Archive for 2026

Law-Abiding California Gun Owners Reach $75,000 Settlement in Federal Civil Rights Lawsuit Against Former State Park Ranger Jaycee Hollins

Law-Abiding California Gun Owners Reach $75,000 Settlement in Federal Civil Rights Lawsuit Against Former State Park Ranger Jaycee Hollins

Mission Viejo, CA – Two law-abiding California gun owners have reached a settlement in their federal civil rights lawsuit against former California State Park Ranger Jaycee Hollins (in her individual and official capacities). The defendant agreed to pay $75,000 to resolve the matter. According to the publicly filed complaint, the plaintiffs were detained by Ranger Hollins for approximately two hours…read more →

2 Apr, 2026
Why the DOJ’s 925(c) Firearms Relief Rule Is Taking Time — And Why That’s Normal

Why the DOJ’s 925(c) Firearms Relief Rule Is Taking Time — And Why That’s Normal

If you are a client, a potential client or you work with clients who lost federal firearm rights because of a past conviction, mental-health adjudication, or other disqualifier under 18 U.S.C. § 922(g), you’ve probably been watching the Department of Justice’s new rule on relief from disabilities (18 U.S.C. § 925(c)). What the Rule Is About For decades, § 925(c)…read more →

27 Mar, 2026
Supreme Court’s Decision Today in Cox v. Sony Delivers Major Inadvertent Win for the Firearms Industry: Reinforcing Protections Against Secondary Liability for Third-Party Misconduct

Supreme Court’s Decision Today in Cox v. Sony Delivers Major Inadvertent Win for the Firearms Industry: Reinforcing Protections Against Secondary Liability for Third-Party Misconduct

By Jason Davis March 25, 2026 In a landmark ruling issued today, the U.S. Supreme Court in Cox Communications, Inc. v. Sony Music Entertainment (No. 24–171) slammed the door on expansive theories of secondary copyright liability for internet service providers (ISPs). The unanimous opinion, authored by Justice Thomas, holds that an ISP like Cox is not contributorily liable for its…read more →

26 Mar, 2026
Urgent Alert for California Firearms Dealers & 2A Supporters California DOJ Bureau of Firearms Proposes New Civil Fines Regulations – Your Comments Are Due by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, March 30, 2026

Urgent Alert for California Firearms Dealers & 2A Supporters California DOJ Bureau of Firearms Proposes New Civil Fines Regulations – Your Comments Are Due by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, March 30, 2026

By Jason Davis, Esq. The Davis Law Firm – calgunlawyers.com March 24, 2026 The California Department of Justice Bureau of Firearms has released modified proposed regulations titled “Civil Fines for Firearms Dealers.” These rules would create a new four-level fine schedule, allow inspectors broad discretion to classify violations using vague and subjective factors, and impose fines up to $3,000 per…read more →

24 Mar, 2026
The Davis Law Firm Secures Settlement With DOJ, FBI, Bondi, Patel, and USA Restoring Improperly Denied Firearm Rights for Client

The Davis Law Firm Secures Settlement With DOJ, FBI, Bondi, Patel, and USA Restoring Improperly Denied Firearm Rights for Client

Mission Viejo, CA – February 19, 2026 – The Davis Law Firm today announced the resolution of the federal lawsuit addressing a wrongful denial of a firearm, NICS appeal, and Voluntary Appeal. The settlement, dated September 30, 2025, fully resolves Mr. Kyle Hilton’s claims under 18 U.S.C. § 925A that he was wrongly denied firearm purchases and possession due to…read more →

19 Feb, 2026
New Mandatory Annual Training for California Firearms Dealers: What You Need to Know About SB 241

New Mandatory Annual Training for California Firearms Dealers: What You Need to Know About SB 241

As California continues to evolve its firearms regulations, licensed dealers and their employees must stay ahead of new compliance requirements to avoid potential pitfalls. On February 2, 2026, the California Department of Justice (DOJ), Bureau of Firearms, issued an advisory detailing the implementation of Senate Bill 241 (SB 241). This law, enacted as Chapter 250 of the Statutes of 2023,…read more →

19 Feb, 2026
California’s AB 1127 and the Pawn Shop Predicament: Unintended Consequences of the Convertible Pistol Ban

California’s AB 1127 and the Pawn Shop Predicament: Unintended Consequences of the Convertible Pistol Ban

Introduction: A New Era in California Firearm Pawn Regulation In October 2025, Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 1127 (AB 1127) into law. Effective July 1, 2026, the bill adds Penal Code section 27595, prohibiting licensed firearms dealers from selling, offering for sale, exchanging, giving, transferring, or delivering “semiautomatic machinegun-convertible pistols.” These are defined under the new PC 16885 as…read more →

17 Feb, 2026
Ninth Circuit Strikes Down California’s Urban Open Carry Ban in Landmark Second Amendment Ruling

Ninth Circuit Strikes Down California’s Urban Open Carry Ban in Landmark Second Amendment Ruling

In a pivotal decision released today, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit has partially invalidated California’s stringent restrictions on the open carry of firearms, declaring the state’s ban on open carry in urban counties (>200,000 population) unconstitutional under the Second Amendment. The case, Baird v. Bonta (No. 24-565) (Opinion attached below), pits individual gun rights against state…read more →

3 Jan, 2026