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 →
In the context of U.S. firearm laws, a Certificate of Eligibility (COE) is a critical document primarily used in California to verify an individual’s legal eligibility to purchase, possess, or handle firearms or ammunition under both state and federal regulations. Issued by the California Department of Justice (DOJ) Bureau of Firearms, the COE serves as a formal clearance that confirms…read more →
In California, the term “consultant-evaluator” in the context of firearm laws refers to a consultant or evaluator who, in the course of their profession, is loaned firearms from a federally licensed firearms dealer for research or evaluation purposes and holds a current Certificate of Eligibility (COE) issued pursuant to California Penal Code section 26710. These individuals are granted specific exemptions…read more →
Oh, California Department of Justice (DOJ), you absolute legends of procrastination, you’ve done it again! It’s 2025, and your Assault Weapons Identification Guide—that dusty relic from November 2001—is still the belle of the ball, strutting its stuff on your website like a time traveler who forgot the future exists. With a cheeky note proclaiming it’s “currently under revision” since, oh,…read more →
Overview The California Department of Justice (DOJ), Bureau of Firearms (BOF) is authorized under the California Penal Code to conduct audits and inspections of licensed California Firearms Dealers (CFDs) to ensure compliance with state firearms laws (Penal Code § 26700 et seq.). This guide outlines the BOF’s limited authority, the specific records they may inspect, best practices for facilitating a…read more →
The much-anticipated release of Rust, a Western drama starring Alec Baldwin, stumbled out of the gate with a dismal box office performance. According to Box Office Mojo, Alec Baldwin’s controversial movie Rust had an abysmal opening weekend, where it made just $217 per screen on the few screens that displayed the film. The western flick opened at just 115 theaters, making…read more →
Executive Summary The California Department of Justice (DOJ), Bureau of Firearms, requires a “good cause” finding for permits to possess assault weapons under 11 CCR § 4128(a), as implemented by 11 CCR §§ 4130–4137. This brief article is not a comprehensive study of the myriad of reasons that the “good cause” provision for possession of “assault weapons” is illegal. Rather,…read more →
By Jason Davis, Second Amendment Attorney As a lawyer who’s spent years fighting for the right to keep and bear arms, I’ve seen my share of legal twists and turns, but the U.S. Department of Justice’s amicus brief filed on May 1, 2025, in Wolford v. Lopez has me raising an eyebrow—and maybe a cautious smile. It’s a serious move…read more →
Executive Summary The Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act (MMWA), a federal law enacted in 1975, ensures consumer protections for warranty enforcement on consumer products, including firearms and related accessories. California’s stringent firearm laws, which restrict the importation and possession of items such as assault weapons, large-capacity magazines, and magazine conversion kits, can impede warranty repairs for legally possessed products. This white paper…read more →
Prepared by The Davis Law Firm, your trusted partner in navigating California’s complex firearms regulations. Visit us at www.calgunlawyers.com for expert legal assistance. Becoming a licensed firearms dealer in California is a highly regulated process that requires meticulous attention to federal, state, and local laws. The California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives…read more →