to Content](https://nasgw.org/news/second-amendment-foundation-july-updates#body) [![nasgw-logo](https://nasgw.org/hubfs/nasgw-logo.svg "nasgw-logo")](https://nasgw.org/) Toggle Menu - Solutions Toggle children for Solutions Main Menu (Press to Return) \> Solutions - [Distribution Is The Solution](https://nasgw.org/distribution-is-the-solution) - [VAULT](https://itsonvault.com) - [Get SCOPE™](https://nasgwscope.org/) - [NASGW EXPO](https://nasgwexpo.org/) - [Fortify Insurance](https://www.choosefortify.com/) - [Bill Tracker](http://members.nasgw.org/bill-tracker) - Membership Toggle children for Membership Main Menu (Press to Return) \> Membership - [Join NASGW](https://nasgw.org/join-nasgw) - [New Member Info](https://nasgw.org/new-member-info) - [NASGW Directory](https://members.nasgw.org/membership/directory) - News / Media Toggle children for News / Media Main Menu (Press to Return) \> News / Media - [News](https://nasgw.org/news) - [Insight](https://nasgw.org/insight-newsletter) - [Webinars](https://nasgw.org/nasgw-webinars) - About Toggle children for About Main Menu (Press to Return) \> About - [Our Association](https://nasgw.org/about-nasgw) - [Board of Directors](https://nasgw.org/board-of-directors) - [FAQ's](https://nasgw.org/nasgw-faqs) - Industry Toggle children for Industry Main Menu (Press to Return) \> Industry - [Our Involvement](https://nasgw.org/industry) - [Partner Organizations](https://nasgw.org/partner-organizations) - [Affiliate Partners](https://nasgw.org/affiliate-partners) - [Join Now](https://nasgw.org/join-nasgw) - [Member Login](https://nasgw.memberclicks.net/login#/login) # Second Amendment Foundation July Updates [Recent News](https://nasgw.org/news/tag/recent-news) [Industry Partners](https://nasgw.org/news/tag/industry-partners) 7/15/25, 9:56 AM [Second Amendment Foundation](https://nasgw.org/news/author/second-amendment-foundation) 5 min read [mailto:?subject=Second%20Amendment%20Foundation%20July%20Updates&body=https%3A%2F%2Fnasgw.org%2Fnews%2Fsecond-amendment-foundation-july-updates](mailto:?subject=Second%20Amendment%20Foundation%20July%20Updates&body=https%3A%2F%2Fnasgw.org%2Fnews%2Fsecond-amendment-foundation-july-updates)   ![SAF-logo-02-1](https://nasgw.org/hs-fs/hubfs/SAF-logo-02-1.jpg?width=750&height=332&name=SAF-logo-02-1.jpg) ###  **9th Circuit Panel Upholds Injunction in Junior Sports v. Bonta; SAF win**  A three-judge panel of the Ninth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has [unanimously upheld](https://saf.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Opinion-02.pdf) an earlier preliminary injunction against a section of the California Business & Professional Code which had been used by the state to stifle gun-related advertising in Junior Sports magazine, in a case brought by the Second Amendment Foundation and others. The case is known as [*Junior Sports Magazines v. Bonta.*](https://saf.org/junior-sports-magazines-inc-v-bonta/) In a press release distributed to media, SAF Director of Legal Operations Bill Sack said: “We are thrilled that the Ninth Circuit clarified today that its decision striking down California’s Gun Advertising Ban applied to the law in its entirety. The First Amendment provides the protection to advertise constitutionally protected arms just as the Second Amendment codifies the protection to keep and bear them.” ### SAF Win in California’s One-Gun-Per-Month Lawsuit In a [unanimous decision](https://saf.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Nguyen-Opinion.pdf), the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in favor of SAF and its partners in [Nguyen v. Bonta](https://saf.org/nguyen-v-bonta/), SAF’s challenge to California’s one-gun-per-month gun rationing law. The lawsuit challenges the California statute that only allows for the purchase of one handgun or semi-automatic centerfire rifle (or combination thereof), from a licensed dealer within a 30-day period. SAF secured a summary judgment win at the district court, which California then appealed to the Ninth Circuit. The decision affirms SAF’s district win and strikes down the gun rationing law as impermissible under the Second Amendment. “California’s one-gun-per-month law was in clear violation of the Second Amendment, as affirmed by the unanimous decision in the Ninth Circuit,” SAF Executive Director Adam Kraut said when the ruling was announced. “This ruling is one step closer to liberating the people of the state from the totalitarian ideals of those in power who believe the right to keep and bear arms is a second-class right.” ### SAF Lawsuits Challenge Under 21 Handgun Bans in New Jersey, Connecticut SAF, joined by New Jersey Firearms Owners Syndicate (NJFOS), [filed a lawsuit](https://saf.