The Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) and key partners secured a major victory against gun control in California — of all places – recently. The win comes as the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals issued a mandate overturning California’s Draconian “one-gun-per-month” restriction. The victory cements a landmark precedent for gun rights.
The unanimous decision ruled in favor of SAF and its partners in Nguyen v. Bonta, SAF’s challenge to the one-gun-per-month rationing law. The Firearms Policy Coalition and San Diego County Gun Owners PAC joined two FFL gun dealers and six private citizens, including Michelle Nguyen, for whom the case is named, in the suit.
“Today’s mandate issued by the Ninth Circuit marks the first time the court has issued a final decision striking down a law for infringing on the Second Amendment,” said SAF Executive Director Adam Kraut. “Between Heller and Bruen, every case heard by a panel which concluded the law was contrary to the Second Amendment was reheard en banc by the court and ultimately upheld. This is a historic victory for Second Amendment rights in the Ninth Circuit and marks a measurable defeat for Governor Newsom and the legislature’s attempts to curtail the exercise of the right to keep and bear arms in California.”
Big Gun Win in California
“California has managed to do what many thought impossible: violate the Second Amendment so blatantly that even the Ninth Circuit won’t uphold it,” explained FPC Action Foundation President Cody J. Wisniewski, counsel for FPC. “We are proud to have secured the rights of peaceable people and look forward to many more wins against California’s unconstitutional laws.”
Nguyen v. Bonta challenges the California statute restricting citizens to purchasing only one handgun or semi-automatic centerfire rifle, or combination thereof, from a licensed dealer within a 30-day period. The summary judgement win at the district court level, which the state of California appealed to the Ninth Circuit, held up in favor of SAF and its partners.
“Today’s mandate from the Ninth Circuit is a testament to SAF’s efforts to restore the Second Amendment rights of all Americans,” said SAF founder and Executive Vice President Alan M. Gottlieb. “This win is a huge step forward in one of the most gun-restrictive states in America, and we will not rest until Californians can exercise their full constitutional rights.”
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