Concealed carry weapon (CCW) insurance has become increasingly popular among gun owners in the United States, offering financial and legal protection in the event of a self-defense incident. Providers like the United States Concealed Carry Association (USCCA) and CCW Safe offer specialized plans to help insureds navigate the legal and financial complexities that can arise from using a firearm in…read more →
By Jason C. Davis, Attorney at The Davis Law Firm (www.calgunlawyers.com) As counsel for firearms dealers and distributors in the consolidated California firearms litigation (In re Firearm Cases, Judicial Council Coordination Proceeding No. 4095), I defended my clients in a calculated onslaught of litigation directed at the firearms industry that consisted of approximately 40 lawsuits filed nationwide under public nuisance…read more →
Overview of the Unsafe Handgun Act California’s Unsafe Handgun Act, enacted in 2001, is a cornerstone of the state’s firearm regulation framework, designed to enhance public safety by restricting the sale and manufacture of handguns deemed “unsafe.” The Act requires handguns sold commercially in California to meet specific safety and performance standards, ensuring they are reliable and equipped with features…read more →
Introduction California’s Proposition 65, also known as the Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986, is a complex regulation aimed at protecting consumers from exposure to harmful chemicals. For businesses in the firearms industry—manufacturers, distributors, and retailers—compliance with Proposition 65 is not just a legal obligation but a critical step to avoid costly litigation. The chemicals commonly used…read more →
Are you passionate about collecting firearms but frustrated by the hassle and restrictive limitations imposed by California law? This article is designed to assist you in lawfully collecting firearms while mitigating some of the drawbacks of California’s burdensome firearm laws. How? Holders of a Type 03 Federal Firearms License (FFL) for Curios and Relics (C&R) in California are granted specific…read more →
California’s multiburst trigger activator law, codified in Penal Code Sections 16930 and 32900, bans the manufacture, importation, sale, transfer, or possession of devices that enhance the firing rate of semiautomatic firearms to mimic rapid or automatic fire. A “multiburst trigger activator” is defined as any device that enables a semiautomatic firearm to discharge two or more shots in a burst…read more →
By Jason Davis, The Davis Law Firm, www.calgunlawyers.com California’s stringent firearm laws have long posed challenges for individuals seeking to exercise their Second Amendment rights, particularly those with prior convictions. The California Department of Justice (DOJ) has historically enforced lifetime firearm bans for individuals with felony or domestic violence convictions, often ignoring out-of-state relief such as expungements or pardons. However,…read more →
Overview of the Opinion The Washington Supreme Court’s opinion in State v. Gator’s Custom Guns, Inc. (No. 102940-3, decided May 8, 2025) upholds the constitutionality of ESSB 5078, a Washington law banning the manufacture, import, distribution, or sale of large capacity magazines (LCMs), defined as ammunition feeding devices capable of holding more than 10 rounds. The majority reverses a superior…read more →
What is the California Entertainment Firearms Permit? The California Entertainment Firearms Permit is a license issued by the California Department of Justice (DOJ) Bureau of Firearms under California Penal Code Section 29500 et seq.. It authorizes individuals, such as prop masters or armorers, to receive temporary transfers of firearms and blank ammunition from licensed dealers or prop houses for use…read more →
When David Souter, a soft-spoken New Hampshire judge, was nominated to the U.S. Supreme Court by President George H.W. Bush in 1990, conservatives cheered. Here was a man who seemed the perfect fit: a reserved, bookish jurist with a thin paper trail, poised to cement a reliable conservative vote. But appearances can deceive. Souter, who passed away on May 9,…read more →