You’ve probably heard the phrase, “The price of freedom is eternal vigilance.”
For more than 50 years, the Second Amendment Foundation has lived by that creed—fighting in courtrooms across America to ensure the right to keep and bear arms is not a relic of the past, but a reality for every law-abiding citizen today.
We’ve gone toe-to-toe with radical anti-gun groups, billionaire-backed lobbying machines, and overreaching politicians—and we’ve won.
But we can’t continue without you. We are facing one of the worst fundraising crunches in our 51-year history, and we risk losing everything if we don’t change course.
Check out just how important our work has been over the years… 1. We’ve Changed the Legal Landscape of the Second Amendment
Because of SAF’s relentless legal work:
District of Columbia v. Heller established that the Second Amendment protects an individual’s right to own firearms for self-defense.
McDonald v. Chicago made that right apply in every state across the country—a game-changing moment for gun owners everywhere.
Moore v. Madigan forced Illinois to allow concealed carry.
Wrenn v. D.C. struck down outrageous “good reason” requirements that made exercising your rights nearly impossible.
And in recent years, we’ve won critical injunctions in states like California, New York, and Washington, stopping unconstitutional carry bans, ammo restrictions, and government overreach dead in its tracks.
These aren’t just court cases. They’re battlefields where the future of our freedom is being decided—one lawsuit at a time.
2. What We’re Facing Now is a Life-or-Death Moment for the Second Amendment
The threat is greater than it’s ever been.
Radical activists are targeting gun owners with lawsuits and legislation designed to destroy the Second Amendment in everything but name.
“Assault weapon” bans, magazine capacity limits, “red flag” laws with no due process, and bans on firearm ownership for young adults are spreading like wildfire.
And powerful forces—including foreign governments—are working behind the scenes to undermine U.S. firearm protections from the outside.
We’re fighting back in multiple federal circuits and at the Supreme Court. But the truth is this: We are outspent 10-to-1… but never outworked.
We don’t waste your donation on ads or TV time. We don’t buy politicians. We do one thing and do it better than anyone else: We sue. And we win.
More than 80% of every dollar you donate to SAF goes toward:
Funding active litigation in state and federal courts
Filing Supreme Court amicus briefs that shape constitutional precedent
Recruiting top-tier Second Amendment attorneys
Defending lawful gun owners from being stripped of their rights
We currently have more than 55 ongoing cases, from challenging magazine bans in New Jersey and California to fighting red-flag laws in Massachusetts, Washington, and Florida.
We can’t outspend the gun control machine, but with your help, we can outlast them and FUEL our legal teams to historic victories.
SAF is facing a historically low fundraising period, and with threats against our gun rights NEVER ENDING, we need to turn the tide as soon as possible.
And if you’ve already given recently, thank you. But our legal bills don’t pause, and the cases are piling up. Your renewed support today could be the reason we win tomorrow.
We don’t mean to sound hyperbolic, but here’s what could happen if we fall short…
6. If We Lose This Fight, Here’s What’s Coming:
A nationwide gun registry
Ammo rationing and restricted sales
The banning of popular rifles used for home defense
The loss of your right to carry
GUN CONFISCATION…and worse
We must take the radical gun-grabbers at their WORD, Patriot. These threats we face are serious, and action must be taken.
Patriot, after all that, we are asking you to be a part of the SAF legacy, defending our RIGHT to bear arms while DEFEATING radical gun-grabbers in courts nationwide.
Thank you so much for reading our long email and supporting our fight to save our gun rights. This is your moment to shine.
