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Torrance Quietly Repeals Restrictive Gun Laws

Torrance Quietly Repeals Restrictive Gun Laws

Sometimes, being vindicated takes time, risk, and provocation.  Such is the case with Mindy Costa, who’s actions in fighting vexatious laws quietly liberated the residential gun owners of Torrance and those transporting firearms through the city from a little known municipal code that made most firearm owners within the city and those traveling through the city with firearms potential misdemeanants –…read more →

Top 25 Interesting Items From The Waiting Period Case

Top 25 Interesting Items From The Waiting Period Case

UPDATE JANUARY 12, 2015:  More Waiting Ahead!!!!! Today the Ninth Circuit issued an order staying the District Court’s ruling that struck the 10 day waiting period for most firearm purchasers. The Ninth Circuit’s ruling was brief: “Appellant’s motion to stay the district court’s August 25, 2014 order pending appeal is granted. See Hilton v. Braunskill, 481 U.S. 770, 776 (1987).”…read more →

The End of California’s 10 Day Waiting Period for Most Gun Owners Is Near – Countdown Clock

The End of California’s 10 Day Waiting Period for Most Gun Owners Is Near – Countdown Clock

UPDATE JANUARY 12, 2015:  More Waiting Ahead!!!!! Today the Ninth Circuit issued an order staying the District Court’s ruling that struck the 10 day waiting period for most firearm purchasers. The Ninth Circuit’s ruling was brief: “Appellant’s motion to stay the district court’s August 25, 2014 order pending appeal is granted. See Hilton v. Braunskill, 481 U.S. 770, 776 (1987).”…read more →

You’re Not Crazy, The System Is: Restoring Firearm Rights After A 5150 Hold.

  In the District of Columbia v. Heller, the United States Supreme Court held that the Second Amendment provides a fundamental right of individuals to keep and possess firearms.  But, in the opinion, the Court held that “[a]lthough we do not undertake an exhaustive historical analysis today of the full scope of the Second Amendment, nothing in our opinion should be…read more →

Bullet Case: People v. De Long (1970) 11 Cal. App. 3d 786

Bullet Case: People v. De Long (1970) 11 Cal. App. 3d 786

Bullet Case is a feature of Davis & Associates that provides summaries and highlights of key cases relating to firearms laws.  These cases are provided for historical and educational purposes only. Commentary: This case relates to  former Penal Code section 12031(e), currently codified as Penal Code section 25850(b) – which provides law enforcement the right to examine a firearm (if possessed in…read more →