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Managing Liabilities in Shooting Ranges: Waivers, Protocols, Signage, and Legal Expertise

Shooting ranges, whether indoor or outdoor, provide a unique environment for firearms enthusiasts, law enforcement personnel, and recreational shooters to practice and hone their skills. However, operating a shooting range comes with significant legal and financial risks due to the inherent dangers of firearms. From accidental injuries to property damage, the potential liabilities are substantial. To mitigate these risks, shooting…read more →

28 Apr, 2025

Guide to Law Enforcement Firearm Return Process in California

Introduction When a firearm is seized by law enforcement in California, retrieving it can be a complex process governed by specific state laws. California has established clear procedures for the return of firearms, but challenges often arise due to local agency policies or misunderstandings of the law. This article provides a step-by-step guide to the law enforcement gun return process,…read more →

26 Apr, 2025

Guide to Intrafamilial Firearm Transfers in California

Introduction Transferring a firearm between immediate family members in California, known as an intrafamilial firearm transaction, is governed by strict state laws to ensure safety and legality. This article provides a step-by-step guide to completing an intrafamilial transfer, defines the process using statutory language, distinguishes it from operation of law transfers, and explains how The Davis Law Firm can assist…read more →

25 Apr, 2025

Guide to Transferring a Firearm via Inheritance in California

Introduction Inheriting a firearm in California is a process governed by strict state laws, requiring careful compliance to ensure legality and safety. This article provides a step-by-step guide to transferring a firearm through inheritance, an operation of law transfer, and clarifies the distinction between operation of law transfers and intrafamilial transfers. It also highlights how The Davis Law Firm, led…read more →

24 Apr, 2025

Why Snopes v. Brown Matters to Californians

On August 21, 2024, a petition for certiorari was filed with the U.S. Supreme Court in Snope v. Brown (No. 24-203), challenging the Fourth Circuit’s en banc decision in Bianchi v. Brown, 111 F.4th 438 (4th Cir. 2024), which upheld Maryland’s assault weapons ban. This case emerges in the wake of Duncan v. Bonta (9th Cir. 2025), where the Ninth…read more →

23 Apr, 2025

Flawed Foundations: How Duncan v. Bonta Undermines Bruen and Second Amendment Protections

In Duncan v. Bonta (2025), the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, sitting en banc, upheld California’s ban on large-capacity magazines (LCMs), reversing a district court’s ruling that the law violated the Second Amendment. The case, brought by plaintiffs including Virginia Duncan and the California Rifle & Pistol Association, challenged California Penal Code § 32310(c), which prohibits possession of magazines holding…read more →

18 Apr, 2025

FBI AUDITS OF CA DOJ FIREARM BACKGROUND CHECKS RELEASED

California Department of Justice – Bureau of Firearms Audit Reports Released The Davis Law Firm has obtained the final reports on audits of the California Department of Justice – Bureau of Firearms and their compliance with the Point of Contact requirements. California’s history as a NICS POC state reflects a generally strong compliance record, with audits from 2008 to 2017…read more →

9 Apr, 2025

California DOJ Faces Legal Demand Over NICS Appeals Failure: A Threat to Your Rights and Federal Oversight

Posted on April 8, 2025 by Jason Davis The California Department of Justice (CA DOJ) is under fire—and rightfully so. Today, The Davis Law Firm issued a formal legal demand to Attorney General Rob Bonta, calling out the CA DOJ’s blatant non-compliance with federal law governing firearm background checks. As a “Point of Contact” (POC) state under the National Instant…read more →

8 Apr, 2025

2A Rights in Crisis: Will DOJ Deliver?

30 yrs of 2A rights stripped from the rehabilitated—vets, workers, and citizens. DOJ’s new rule could fix it, but will it? Read this fiery letter from CA firearm rights lawyers Jason Davis @calgunlawyers and Don Kilmer @donkilmer exposing the crisis & demanding a real fix. #2ndAmendment #Justice Analysis of the Letter The letter from Jason Davis and Donald E.J. Kilmer,…read more →

7 Apr, 2025
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