Under
the court order, the California Department of Justice (DOJ) must change
its systems to accommodate the unobstructed release of guns to gun
buyers who pass a background check and possess a California license to
carry a handgun, or who hold a “Certificate of Eligibility” issued by
the DOJ and already possess at least one firearm known to the state.
“We
are happy that Second Amendment rights are being acknowledged and
protected by our courts,” said Donald Kilmer, lead attorney for the
plaintiffs. “This case is one more example of how our judicial branch
brings balance to government in order to insure our liberty. I am elated
that we were able to successfully vindicate the rights of our clients.”
Attorneys Victor Otten of Torrance and Jason Davis of Mission Viejo were co-counsel for the plaintiffs.
“This
ruling clearly addressed the issue we put before the court,” said SAF
founder and Executive Vice President Alan Gottlieb. “We are naturally
delighted with the outcome.”
“California
gun owners are not second-class citizens and the Second Amendment
doesn’t protect second class rights,” noted plaintiff Brandon Combs,
also CGF’s executive director. “This decision is an important step
towards restoring fundamental individual liberties in the Golden State.”
“This
victory provides a strong foundation from which other irrational and
unconstitutional gun control laws will be challenged,” concluded Combs.
“We look forward to doing just that.”
The Calguns Foundation ( www.calgunsfoundation.org)
is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that serves its members,
supporters, and the public through educational, cultural, and judicial
efforts to defend and advance Second Amendment and related civil rights.
The Second Amendment Foundation ( www.saf.org)
is the nation’s oldest and largest tax-exempt education, research,
publishing and legal action group focusing on the Constitutional right
and heritage to privately own and possess firearms. Founded in 1974, The
Foundation has grown to more than 650,000 members and supporters and
conducts many programs designed to better inform the public about the
consequences of gun control.
Media Contacts:
The Calguns Foundation – Brandon Combs
bcombs@calgunsfoundation.org
(800) 556-2109 ext. 5775
Second Amendment Foundation – Alan Gottlieb
(425) 454-7012
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