Archive for April, 2025

A Guide to Obtaining a List of Firearms That Are Registered In Your Name and Why It’s Important.

Overview of the Law Under Penal Code section 11106, the California Department of Justice (DOJ) maintains the Automated Firearms System (AFS), a centralized database recording firearms purchased or transferred through licensed dealers, registered assault weapons, self-reported firearms, Carry Concealed Weapons Permit records, and law enforcement-entered records. The ability for individuals to request their AFS records is facilitated through regulations in…read more →

30 Apr, 2025

California Firearm Registration for New Residents

Moving to California as a firearm owner comes with a mandatory legal obligation to register firearms with the state. California’s stringent gun laws require new residents to register their firearms within a specific timeframe, a mandate that is often overlooked, leading to potential legal consequences. This article outlines the mandatory firearm registration requirement for new residents, the statute of limitations…read more →

29 Apr, 2025

Guide to Obtaining Your California Criminal History Report Under AB 165

Overview of California Bill AB 165 California Assembly Bill 165, effective January 1, 2022, allows individuals to request a copy of their criminal history record from the California Department of Justice (DOJ) through the Personal Firearms Eligibility Check (PFEC) program, as outlined in California Penal Code section 30105. This law enables you to verify your eligibility to purchase or possess…read more →

29 Apr, 2025

Managing Liabilities in Shooting Ranges: Waivers, Protocols, Signage, and Legal Expertise

Shooting ranges, whether indoor or outdoor, provide a unique environment for firearms enthusiasts, law enforcement personnel, and recreational shooters to practice and hone their skills. However, operating a shooting range comes with significant legal and financial risks due to the inherent dangers of firearms. From accidental injuries to property damage, the potential liabilities are substantial. To mitigate these risks, shooting…read more →

28 Apr, 2025

Guide to Law Enforcement Firearm Return Process in California

Introduction When a firearm is seized by law enforcement in California, retrieving it can be a complex process governed by specific state laws. California has established clear procedures for the return of firearms, but challenges often arise due to local agency policies or misunderstandings of the law. This article provides a step-by-step guide to the law enforcement gun return process,…read more →

26 Apr, 2025

Guide to Intrafamilial Firearm Transfers in California

Introduction Transferring a firearm between immediate family members in California, known as an intrafamilial firearm transaction, is governed by strict state laws to ensure safety and legality. This article provides a step-by-step guide to completing an intrafamilial transfer, defines the process using statutory language, distinguishes it from operation of law transfers, and explains how The Davis Law Firm can assist…read more →

25 Apr, 2025

Guide to Transferring a Firearm via Inheritance in California

Introduction Inheriting a firearm in California is a process governed by strict state laws, requiring careful compliance to ensure legality and safety. This article provides a step-by-step guide to transferring a firearm through inheritance, an operation of law transfer, and clarifies the distinction between operation of law transfers and intrafamilial transfers. It also highlights how The Davis Law Firm, led…read more →

24 Apr, 2025

Why Snopes v. Brown Matters to Californians

On August 21, 2024, a petition for certiorari was filed with the U.S. Supreme Court in Snope v. Brown (No. 24-203), challenging the Fourth Circuit’s en banc decision in Bianchi v. Brown, 111 F.4th 438 (4th Cir. 2024), which upheld Maryland’s assault weapons ban. This case emerges in the wake of Duncan v. Bonta (9th Cir. 2025), where the Ninth…read more →

23 Apr, 2025

Flawed Foundations: How Duncan v. Bonta Undermines Bruen and Second Amendment Protections

In Duncan v. Bonta (2025), the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, sitting en banc, upheld California’s ban on large-capacity magazines (LCMs), reversing a district court’s ruling that the law violated the Second Amendment. The case, brought by plaintiffs including Virginia Duncan and the California Rifle & Pistol Association, challenged California Penal Code § 32310(c), which prohibits possession of magazines holding…read more →

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