BELLEVUE, WA – The Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) and its partners, in a challenge of California’s ban on non-resident concealed carry, won a victory when a federal judge granted a preliminary injunction in the case.
U.S. District Court Judge Sherilyn Peace Garnett, a 2022 Joe Biden appointee, granted in part and denied in part the plaintiffs’ motion for preliminary injunction. The state has 21 days to file a response, and within 30 days plaintiffs must “meet and confer” with the state and Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department “to submit a proposed order entering the preliminary injunction consistent with the specific findings” made by the court order.
SAF is joined by the California Rifle & Pistol Association, Gun Owners of America, Gun Owners Foundation, Gun Owners of California and seven private citizens. The LA County Sheriff’s Office is the main defendant, along with Attorney General Rob Bonta and the La Verne Police Department.
In her decision, Judge Garnett observed, “the State bears the burden of showing whether California’s residency requirements for a CCW license is ‘consistent with the Nation’s historical tradition of firearm regulation.” A few pages later, she notes, “the State has not carried its burden at this stage to show that the limitation of CCW licenses to California residents is part of a historical tradition of this Nation.”
“Americans do not leave their Second Amendment right to bear arms at the California border,” said SAF founder and Executive Vice President Alan M. Gottlieb. “California is behind the curve in recognizing that the Second Amendment was incorporated to the states via the 14th Amendment since SAF’s Supreme Court victory in the 2010 McDonald ruling.”
“The writing is clearly on the wall,” added SAF Executive Director Adam Kraut, “when Judge Garnett noted the Court already found that we are likely to succeed on the merits of our argument that California’s residency requirement for CCW applications is unconstitutional. We are confident our challenge will continue to prevail.”
On Monday, August 12, God’s Love We Deliver – NYC’s only provider of medically tailored meals for individuals living with illness – hosted the 2nd annual God’s Love Open at the Westchester Country Club in Rye, New York. The all-day event featured exciting golf and tennis competitions, raising critical funds for New Yorkers living with illness.
After the contests ended, guests mingled at a gracious reception, enjoying curated bites inspired by the world-renowned Gramercy Tavern. Beverage sponsors were Morgan Stanley, Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Freitag Cocktails, and The New York Cocktail Co., who generously provided festive libations along the courses, courts, and at the clubhouse.
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Chairman and CEO of Capri Holdings Ltd. John Idol, Pro Golfer Beau Hossler, New York Giants Superbowl Champion Victor Cruz, God's Love President & CEO David Ludwigson, and Good Day New York co-anchor Curt Menefee
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Chef Lauren Radel, Board member James Palazza, Chief Philanthropy Officer Stephen Covello, Culinary Council member Chef Amanda Freitag, GLO Ambassador Victoria Britto, and actor Christopher Jackson
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Good Day New York Sports Anchor Tina Cervasio, Victor Cruz, and David Ludwigson
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Our tennis players
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Tennis sponsors Jens Audenaert and Amol Shah with friends
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Janet Pommersheim, Dena Lombardo, and Patricia Ashdown
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genLOVE Council Chair Jonathan Lau on the tennis court
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Danielle Palma, Liz Martin, Curtis Hogan, and Megan Hogan
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Victor Cruz at the tee-off
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Our auctioneer, CK Swett
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Actor Richard Kind, Mia Kroeger, Alice Vilma, Judy Choi, and Katherine Smith
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David Ludwigson and Cullinary Council member, Chef Michael Anthony
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Curt Menefee speaks during our banquet
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Jonathan Lau and John Idol
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Chef Lauren Radel and Chef Amanda Freitag with their sponsored cocktails
The reception was cohosted by Chairman and CEO of Capri Holdings Limited, John Idol, Board member Michael Anthony of Gramercy Tavern, Board member Roberta Graves, and GOOD DAY NY Anchor Curt Menefee. Our tennis tournament was sponsored by Dena and Sam Lombardo and Jens Audenaert and Amol Shah. During the reception, God’s Love President & CEO David Ludwigson spoke about the critical work God’s Love does every day delivering medically tailored meals to our vulnerable New York neighbors, to those too sick to shop or cook for themselves. He thanked participants for being a vital part of supporting God’s Love’s mission.
“We are thrilled to host our 2nd annual God’s Love Open (GLO) with the great support of so many friends: Roberta Graves, Chef Mike Anthony, John Idol, Jim Halpin, James Palazza, Dena & Sam Lombardo, and all of our guests and sponsors, including Goldman Sachs and Delta,” says David Ludwigson. “We will deliver our 40 millionth meal this year, and with meal numbers up 30% from last year, you and your support are more critical to our work than ever before. An event like GLO raises both awareness and funds for us, all in the fun of a round of golf or a tennis match.”
Beau Hossler teeing off.
“Each year, my commitment to God’s Love grows stronger,” says Chef Mike Anthony “I truly believe in the work they do and the impact they make in our community. It is an honor to be part of the team, especially on a celebratory day like today.”
