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 →
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 →
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 →
Gift-giving is a cherished tradition, and for firearm enthusiasts, presenting a loved one with a gun can seem like the perfect gesture. However, in California, where firearm laws are among the nation’s strictest, buying a gun as a gift is fraught with legal complexities. Missteps in this process can inadvertently lead to allegations or an investigation of a “straw purchase,”…read more →
In a compelling submission to the United States Department of Justice, the Ohio Association of Security & Investigation Services (OASIS), represented by General Counsel Emeritus Michael R. Moran, has made a powerful case for reinstating a federal program to restore gun rights for individuals with past convictions. The brief, titled “Comments of OASIS,” addresses the Interim Final Rule (IFR) concerning…read more →
The Armed and Prohibited Persons System (APPS), administered by the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and its Bureau of Firearms, is a unique and powerful tool designed to enhance public safety by identifying and disarming individuals who are legally prohibited from owning or possessing firearms. If you are a prohibited person or have been denied a firearm, understanding the APPS…read more →
In California, one lesser-known but critical piece of firearm legislation addresses camouflaging firearm containers. These are devices designed to hide guns in plain sight, posing significant public safety risks. This post breaks down what these containers are, why they’re illegal, the penalties for violations, all applicable exemptions, and what you need to know to stay compliant with California law. What…read more →
What the California DOJ Is Doing On June 6, 2025, the California Department of Justice (DOJ) proposed amendments to Title 11, Division 5, Chapter 2 of the California Code of Regulations to strengthen oversight of firearms dealers, as outlined in documents like the “Text of Proposed Regulations” and “Notice of Proposed Rulemaking.” These regulations establish a comprehensive framework for inspecting…read more →
By The Davis Law Firm, www.calgunlawyers.com On a quiet June morning in 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court sent ripples through the firearms community by declining to hear Snope v. Brown, a case challenging Maryland’s ban on AR-15 rifles. For California gun owners, who face some of the nation’s strictest firearms laws, this decision—or lack thereof—carries weight. At The Davis Law…read more →
Sometimes, individuals wish to register their firearms despite there being no lawful obligation to do so. For those individuals, below is a detailed guide on navigating the California Firearms Application Reporting System (CFARS) for voluntary firearm registration in California, as requested. This includes step-by-step instructions for using CFARS, specific guidance on the online process, a summary of the law, benefits…read more →