WAGC news Bulletin: WAGC S VS L AB

NEWS BULLETin:

Women Against Gun Control is honored to submit an Amicus Curiae Brief urging
the U.S. Supreme Court to hear an appeal from the U.S. 9th Circuit Court of
Appeals’ decision that the Second Amendment does not guarantee an individual
right. That case was Silveira vs. Lockyer, 312 F.3d 1052 (9th Cir. 2003).

Howard J. Fezell, Esq. of Frederick, Maryland (a former NRA Board Member)
graciously volunteered his time to write this amicus brief. It is very
concise, clear, and poignant in detailing reasons why women, in particular,
should have access to firearms for self-defense. The data he cites from the
FBI and Bureau of Justice Statistics show how restrictions on gun ownership
have a disparate effect on women.

WAGC’s brief was filed on Wednesday, July 30, 2003. This amicus brief is of
the HIGHEST caliber. That’s why Women Against Gun Control wanted to share it
with you. Please feel free to circulate it to as many people as possible. It
is in PDF Format.

On Friday, August 1, 2003 we were informed that the NRA has decided to file
a brief in support of Silveira’s Petition For Writ Of Certiorari. The Court
will rule on the cert petition in or around October.

Best regards,

Women Against Gun Control
“The Second Amendment IS the Equal Rights Amendment”

P.S. A 21-gun salute to Keep and Bear Arms, www.keepandbeararms.com and the
other organizations who have spearheaded this effort and are contributing
their time, money, and talents. Also, to Gary Gorski, the lead attorney in
Silveira vs. Lockyer.

P.P.S. If you’d like to help defray the printing costs for WAGC, please send
a check or money order made payable to:
Women Against Gun Control
P.O. Box 95357
So. Jordan, UT

The amicus brief can also be found at: www.wagc.com