# Second Amendment legal challenges in New York

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/second-amendment-legal-challenges-in-new-york
> Updated: 2026-09-06T21:27:09.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

Legal challenges against firearm restrictions in New York have progressed through different levels of the judiciary. In August 2026, the Second Amendment Foundation, the National Rifle Association, and the Firearms Policy Coalition filed a federal lawsuit in the Western District of New York to block a state law banning the sale and transfer of Glock and Glock-style pistols. Plaintiffs argue the ban violates the Second Amendment, asserting these firearms are in ‘common use.’

By September 2026, the focus expanded to include a New York City ban on stun guns. The Supreme Court of the United States requested a defense from the city following a petition from the Firearms Policy Coalition and the Second Amendment Foundation. While lower courts had previously upheld the stun gun ban by citing a lack of evidence that such devices are in ‘common use,’ the Supreme Court’s request indicates judicial interest in the matter.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-06: Supreme Court requests defense from NYC over stun gun ban

The U.S. Supreme Court has requested a defense from New York City regarding its stun gun ban, amid a growing caseload of Second Amendment challenges across several states.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/supreme-court-requests-defense-from-nyc-over-stun-gun-ban

### 2026-08-17: New York Glock ban challenged by NRA and Second Amendment Foundation

The NRA, SAF, and FPC have sued New York in federal court to challenge a state law banning the sale and transfer of Glock-style pistols, alleging a violation of Second Amendment rights.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/new-york-glock-ban-challenged-by-nra-and-second-amendment-foundation

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