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December 21, 2023 — Washington, DC

Second Amendment Institute wraps up 2023 by joining forces with Women for Gun Rights at U.S. House of Representatives Judiciary Committee for the Second Amendment.

Read the full 2023 report here.

JUNE 22, 2023 — WASHINGTON, DC

Congressman Chip Roy of Texas and Dianna Muller (President/Founder of the DC Project), were awarded with the Second Amendment Institute’s annual Second Amendment Gun Rights award for their unmatched dedication to defending the Second Amendment of all Americans.

Fifty Second Amendment activists packed the house at the private residence steps away from the U.S. Capitol to honor Rep. Roy and Muller with beverages provided by Ammunition Distillery.

Notable attendees included Dick Heller (DC v. Heller), Cheryl Todd (SAI Board of Directors/DC Project Arizona State Director), Karla Mooney (DC Project Maryland State Director), Staci Claunch (DC Project Southwest Regional Director), and Brian Oakes (DC Young Republican Chairman).

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Photoed Below:

1) Congressman Chip Roy and Dianna Muller
2) SAI President Tyler Yzaguirre, Congressman Chip Roy, and Dianna Muller
3) Congressman Chip Roy addresses attendees
4) DC Project ladies with an attendee in the middle of the group
5) Dianna Muller addresses attendees

A special thank you to Congressman Chip Roy’s staff, the DC Project, and HSP Direct for making this event possible.

MARCH 1, 2023 — WASHINGTON, DC —

2a activist Days

On February 28 and 29, SAI Board Members Col. Allen West, Sheriff Mike Lewis and Jan Morgan, along with SAI President Tyler Yzaguirre met with 2A Congressional leaders on Capitol Hill.

The SAI team discussed the importance of educating their constituents on pro-Second Amendment bills currently filed in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Members Included:
Rep. Wesley Hunt, Rep. Paul Gosar, Rep. Lauren Boebert, Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, Rep. Mary Miller, Rep. Nathaniel Moran, Rep. Morgan Luttrell, Rep. Clay Higgins, and Rep. Jay Obernolte.

Bills Discussed Included:
H.R. 38 - National Reciprocity
H.R. 53 - Firearm Industry Non-Discrimination Act (FIND Act)
H.R. 152 - Hearing Protection Act
H.R. 450 - Repeal the NFA Act

To view these Bills, download them here.

Photoed left to right: Col. Allen West with Rep. Mary Miller, Col. Allen West with Jan Morgan, Col. Allen West with Tyler Yzaguirre, Rep. Paul Gosar with Col. Allen West, Sheriff Mike Lewis, and Tyler Yzaguirre.

NOVEMBER 18, 2022 — WASHINGTON, DC —

Democratic Challenger Adam Frisch Concedes to Second Amendment Institute Friend, and powerhouse gun rights Congresswoman, Lauren Boebert.

Around 2:45 PM eastern time on Friday November 18, Adam Frisch called and conceded to Congresswoman Lauren Boebert in the tight race for Colorado’s third Congressional district, according to reports at CNN.

Although there will be an automatic recount done by the Colorado secretary of state’s office, Frisch said in a live Facebook speech that he did not ask for a recount, does not expect the results to change and does not want there to be fundraising done for an essentially fruitless cause.

Boebert acknowledged Friday that she had received Frisch’s concession call, tweeting, “I look forward to getting past election season and focusing on conservative governance in the House majority. Time to get to work!”

SAI President Tyler Yzaguirre was quick to comment on the victory, “I am very happy that Congresswoman Boebert has won her re-election, and quite frankly, I’m not surprised…she’s a force to be reckoned with!”

The Second Amendment Institute hosted Boebert for its Fifth Anniversary Celebration and premier Second Amendment Champion Ceremony in June 2021 in Washington, D.C.

SAI looks forward to working with Boebert in the future to defend the Second Amendment from all those who seek to dismantle it.

