Archive for October, 2025

California’s Prohibition on Firearm Possession and Control for Individuals Under 21: Implications for Dealers, Employees, and Customers

California’s Prohibition on Firearm Possession and Control for Individuals Under 21: Implications for Dealers, Employees, and Customers

In California, firearm regulations extend far beyond mere sales and transfers, encompassing even temporary possession or control of guns. This is particularly relevant for licensed firearms dealers employing or interacting with individuals under 21 years old, whether as customers browsing inventory or as employees handling stock. The state’s laws are stricter than federal baselines, creating a complex landscape for compliance….read more →

30 Oct, 2025
Understanding California’s Penal Code Section 29860: Relief from Firearm Prohibitions for Retroactive Bans

Understanding California’s Penal Code Section 29860: Relief from Firearm Prohibitions for Retroactive Bans

In California’s complex landscape of gun control laws, Penal Code Section 29860 stands out as a provision designed to offer a measure of fairness to individuals caught in the web of evolving firearm restrictions. This section allows certain people prohibited from owning firearms due to misdemeanor convictions to petition for relief—but only under specific circumstances. As gun laws continue to…read more →

24 Oct, 2025
Victory for Second Amendment Rights in Alameda County: A Detailed Look at a Landmark CCW Challenge

Victory for Second Amendment Rights in Alameda County: A Detailed Look at a Landmark CCW Challenge

In another victory for our constitutional rights, the Superior Court of California, County of Alameda, located at the Hayward Hall of Justice, recently ruled in favor of John Doe in his challenge to the Livermore Police Department’s denial of his concealed carry weapon (CCW) license. This decision, issued on October 8, 2025, under Penal Code Section 26206, marks a significant…read more →

22 Oct, 2025
Step-by-Step Explanation of California’s Firearm Background Check Process for 2025 in Plain English

Step-by-Step Explanation of California’s Firearm Background Check Process for 2025 in Plain English

The firearm background check process in California is a careful, multi-step system designed to make sure only people who are legally allowed to own or possess guns can buy them. It’s run by the California Department of Justice (DOJ) through their Bureau of Firearms (BOF), specifically the Background Clearance Unit (BCU). This process is triggered whenever someone tries to buy…read more →

3 Oct, 2025
Supreme Court Takes Up Wolford v. Lopez: A Key Battle Over Gun Rights and Property Owners’ Authority

Supreme Court Takes Up Wolford v. Lopez: A Key Battle Over Gun Rights and Property Owners’ Authority

Introduction In a significant development for Second Amendment jurisprudence, the U.S. Supreme Court today granted certiorari in Wolford v. Lopez, agreeing to review a challenge to Hawaii’s restrictive concealed carry laws. The case, docketed as No. 24-1046, centers on whether states can presumptively ban licensed handgun carriers from bringing firearms onto private property open to the public—such as stores, restaurants,…read more →

3 Oct, 2025