[GunClinger]

BELLEVUE, WA – The Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) has initiated legal action against the Los Angeles County Sheriff and California Attorney General Rob Bonta, challenging the constitutionality of policies and laws governing the issuance of carry permits. This lawsuit asserts that these regulations create significant obstacles for citizens seeking permits, making the process exceedingly difficult if not outright impossible, and it explicitly references the recent Supreme Court decision in Bruen v. New York.

SAF is collaborating with the California Rifle & Pistol Association, Gun Owners of America, Gun Owners Foundation, Gun Owners of California, and several private citizens in this endeavor. Legal representation is provided by attorneys Chuck Michel, Joshua Robert Dale, Konstadinos T. Moros, and Alexander Frank, all from Long Beach, along with Donald Kilmer from Caldwell, Idaho.

The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, not only names Attorney General Bonta but also L.A. County Sheriff Robert Luna and La Verne Police Chief Colleen Flores, along with their respective agencies, as defendants.

SAF Executive Director Adam Kraut underscored, “It is apparent that the defendants unilaterally decided that Bruen did not apply to them and have continued to foster policies that make the process to obtain a permit as arduous as possible.” He criticized the excessive fees, processing delays, and other requirements, deeming them constitutionally questionable in light of the Bruen decision.

SAF Founder and Executive Vice President Alan M. Gottlieb expressed concern, stating, “The process and costs involved seem deliberately designed to discourage people from exercising their constitutional right to bear arms. In some cases, applicants have had to wait for a year or more to get their permit. This is simply inexcusable.”

The federal complaint alleges violations of both the U.S. Constitution and state law. It seeks an injunction against enforcing California law and preventing agencies from imposing excessive fees. Additionally, the lawsuit aims to compel California to recognize concealed carry permits and licenses issued by other states, aligning with the principles outlined in the recent Supreme Court decision in Bruen v. New York.