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

WASHINGTON, D.C. —

Relentless Second Amendment defender and friend of the Second Amendment Institute, Anna Paulina Luna won her Congressional race last night in Florida’s 13th District.

Board Member Lt. Colonel Allen West, ret. looks forward to Anna Paulina Luna defending our rights in the halls of Congress,

“Congratulations to Representative Elect Anna Paulina Luna. I look forward to her defending our Constitutional rights, freedoms, and liberties. It’s great to have a fellow Veteran in elected office.”

Anna Paulina Luna is a strong independent leader, earning her stripes by serving her country, not by serving herself. Raised by a single mother in Southern California's low-income neighborhoods, Anna learned that she must work hard and be independent to succeed.

Paulina Luna spoke at SAI’s inaugural Defending Freedom Action Summit in April 2019 in Arlington, Virginia, and since then, also joined Yzaguirre on the Daily Caller show to discuss the dangers of red flag laws.

Second Amendment Institute President Tyler Yzaguirre was very excited on the win stating,

“I’m extremely happy that my friend and true freedom-bleeding patriot Anna won her Congressional race. She’ll bring common sense back to the halls of Congress and put America first.”

By earning the top level seal of Platinum for a fourth year in a row, SAI has proven its dedication to providing donors and grant making foundations with an open, honest insight to operations, goals, success stories, impact, board structure, and most importantly, financials and where donations are utilized.

It’s important to keep donors aware of our open books policy, fiduciary responsibility, and dedication to ensuring that 100% of their donations are utilized to defend the Second Amendment.

- Zakery Tretton, CFO

For questions, please contact Chris Hunt, Director of External Operations, at contact@sainational.org.

This past weekend, more than 100 patriots from across the country gathered for a weekend together with top-notch Second Amendment and freedom speakers from across the country. Highlighted speakers included former U.S. Secretary of the Interior, Ryan Zinke, who gave a passionate speech about protecting America from enemies foreign and domestic; State Senator Amanda Chase of Virginia gave a fiery speech about protecting ourselves and the right to keep and bear arms.

Other notable speakers included SAI Board Member and Gun Freedom Radio host Cheryl Todd, Sheriff Mike Lewis of Wicomico County Maryland, Hungry Heroes BBQ Executive Director Amanda Riggan, SAI Board Member and gun rights attorney George Lyon, Stop the Demand Project Executive Director Sophia Fisher, and several others.

This event was made possible by generous sponsors Luke Blindert, U.S. LawShield, AZFirearms, and Turning Point USA.

“It’s great to see all these powerhouse speakers come together to talk to their fellow patriots about the importance of defending the Constitution. Great turn out, lots of fun.” - Luke Blindert, main sponsor.

The DC Project raises awareness that firearms safety and violence prevention are achieved through education, not legislation; encourages the preservation of America’s gun culture; and highlights the diversity and rising demographic of female gun owners through ongoing advocacy because gun rights are women’s rights.

(Photographed left to right: Lauren Hartnett (NY DC Project Director), Tyler Yzaguirre (President of SAI), Gabby Franco (Gun Rights Activist).

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2020

SECOND AMENDMENT INSTITUTE EARNS GUIDESTAR’S PLATINUM SEAL OF APPROVAL FOR SECOND YEAR IN A ROW

GuideStar is known in the world of giving as the number one resource for information on non-profits.

GuideStar connects donors and grant making organizations with detailed and privileged information on 501(c)3s in the United States.

By earning the top level seal of Platinum for a second year in a row, SAI has proven its dedication to providing donors and grant making foundations with an open, honest insight to operations, goals, success stories, impact, board structure, and most importantly, financials and where donations are utilized.

President of SAI Tyler Yzaguirre on this seal of approval:

I, along with the Board and Executive Officers, are proud to lead SAI into another transparent year, thus showing our donors that their donations are utilized to advance the mission of SAI and educate Americans about their gun rights; not line the pockets of the executives.

