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Ninth Circuit Unanimously Strikes Down California’s “One-Gun-a-Month” Law: A Landmark Victory for Second Amendment Rights

Ninth Circuit Unanimously Strikes Down California’s “One-Gun-a-Month” Law: A Landmark Victory for Second Amendment Rights

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 →

20 Jun, 2025
Buying Guns as Gifts in California: Avoiding Straw Purchase Pitfalls and Ensuring Legal Compliance

Buying Guns as Gifts in California: Avoiding Straw Purchase Pitfalls and Ensuring Legal Compliance

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 →

20 Jun, 2025
OASIS Brief Champions Gun Rights Restoration, with Kind Hat Tip to Attorneys Jason Davis, Adam Kraut, and David Kilmer

OASIS Brief Champions Gun Rights Restoration, with Kind Hat Tip to Attorneys Jason Davis, Adam Kraut, and David Kilmer

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 →

19 Jun, 2025
Understanding California’s APPS Program: Why Legal Representation is Critical for Prohibited Persons

Understanding California’s APPS Program: Why Legal Representation is Critical for Prohibited Persons

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 →

18 Jun, 2025
Understanding California’s Unique Camouflaging Firearm Containers Law

Understanding California’s Unique Camouflaging Firearm Containers Law

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 →

16 Jun, 2025
New California DOJ Regulations Tighten Oversight on Firearms Dealers

New California DOJ Regulations Tighten Oversight on Firearms Dealers

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 →

13 Jun, 2025
Supreme Court Passes on Maryland AR-15 Ban: What It Means for California Gun Owners

Supreme Court Passes on Maryland AR-15 Ban: What It Means for California Gun Owners

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 →

12 Jun, 2025
California Voluntary Firearm Registration Guide

California Voluntary Firearm Registration Guide

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 →

11 Jun, 2025
Supreme Court’s Smith & Wesson Ruling Bolsters Preemption Challenge to New York’s Gun Industry Liability Law

Supreme Court’s Smith & Wesson Ruling Bolsters Preemption Challenge to New York’s Gun Industry Liability Law

On May 25, 2022, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York dismissed a challenge by the National Shooting Sports Foundation, Inc., and fourteen gun industry members against New York Attorney General Letitia James, upholding the constitutionality of N.Y. Gen. Bus. Law §§ 898-a to -e (§ 898). Enacted in July 2021, § 898 holds gun industry…read more →

10 Jun, 2025
The Critical Need for an Experienced Firearms Attorney to Review Product Manuals

The Critical Need for an Experienced Firearms Attorney to Review Product Manuals

In the firearms industry, where products like firearms, accessories, and ammunition carry inherent risks, the importance of well-crafted manual warnings and disclaimers cannot be overstated. These documents are not just instructional guides; they are critical legal tools that protect manufacturers, distributors, and retailers from liability while ensuring consumer safety and regulatory compliance. For businesses in this high-stakes industry, having an…read more →

9 Jun, 2025
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