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Why You Need a Firearms Attorney in California: Trust The Davis Law Firm to Navigate the Legal Chaos

Why You Need a Firearms Attorney in California: Trust The Davis Law Firm to Navigate the Legal Chaos

California’s firearms laws are a legal quagmire, so convoluted that even judges find them “impenetrable.” In Rash v. Lungren (1997), Appeals Court Justice Bedsworth described a related statute as “hard” to read, “arduous” to write about, and “probably downright painful” to understand (59 Cal.App.4th 1233). Former Attorney General Dan Lungren likened these laws to the state’s Byzantine tax code, while…read more →

11 Jul, 2025
Firearm Use in Self-Defense: California and Federal Law

Firearm Use in Self-Defense: California and Federal Law

This article outlines the legal framework for drawing or using a firearm in self-defense under California and federal law, focusing on verified statutes and case law. For legal advice, contact The Davis Law Firm, experienced in California firearms law. I. California Law on Firearm Use in Self-Defense California law permits the use of firearms in self-defense under strict conditions, governed…read more →

9 Jul, 2025

Concealed Carry Firearm User Checklist: Actions After Drawing or Discharging a Firearm

Introduction As a concealed carry permit holder in California, you face unique legal challenges due to the state’s stringent firearms laws and complex self-defense statutes. Drawing or discharging your firearm in a self-defense scenario requires immediate, precise actions to ensure your safety, comply with California law, and protect your legal rights. This checklist, tailored for California concealed carry users, outlines…read more →

7 Jul, 2025
LEOSA: History, California Policy Analysis, and Advocacy by Davis Law Firm

LEOSA: History, California Policy Analysis, and Advocacy by Davis Law Firm

The Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act (LEOSA) is a pivotal federal law that empowers qualified law enforcement officers to carry concealed firearms nationwide, enhancing officer and public safety. Since its enactment in 2004, LEOSA has evolved through amendments, faced legal challenges, and inspired reform efforts like H.R. 354. However, state policies, such as California’s, have introduced restrictive interpretations that may…read more →

2 Jul, 2025
Why The Davis Law Firm Recommends NSSF Membership for Firearms Retailers

Why The Davis Law Firm Recommends NSSF Membership for Firearms Retailers

At The Davis Law Firm, we are committed to empowering our clients in the firearms retail industry with the tools and resources they need to thrive in a complex regulatory and business environment. That’s why we strongly recommend membership in the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), the leading trade association for the firearms, ammunition, hunting, and shooting sports industry. Starting…read more →

30 Jun, 2025
Pro-Second Amendment Litigation in California

Pro-Second Amendment Litigation in California

Several pro-Second Amendment organizations are actively challenging California’s firearm laws in federal courts, many influenced by the 2022 Bruen decision. Below is a summary of ongoing lawsuits by the Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC), Second Amendment Foundation (SAF), California Rifle & Pistol Association (CRPA), Gun Owners of America (GOA), and National Rifle Association (NRA). Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) California…read more →

27 Jun, 2025
The Guy Montag Easter Egg: A Fiery Second Amendment Win

The Guy Montag Easter Egg: A Fiery Second Amendment Win

By Jason A. Davis, The Davis Law Firm Picture this: it’s June 2008, and the U.S. Supreme Court just dropped District of Columbia v. Heller (554 U.S. 570), declaring the Second Amendment protects an individual’s right to keep firearms for self-defense. The legal world is electric, and in Long Beach, California, Chuck Michel and I are grinning like kids in…read more →

25 Jun, 2025
California Government Code § 53071: A Historical and Analytical Examination of State Preemption in Firearm Regulation

California Government Code § 53071: A Historical and Analytical Examination of State Preemption in Firearm Regulation

California Government Code § 53071, enacted in 1969 through Stats. 1969, c. 1428, p. 2933, and previously codified as § 9619, asserts state preemption over the registration and licensing of commercially manufactured firearms. Responding to local regulatory fragmentation in a turbulent era, § 9619 was introduced to ensure uniform state standards. This article provides a comprehensive history of § 53071,…read more →

23 Jun, 2025
Ninth Circuit Unanimously Strikes Down California’s “One-Gun-a-Month” Law: A Landmark Victory for Second Amendment Rights

Ninth Circuit Unanimously Strikes Down California’s “One-Gun-a-Month” Law: A Landmark Victory for Second Amendment Rights

By Jason Davis, Attorney at The Davis Law Firm (www.calgunlawyers.com) For Opinion, Click Here. On June 20, 2025, the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit delivered a unanimous and resounding victory for Second Amendment advocates in Nguyen v. Bonta, declaring California’s “one-gun-a-month” law facially unconstitutional. This landmark decision, affirming a district court’s summary judgment, reinforces the robust…read more →

20 Jun, 2025
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