For questions, please contact Chris Hunt, Director of External Operations, at contact@sainational.org.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 2020

LIBERTE AUSTIN OF U.S. LAW SHIELD NAMED NATIONAL FIELD DIRECTOR OF SAI AND STUDENTS FOR SELF-DEFENSE

On Wednesday, May 13, Liberte Austin formally accepted the position of National Field Director of the Second Amendment Institute and Students for Self-Defense.

In her role, Liberte will serve as a spokesperson for both organizations and host Students for Self-Defense events across the country in upcoming semesters.

Liberte is also an ambassador for U.S. and Texas LawShield, which according to their website:

U.S. & Texas LawShield is the first concealed weapons legal defense program to truly provide Legal Defense for Self-Defense. Our mission is to educate our members in self-defense law; empower them to handle critical, life-threatening situations with confidence; and protect them from potential injustices in the legal system after acts of self-defense. 

“Your life is worth protecting.” - Liberte Austin

For questions, please contact Chris Hunt, Director of External Operations, at contact@sainational.org.

saturday, november 2, 2019

sai board members take part in 1,800 person gun rights rally at u.s. capitol

On this cold Saturday morning and afternoon, SAI Board of Directors Members Cheryl Todd, Maj Toure, George Lyon, Timothy Knight, and President Tyler Yzaguirre, joined more than 1,800 patriotic gun rights supporters at the U.S. Capitol to voice their ultimatum to Congress:

“Either stand up for our Constitutional rights, or we’re voting you out!”

Other notable speakers included Instagram gun rights titan Hickok45, USMC Drill Instructor Veteran Adda May Dillon, Instagram’s gun-girl Tracy Lee, and personal defense firearms instructor Rob Pincus.

The event went from 12:00pm until 4:00pm, with 25 speakers total all resonating the same message: Stand up for our gun rights, don’t back down, and put the seriousness of gun owners back into the minds Congressional Members.

For questions, please contact Chris Hunt, Director of External Operations, at contact@sainational.org.

thursday, september 19, 2019

colonel rob maness (usaf, ret.), named premier director of veteran’s affairs for sai

In efforts to better understand and communicate with Veterans across the nation, the Second Amendment Institute extended the premier position of Director of Veteran’s Affairs to Colonel Rob Maness, ret. Colonel Maness humbly welcomed and accepted the position.

Retired Colonel Rob Maness has a life long record of providing dedicated service to our nation. He made the decision as a 17-year old high school senior to enlist in the United States Air Force and serve in uniform as the country faced multiple crises around the world.

Having worked his way up from the enlisted ranks to full Colonel, he retired from active duty in 2011, ending his military service of more than 32 years. Following military retirement, Rob returned to Louisiana to work as an executive in a Fortune 500 Energy Corporation.

He is currently the owner of Iron Liberty Group and resides in Madisonville, Louisiana.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 28, 2019

brenna spencer named premier director of millennial engagement for sai

In efforts to better combat radical gun-control ideologies on college campuses, and to better reach millennials, the Second Amendment Institute launched a new Director position in August, Director of Millennial Engagement.

Brenna Spencer is a native of Nashville, Tennessee. Since taking her viral graduation gun photo in April 2018, Brenna has garnered more than 200,000 followers on social media and has become a prominent figure for the Second Amendment.

Brenna’s activism has been featured on Fox News, NRA TV, and many more.

Check out Brenna’s social media pages: Facebook Page • Twitter • Instagram

MONDAY, AUGUST 19, 2019

SAI expands board of directors, welcoming new members

On Friday, August 16, former NRA Board of Directors Member Timothy Knight and Gun Freedom Radio host Cheryl Todd, accepted their nominations to the Board of Directors of the Second Amendment Institute.