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/FiledComplaint.HaguevMurphy.pdf) in district court challenging New Jersey’s ban on adults under the age of 21 from purchasing, owning or carrying handguns and handgun ammunition. New Jersey’s statutory regime bans adults under 21 from acquiring, possessing and carrying a handgun for self-defense, as well as purchasing handgun ammunition. This new case makes clear the Constitution and the Supreme Court recognize every peaceable adult has the right to acquire, possess and carry a handgun for their self-defense. Adults under 21 are no different as they are part of “the People.” Additionally, SAF and partners filed a similar [lawsuit](https://saf.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/CT-18-20-complaint.pdf) in federal court challenging Connecticut’s ban on 18-20-year-olds from purchasing, owning or carrying handguns. In the case, [*Succow v. Bondi*](https://saf.org/succow-v-bondi/), SAF is joined by the Connecticut Citizens Defense League and two individuals, Samuel Towne and Zachary Succow. As noted in the [complaint](https://saf.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/CT-18-20-complaint.pdf), “There is simply no historical analogue prohibiting adults under 21 from purchasing, acquiring, possessing, or carrying handguns nor of banning otherwise lawful commerce between firearm dealers and adults under 21.” ### SAF Voices Concern Over ATF-DEA Merger in Letter to Attorney General In [a letter](https://saf.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/12-Problems-With-ATF-DEA-Merger.pdf) sent to Attorney General of the United States Pamela Bondi, SAF, along with its partners, outlined their concerns over the proposed Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) – Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) merger. The letter lists 12 reasons why the ATF-DEA merger is an affront to the millions of gun owners across America. Chief among them is the fact that a merger would create a tremendous budget and employee increase for the ATF, along with easy access to high-level surveillance and intelligence capabilities. In a press release distributed to media, SAF Executive Director Adam Kraut said: “It should come as no surprise that the ATF has not been a ‘friendly’ agency when it comes to upholding the Second Amendment rights of peaceable citizens. Their actions have caused chaos for Federal Firearms Licensees, they have repeatedly wrongfully accused lawful gun owners and, worst of all, their aggressive tactics have caused deaths over perceived infractions. To merge the ATF with the DEA would increase their size and budget at a minimum, exponentially expanding their reach and resources.” ### SAF Issues Joint Statement on NFA Registration Challenge With the passage of the One Big, Beautiful Bill (OBBB), which eliminates the excise tax on silencers, short-barreled rifles, short-barreled shotguns and “Any Other Weapons” (AOW), SAF and its partners have issued a [joint statement](https://saf.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Joint-NFA-Letter.pdf) indicating their intention to challenge the remaining registration requirements for the affected arms under the National Firearms Act (NFA) as unconstitutional. As the groups noted in their [statement](https://saf.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Joint-NFA-Letter.pdf), “While we continue to fight for the total legislative elimination of the NFA, our organizations are proud to stand together in a new strategic lawsuit to challenge the constitutionality of the NFA in Federal Court.” ### Gun Rights Policy Conference 2025 Set for Sept. 26 – 28 in Salt Lake City The 40th annual [Gun Rights Policy Conference](https://saf.org/grpc/) (GRPC) is slated for Sept. 26 – 28 in **Salt Lake City, Utah, at the** [Salt Lake Marriott Downtown at City Creek](https://book.passkey.com/event/50967698/owner/1441/home). This year’s event is shaping up to be one of the most dynamic yet, with a growing lineup of powerhouse speakers from across the Second Amendment community. The theme for this year’s event is “**Advocacy Through Action**” and embodies the urgency and momentum we share to defend, secure and restore our Second Amendment rights. During the event we’ll celebrate victories from the past year and learn what’s on the horizon as it relates to your right to keep and bear arms. You can register for this FREE event [here](https://saf.org/grpc/). GRPC sponsorship opportunities are still available. If you would like more information about the event, or if you have any questions or need more information on any of SAF’s legal initiatives, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with SAF Senior Vice President Lauren Hill at [lhill@saf.org](mailto:lhill@saf.org). ![](https://nasgw.org/hs-fs/hubfs/SAF-logo-Red.png?width=116&height=116&name=SAF-logo-Red.png) ## Second Amendment Foundation Since its inception in 1974, SAF has been involved in more than 260 legal cases across the nation and has litigated – and won – cases at the highest levels of the American judicial system. The organization now has 59 active cases across the U.S., all with the goal of protecting our right as Americans to keep and bear arms. 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