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 →
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 →
Miller v. Bonta: Status and Details
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 →
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 →
Key Points Case Overview In the case of Andre Nesbit v. FF Firearms, Nesbit claimed FF Firearms committed fraud by misrepresenting the firearm pickup period and refusing a refund. The trial court dismissed the claim for lacking detail, and the court of appeals affirmed this decision on February 11, 2025, noting Nesbit failed to specify who made the misrepresentations and…read more →
Sometimes, being vindicated takes time, risk, and provocation. Such is the case with Mindy Costa, who’s actions in fighting vexatious laws quietly liberated the residential gun owners of Torrance and those transporting firearms through the city from a little known municipal code that made most firearm owners within the city and those traveling through the city with firearms potential misdemeanants –…read more →
UPDATE JANUARY 12, 2015: More Waiting Ahead!!!!! Today the Ninth Circuit issued an order staying the District Court’s ruling that struck the 10 day waiting period for most firearm purchasers. The Ninth Circuit’s ruling was brief: “Appellant’s motion to stay the district court’s August 25, 2014 order pending appeal is granted. See Hilton v. Braunskill, 481 U.S. 770, 776 (1987).”…read more →
UPDATE JANUARY 12, 2015: More Waiting Ahead!!!!! Today the Ninth Circuit issued an order staying the District Court’s ruling that struck the 10 day waiting period for most firearm purchasers. The Ninth Circuit’s ruling was brief: “Appellant’s motion to stay the district court’s August 25, 2014 order pending appeal is granted. See Hilton v. Braunskill, 481 U.S. 770, 776 (1987).”…read more →
In the District of Columbia v. Heller, the United States Supreme Court held that the Second Amendment provides a fundamental right of individuals to keep and possess firearms. But, in the opinion, the Court held that “[a]lthough we do not undertake an exhaustive historical analysis today of the full scope of the Second Amendment, nothing in our opinion should be…read more →