Tim and Cheryl join current SAI Board of Director Members Kaya Jones, Senator Elbert Lee Guillory, Maj Toure, KaLeigh Lang and George Lyon.

tuesday, AUGUST 6, 2019

SAI OFFICIAL position on red flag laws

Washington, DC — President of the Second Amendment Institute Tyler Yzaguirre stated the following on behalf of the organization:

“It has been the long-standing position of the Second Amendment Institute (SAI) to reject any form of Extreme Risk Protection Orders (ERPOs), more commonly known as “Fred Flag Laws.”

Red Flag Laws are not only a stain on our Constitutional Republic, but also a violation of our Second Amendment rights and Due Process.

Our country was founded on the principle that one is presumed innocent until proven guilty. Red Flag Laws negate this presumption of innocence and replace it with the presumption of guilt.

Red Flag Laws are inconsistent with Due Process and allow for the confiscation of firearms from innocent Americans.

SAI will stand firm against Red Falg Laws and anyone who supports them.”

MONDAY, AUGUST 5, 2019

SAI OFFICIAL STATEMENT ON DAYTON OHIO AND EL PASO TEXAS MASS SHOOTINGS

Our deepest sympathies and condolences go out to the families and victims of the recent mass murder tragedies in our country, as well as the communities of El Paso and Dayton.

Everyone at the Second Amendment Institute is proud of the courage shown by first responders and others offering their help during this time of need.

SAI is dedicated to the safe and lawful use of firearms by those exercising their Second Amendment rights.

SAI will not participate in the politicizing of these tragedies.

As always, SAI will work in good faith to manifest real solutions that protect us all from those who commit these horrific acts, while simultaneously protecting our Second Amendment rights.

MONDAY, JULY 1, 2019

SAI JOINS DELAWARE GUN RIGHTS IN DELAWARE AND STOPS RADICAL GUN CONTROL FROM PASSING

On Sunday, June 30, SAI President Tyler Yzaguirre and Board Member Maj Toure spoke with national Second Amendment champions Mark Keith Robinson, Sheriff Mike Lewis, Cheryl Todd and Adam Kraut, to over 500 Delaware Gun Rights Member at the Delaware capitol building in Dover Delaware.

Delaware Gun Rights, launched in 2018 by Mitch Denham, is a pro-Second Amendment grassroots organization that combats gun control legislation across the state of Delaware, and since it’s founding, has recruited over 15,000 members across the state of Delaware.

Yzaguirre focused on the national issue of gun control and the importance of DGR’s energy spreading across state lines, while Toure focused on the importance of getting up close and personal with elected officials and letting them know they’re not wanted.

The event ran from 4-6pm on the stairs of Delaware’s capital building.

Wednesday, april 10, 2019

SAI returns to it’s roots through revamp of Students for the Second Amendment

In December, 2014 at the University of Delaware, SAI President Tyler Yzaguirre launched Students for the Second Amendment.

A Registered Student Organization like none other, which quickly grabbed national headlines, and maintained an active roster list of more than 120 Blue Hen Students.

During the inaugural Executive Board’s term, they hosted Katie Pavlich - which sparked national outrage and protests from Black Lives Matter - and also forced the university’s hand into writing SF2A a $500 check for “ammunition” to Cabela’s.

SAI will continue its ongoing revitalization of Students for the Second Amendment, nationally, while University of Delaware chapter continues to thrive.

MONDAY, JANUARY 7, 2019

SAI AND STUDENTS FOR SELF-DEFENSE LAUNCH PREMIER ANNUAL COLLEGE CONFERENCE

As of January 3, 2019, tickets for the premier annual student conference of SAI and S4SD went on sale to the general public.

Defending Freedom Action Summit presents students and young professionals with the opportunity to network with more than 350 patriotic Americans who have a passion to preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution.

Additionally, DFAS touts a stellar lineup of Conservative and Libertarian leaders from across the country, including headliners such as Pastor Darrell Scott of President Trump's team, Harlan Hill of Fox News and the Trump 2020 Advisory Board, and Lauren Cooley, an editor of the Washington Examiner.

Tickets currently range from $25 - $500, with an increase on February 1st.

Those who want to attend are encouraged to promptly purchase their tickets, due to limited availability.

