Foundation for a Safer NY

Foundation for a Safer NY started as a grassroots effort on Reddit and Discord by New Yorkers frustrated with unconstitutional firearm regulations. What began as online discussion has become active federal litigation challenging some of the most restrictive gun laws in America—and they're winning.

The organization is currently pursuing Mills v. New York City (2nd Circuit 24-3308), with oral arguments before the Second Circuit Court of Appeals. This lawsuit directly attacks:

• •$340+ application fees for NYC firearm permits that create financial barriers to constitutional rights
• •One-in-90-day purchase limits that restrict law-abiding residents to buying one firearm every three months
• •Handgun carry restrictions that limited licensees to carrying only two handguns (NYPD has since rescinded this policy following Foundation pressure)
• •NYPD permission requirements for firearm purchases and replacements
• •Registration requirements for handguns

"We will continue to fight this lawsuit until we've expended all options available, or until we win." — Andrei K, Foundation leadership

They've already achieved notable victories:

• •LaMarco v. Suffolk (2025): Federal court ruled that Suffolk County can no longer deny or suspend pistol licenses solely because a cohabitant has a history of mental illness
• •NYPD Policy Change: Foundation's legal pressure forced NYPD to eliminate its two-handgun limit on concealed carry licenses

The Foundation operates private and group firearms training classes. Revenue from these classes directly supports:

• •Ongoing federal litigation
• •Free training for individuals facing financial hardship
• •Legal defense fund for Second Amendment cases

Beyond litigation, the Foundation provides detailed guides on:

• •How to obtain a New Jersey non-resident concealed carry permit as a New York resident
• •How to get a Pennsylvania non-resident CCW as a New York State resident
• •NYC concealed carry licensing requirements and processes
• •NY SAFE Act impacts on gun owners
• •Recent court rulings and injunction updates

The organization is represented by attorney Amy Bellantoni, who has secured major victories in Second Amendment cases including the LaMarco v. Suffolk win that changed how Suffolk County issues permits.

The Foundation engages with New York's gun rights community through platforms like r/NYguns and maintains a subscriber newsletter with updates on:

• •Lawsuit developments and court rulings
• •Changes to NYC/NYS firearm regulations
• •How restrictive laws affect residents
• •Steps for obtaining permits in restricted states

Their approach combines constitutional litigation with community education, making legal pathways clear for New Yorkers while fighting to expand Second Amendment rights through the courts.