California prohibits the average, peaceable person from purchasing more than one handgun, or semi-automatic centerfire rifle (or combination of the two), from a licensed dealer within a 30-day period. As a result, Californians are banned from acquiring more than one constitutionally protected arm in a thirty day period based on an arbitrarily defined time table.
On December 18, 2020, Second Amendment Foundation filed its complaint, along with numerous individuals who wish to purchase multiple arms within 30 days, several retailer plaintiffs who desire to be able to conduct those sales, and two other civil rights organizations. The complaint alleges that California’s “One Gun per Month” law violates the Second Amendment of the United States Constitution, and seeks declaratory and injunctive relief.
Case Team: Raymond DiGuiseppe
Recent Docket Activity
August 14th, 2025
MANDATE of USCA as to 71 Notice of Appeal to 9th Circuit, filed by Rob Bonta, Luis Lopez.
May 2nd, 2024
NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of Motion Hearing held on December 6, 2023, before Judge William Q. Hayes. Court Reporter/Transcriber: Juliet Eichenlaub. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER or the Court Reporter/Transcriber. If redaction is necessary, parties have seven calendar days from the file date of the Transcript to E-File the Notice of Intent to Request Redaction. The following deadlines would also apply if requesting redaction: Redaction Request Statement due to Court Reporter/Transcriber 5/23/2024. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 6/3/2024. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 7/31/2024.
April 24th, 2024
ORDER of USCA as to 71 Notice of Appeal to 9th Circuit, filed by Rob Bonta, Luis Lopez.
April 5th, 2024
TRANSCRIPT ORDER - For hearing on 12/06/2023 by Rob Bonta, Luis Lopez. .
April 3rd, 2024
USCA Case Number 24-2036 for 71 Notice of Appeal to 9th Circuit, filed by Rob Bonta, Luis Lopez.
April 3rd, 2024
USCA Time Schedule Order as to 71 Notice of Appeal to 9th Circuit, filed by Rob Bonta, Luis Lopez. ; Due date for filing of transcripts in US District Court is 5/29/2024.) .
March 29th, 2024
NOTICE OF APPEAL to the 9th Circuit by Rob Bonta, Luis Lopez. .