Questions and comments should be directed to Alex DeGarmo, Regional Field Coordinator of Students for Self-Defense. Alex can be reached at saiDevoNE@gmail.com.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2018

BLACK GUNS MATTER PRESIDENT, MAJ TOURE, JOINS SAI BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Through an unanimous vote of SAI Board Members, Maj Toure of Black Guns Matter officially accepted his invitation to join SAI’s Board of Directors.

According to BGM Facebook Page: Black Guns Matter educates people in urban communities on their second amendment rights and responsibilities through firearms training and education.

Maj has been featured on Fox News numerous times to discuss the pressing issue of the need to educate urban communities on their second amendment rights, and right to self-defense.

Maj will bring a unique insight to SAI’s Board of Directors.

“It is important that urban America be highly represented in the Second Amendment community. Joining the board of the Second Amendment Institute is another step in that direction.” -Maj Toure, Founder of Black Guns Matter.

Maj will be joining several other notable second amendment champions such as, Kaya Jones (National Diversity Coalition for President Trump), and retired State Senator Elbert Lee Guillory.

Maj has raised over $150,000 in two years for second amendment education. He continues to tour the country, and teaches in urban communities.

For questions, please contact Chris Hunt, Director of External Operations, at contact@sainational.org.

monday, september 10, 2018

sai kicks off national students for self-defense tour

On Wednesday, September 5, Students for Self-Defense a project of the Second Amendment Institue, launched it's national college campus tour at West Chester University. 

Students for Self-Defense educates, recruits, and activates college students to overturn harmful and oppressive anti-self-defense policies on their college campus. 

In 2018, more than 50% of America's top 100 universities experienced extreme hikes in crime on campus. Yet these same universities continue to oppress and victimize their students through restrictive self-defense policies, such as pepper spray bans.

While West Chester University's S4SD chapter is thriving, the national organization still needs your help to continue the national tour, and bring an end to harmful policies. 

With the help of the Leadership Institute's Field Representative for Pennsylvania, Seven Surack, more than 120 WCU Rams signed up for their chapter of S4SD.

You can learn more about the cause here. 

Tuesday, august 21, 2018

sai extends its deepest CONDOLENCES TO MOLLIE TIBBETTs's FAMILY

The tragic death of Mollie Tibbetts reminds us that we must continue to fight for self-defense rights.

As citizens must work to prevent such tragedies.

Mollie was a college student at the University of Iowa, residing in a state that does not allow her to carry a concealed weapon at the age of 20, and furthermore does not allow campus carry.

In a world that the radical left wants to continue to allow in illegal immigrants, like the one that murdered Mollie, and destroy our hardworking law enforcement, now more than ever we need to fight for our God-given right to self-defense.

The Second Amendment Institute extends its deepest condolences to Mollie Tibbetts's family and joins the nation in mourning.

Tuesday, August 7, 2018

sai joins patriot picket to defend 2a against march 4 our lives gun grabbers at nra hq

On Saturday, 8/4, your Second Amendment Institute joined Maryland's Patriot Picket, and took on the face of tyranny head on. March 4 Our Lives, a national gun-control organization funded by billionaire bullies Michael Bloomberg and George Soros, gathered at the NRA Headquarters in Fairfax, VA in protest against the NRA. Ironically, the building was completely empty. 

SAI and the Patriot Picket shined the light of freedom into the face of darkness by engaging freedom hating gun-grabbers. SAI President Tyler Yzaguirre spoke to more than a dozen gun-control advocates in order to find out where the stood on the gun issue. The overwhelming majority of those who Tyler and Dick spoke to, said they want complete disarmament of law-abiding citizens. 

Fairfax County Police set up unconstitutional DMZ and free speech zones, and threatened to arrest those who crossed the border more than once after 12pm. 

Patriot Picket leader Jeff Hulbert was arrested in the DMZ zone, for exercising his Constitutional right to freedom of speech under the First Amendment. His court date is 8/28. 