In an auction led by actor CK Swett, guests bid on fantastic prizes and sponsored program items for God’s Love clients.
The evening ended with an awards ceremony, emceed by Curt Menefee. The event raised vital funds for God’s Love that will allow the organization to continue to reach all those who need them. Last year alone, God’s Love cooked and home-delivered a record 4.3 million medically tailored meals to almost 16,000 clients living with illness. This year, we expect to deliver nearly 5 million meals. Thank you to all who came out and joined us on this special day!
L: Freitag Cocktails, beverage sponsor
M: New York Cocktail Company, beverage sponsor
R: Tito's Handmade Vodka, beverage sponsor
Check out our favorite moments from GLO 2024!
Video by Peter Pavlakis
Tradition Capital Bank’s COO, Jessica Porter and President & CEO, Dan Fagan, speaking at Africa Stories Live! in April 2024.
“When we got there and met these people, this idea came to me. We’re bankers and we like to be entrepreneurial and so we said to MATTER, ‘You guys have all these relationships here. What if we gave you some loan funds and then you lend to these people. You know them all, we trust you. Take the money, go make it happen.’ And that’s how it all started. Pretty simple.”
Also on the trip was Tradition’s COO, Jessica Porter, who was inspired by the people she met at the conference. “A lot of the individuals we met had moved away but had come back because they cared so much about the country of Zimbabwe and the people there. I was so impressed with their drive and their grit. They are innovative, creative, and determined to make things work.”
Since its opening in 2023, the Shamwari Lending Association has given out 11 loans and created 36 jobs. For its members, the SLA is nothing short of a miracle.
“It’s been so amazing for me. Coming from a place where you have a dream, an idea, but not having the capital to get started, it was very difficult. And so it’s completely transformed my life,” said SLA member Simba Musiyiwa.
Shamwari Lending Association member, Simba with his wife, Irina, at Simba’s Bakery in downtown Victoria Falls.
A professionally trained chef of 15 years, Simba was forced to leave Zimbabwe in order to find work. After building a successful career abroad that included being head chef at the renowned Four Seasons Hotel in both Dubai and Tanzania, Simba came back home with a dream to open his own bakery in Victoria Falls.
With help from the SLA and Simba’s own hard work, his dream has come true. With his first loan, he was able to purchase the equipment he needed, hire a few employees and find the perfect location in downtown Victoria Falls. His second loan allowed him to hire more employees and expand to a second location. With nine employees now working for him, Simba is dreaming an even bigger dream.
“The bigger plan is to train up a new generation of chefs. I was fortunate enough to work for some fantastic companies while I was abroad, so coming back it’s been in my heart to train a lot of up-and-coming chefs who will stay here in Zimbabwe.”
Shamwari Lending Association member, Loretta Musungwa with son, Noah, at her thriving business, Loretta’s Coffee.
Simba represents the heart of the members of the SLA, individuals who want to start their own businesses not just for themselves, but also as a means to help others and build the future of Zimbabwe. Providing capital and creating an environment where people like Simba can flourish is how Zimbabwe will grow strong. Over time, it may even become the breadbasket of Africa again – with Simba’s bakery leading the way!
Watch highlights from Africa Stories Live! and hear from Dan, Jessica and Simba as they each share how the Shamwari Lending Association has changed their lives.
BELLEVUE, WA – The Eighth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has denied a petition for a rehearing in a Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) case which found Minnesota’s ban on carry permits for young adults ages 18-20 is unconstitutional.
The case is known as Worth v. Harrington, and it was filed in June 2021. Joining SAF in this case are the
Minnesota Gun Owners Caucus, Firearms Policy Coalition and three private citizens, Austin Dye, Axel
Anderson and Kristin Worth, for whom the case is known. They are represented by attorneys Blair W. Nelson of Bemidji, Minn., and David H. Thompson, Peter A. Patterson and William V. Bergstrom at Cooper & Kirk in Washington, D.C.
In its order, the Eighth Circuit also denied a request for an en banc panel hearing. U.S. District Court Judge Katherine Menendez, a 2021 Joe Biden appointee, ruled in March 2023 that Minnesota’s permitting age restriction is unconstitutional. The case was appealed to the Eighth Circuit, which upheld Judge Menendez decision.
“Clearly, Judge Menendez made the right call in the first place,” said SAF Executive Director Adam Kraut. “As we contended all along, the right of the people mentioned in the Second Amendment was not limited to those over a certain age. Certainly young adults fall within the definition of ‘the people’ ever since they’ve been allowed to vote, and generations before that when they were considered part of the militia, and have been accepted into the military.”
“We expected to prevail at trial and again at the appeals court level,” said SAF founder and Executive Vice President Alan M. Gottlieb. “We are gratified by the Eight Circuit’s decision, and now we will see whether Minnesota submits a petition for certiorari to the Supreme Court. For the time being, we have notched another victory in our ongoing effort to win firearms freedom one lawsuit at a time.”
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