Another SAF victory
https://www.saf.org/doj-saf-reach-settlement-in-defense-distributed-lawsuit/
All you SAF haters can suck it.[:D][:D] They just keep on winning in the RTKBA.
DOJ, SAF REACH SETTLEMENT IN DEFENSE DISTRIBUTED LAWSUIT
BELLEVUE, WA ? The Department of Justice and Second Amendment Foundation have reached a settlement in SAF?s lawsuit on behalf of Cody Wilson and Defense Distributed over free speech issues related to 3-D files and other information that may be used to manufacture lawful firearms.
SAF and Defense Distributed had filed suit against the State Department under the Obama administration, challenging a May 2013 attempt to control public speech as an export under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), a Cold War-era law intended to control exports of military articles.
Under terms of the settlement, the government has agreed to waive its prior restraint against the plaintiffs, allowing them to freely publish the 3-D files and other information at issue. The government has also agreed to pay a significant portion of the plaintiffs? attorney?s fees, and to return $10,000 in State Department registration dues paid by Defense Distributed as a result of the prior restraint.
Significantly, the government expressly acknowledges that non-automatic firearms up to .50-caliber ? including modern semi-auto sporting rifles such as the popular AR-15 and similar firearms ? are not inherently military.
?Not only is this a First Amendment victory for free speech, it also is a devastating blow to the gun prohibition lobby,? noted SAF founder and Executive Vice President Alan M. Gottlieb. ?For years, anti-gunners have contended that modern semi-automatic sport-utility rifles are so-called ?weapons of war,? and with this settlement, the government has acknowledged they are nothing of the sort.
?Under this settlement,? he continued, ?the government will draft and pursue regulatory amendments that eliminate ITAR control over the technical information at the center of this case. They will transfer export jurisdiction to the Commerce Department, which does not impose prior restraint on public speech. That will allow Defense Distributed and SAF to publish information about 3-D technology.?
All you SAF haters can suck it.[:D][:D] They just keep on winning in the RTKBA.
DOJ, SAF REACH SETTLEMENT IN DEFENSE DISTRIBUTED LAWSUIT
BELLEVUE, WA ? The Department of Justice and Second Amendment Foundation have reached a settlement in SAF?s lawsuit on behalf of Cody Wilson and Defense Distributed over free speech issues related to 3-D files and other information that may be used to manufacture lawful firearms.
SAF and Defense Distributed had filed suit against the State Department under the Obama administration, challenging a May 2013 attempt to control public speech as an export under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), a Cold War-era law intended to control exports of military articles.
Under terms of the settlement, the government has agreed to waive its prior restraint against the plaintiffs, allowing them to freely publish the 3-D files and other information at issue. The government has also agreed to pay a significant portion of the plaintiffs? attorney?s fees, and to return $10,000 in State Department registration dues paid by Defense Distributed as a result of the prior restraint.
Significantly, the government expressly acknowledges that non-automatic firearms up to .50-caliber ? including modern semi-auto sporting rifles such as the popular AR-15 and similar firearms ? are not inherently military.
?Not only is this a First Amendment victory for free speech, it also is a devastating blow to the gun prohibition lobby,? noted SAF founder and Executive Vice President Alan M. Gottlieb. ?For years, anti-gunners have contended that modern semi-automatic sport-utility rifles are so-called ?weapons of war,? and with this settlement, the government has acknowledged they are nothing of the sort.
?Under this settlement,? he continued, ?the government will draft and pursue regulatory amendments that eliminate ITAR control over the technical information at the center of this case. They will transfer export jurisdiction to the Commerce Department, which does not impose prior restraint on public speech. That will allow Defense Distributed and SAF to publish information about 3-D technology.?
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I bet you won't see that reported on CNN. 0 -
This is where the SAF stands head an shoulders above the others.
They will tackle core issues that may be unpopular rather than focus group testing their donor base.
A good win with two significant points made.0 -
I can't say that I recall seeing anyone criticize the SFA. But then I have never understood the seemingly deep need to criticize any organization fighting on my side, whether I agree with them 100% or not.
It seems strategically shortsighted.0 -
"Significantly, the government expressly acknowledges that non-automatic firearms up to .50-caliber ? including modern semi-auto sporting rifles such as the popular AR-15 and similar firearms ? are not inherently military."
This might just turn out to be one of the most significant rulings ever.0 -
This ruling along with the "possible" new nominee to the SCOTUS may give us some hope?
Maybe another organization that was strategically EXPOSED may have to come around to actually defending our 2nd amendment rights, now that members etc. are keeping a LOT closer eye on them?
Is it possible to actually WIN BACK some of our lost rights?
Keep it up SAF.0 -
I agree Dads, but they are the ones that get my money. 0 -
I once was a member of SAF. Don't know why I left, but think I will go back.
Got back in last evening. They are the most active in lawsuits against the "chipping" away of our rights.0
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