Jeff Hulbert Arrest
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For questions, please contact Chris Hunt, Director of External Operations, at contact@sainational.org.

Tuesday, july 10, 2018

sai supports judge kavanaugh for u.s. supreme court

SAI stands with President Trump and his selection for nominee to the United States Supreme Court. Judge Brett Kavanaugh is a true defender of the Constitution and will protect our Second Amendment rights. 

His history of defending our Constitutional rights has been unmatched since Justice Antonin Scalia. 

Throughout his judicial career, Judge Kavanaugh has ruled on a number of Second Amendment-related cases during his time on the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals, which included a detailed account agreeing with Heller from D.C. v. Heller (2008).

For questions, please contact Chris Hunt, Director of External Operations, at contact@sainational.org.

Sunday, july 8, 2018

march 4 our rights recap

On Saturday, July 7, nearly one hundred second amendment supporters came together for the Washington, D.C. March 4 Our Rights rally.

Speakers included Morgan Sachs, DC Director of March 4 Our Rights, Tyler Yzaguirre, President of SAI, Emily Valentine, CEO of Style Me Tactical, Diante Johnson, President of the Black Conservative Federation, Ryan Fournier, Chairman of Students for Trump, and Jessie Jane Duff.

From the Washington Post, “Organizers say they feel as though their right to bear arms is in danger and that the wave of gun-control activism could lead to certain types of guns being banned. The students are calling for the safe, responsible use of guns. They would like to see increased security in schools, including armed guards.”

Sister marches were held in Phoenix, Los Angeles, and Chicago.

The DC rally began at 2:20pm and concluded at 4:20pm.

For questions, please contact Chris Hunt, Director of External Operations, at contact@sainational.org.

Monday, June 18, 2018

President of SAI set to address the DC Women's Project

On Friday, June 22, SAI President Tyler Yzaguirre will speak at the DC Project’s rally at the U.S. Capitol from 2pm – 3:30pm.

The DC Project brings 50 women, one from every state, to Washington, DC, to meet legislators and reveal the faces and the stories of second amendment supporters.

Other speakers include:

Stacey Washington, Nikki Goeser, Amanda Suffecool, and others.

For questions, please contact Chris Hunt, Director of External Operations, at contact@sainational.org. 

Wednesday, may 16, 2018

President of SAI named chief STRATEGY director of march 4 our rights

In a joint effort to spread the pro-second amendment message among college students, and offer them an alternative to the gun-control camp, March 4 Our Rights, named Tyler Yzaguirre, Chief Strategy Director. Tyler will be working closely with with March 4 Our Rights Board Members and national officers to promote a national pro-gun message and implement strategies to recruit high school and college students. 

March 4 Our Rights, a national 501c3 Non-Profit organization was founded in response to the National March For Our Lives rally, which focused on a very strong gun control agenda, and urging elected officials to implement a new wave of gun control. 

Several March 4 Our Rights rallies are scheduled throughout the country for July 7, 2018. Full information can be found at the March 4 Our Rights website and tax-deductible contributions can be made at this link. 

Wednesday, may 2, 2018

President of sai gives electrifying speech at delaware 2a rally in april

On April 14, 2018, Tyler Yzaguirre delivered an electrifying speech to a crowd of more than 1,000 gun-rights activists in Dover, Delaware. 
Other speeches included remarks from Diante Johnson, President of the Black Conservative Federation, and Kaya Jones, member of the National Diversity Coalition. 

Monday, April 16, 2018

President Trump adviser, kaya jones, official board member of sai

On Saturday, April 14, 2018, Ms. Kaya Jones officially joined the Board of Directors of the Second Amendment Institute.

Ms. Jones is a member of the National Diversity Coalition.

Ms. Jones has a solid track record of defending the Second Amendment and our Constitutional rights.

For questions or comments please reach out to SAI’s Director of External Affairs, Chris Hunt at contact@sainational.org.