The Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) is a non-profit organization based in the United States that focuses on promoting and protecting the rights granted by the Second Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. Founded in 1974, SAF engages in legal advocacy, education, and research to support individual gun ownership rights and to challenge laws that it views as infringing upon those rights. SAF is known for its involvement in various legal cases and initiatives aimed at defending the rights of gun owners. The organization also conducts public outreach and educational programs to inform citizens about their rights and the importance of the Second Amendment in American society.