Entertainment Law

At The Davis Law Firm, led by firearms attorney Jason Davis, we provide specialized entertainment law services tailored to the use of firearms in television, film, and theatrical productions in California, ensuring compliance with complex firearms regulations while protecting the creative and legal interests of producers, studios, and performers. Our experienced team offers strategic, client-focused representation to navigate the unique intersection of entertainment law and California’s stringent firearms laws, safeguarding your production from legal risks and regulatory challenges. Below is an exhaustive list of entertainment law matters related to firearms use in media and performance, including prefile mitigation, showcasing our expertise, creative solutions, and commitment to delivering seamless outcomes for your projects:

• Firearms Permitting for Productions: We assist with obtaining necessary state and local permits for the use of firearms, blanks, or prop guns on set, ensuring compliance with California DOJ and municipal regulations.
• Compliance with Firearms Laws: We guide productions on adhering to California’s firearms laws, including restrictions on assault weapons, high-capacity magazines, and prohibited weapons under Penal Code § 30515 and § 32310.
• Prop Gun Safety and Regulation: We advise on the safe use, storage, and transportation of prop firearms, ensuring compliance with Penal Code § 25100 and industry standards like SAG-AFTRA safety guidelines.
• Armorer Licensing and Oversight: We assist productions in hiring licensed armorers, verifying their credentials, and ensuring they meet ATF and California DOJ requirements for handling firearms on set.
• Blank-Firing Firearms Compliance: We provide guidance on the use of blank-firing firearms, ensuring compliance with federal ATF regulations and California laws governing simulated firearms under Penal Code § 16590.
• Special Effects Firearms Compliance: We counsel on the use of firearms in special effects, such as pyrotechnics or CGI-enhanced scenes, ensuring compliance with state and federal safety and firearms regulations.
• On-Set Firearms Safety Protocols: We develop or review safety protocols for firearms use, including training, handling, and storage, to prevent accidents and align with OSHA and industry standards.
• Location-Specific Firearms Restrictions: We advise on firearms use in sensitive locations, such as schools or public spaces, ensuring compliance with Penal Code § 626.9 and local ordinances for filming permits.
• Transporting Firearms for Productions: We guide productions on lawfully transporting firearms, blanks, or props to and from set locations, complying with Penal Code § 25540 and ATF interstate transport rules.
• Firearms Rental Agreements: We draft and negotiate contracts with firearms rental companies or armorers, ensuring clear terms for liability, insurance, and compliance with firearms laws.
• Liability Defense for Firearms Incidents: We defend productions, studios, or performers against civil lawsuits arising from firearms-related accidents or injuries on set, mitigating liability under negligence or premises liability claims.
• Historical or Antique Firearms Compliance: We counsel on the use of antique or replica firearms in period pieces, ensuring compliance with exemptions under Penal Code § 16170 or ATF curio and relic rules.
• Crowd Safety During Firearms Scenes: We develop protocols for managing extras or audiences during scenes involving firearms, ensuring compliance with public safety regulations and avoiding liability.
• Post-Production Firearms Storage: We advise on the secure storage or disposal of firearms and blanks after filming, ensuring compliance with Penal Code § 25100 and ATF regulations.
• Training and Certification Guidance: We connect productions with certified trainers for cast and crew, ensuring proper firearms handling and safety training to meet industry and legal standards.
• Emergency Response Planning: We assist in creating contingency plans for firearms-related incidents on set, coordinating with local law enforcement and medical services to ensure rapid response and compliance.

With The Davis Law Firm, you gain a trusted partner dedicated to ensuring your television, film, or theatrical production navigates the legal complexities of firearms use with precision and confidence. Our unparalleled expertise in California’s firearms and entertainment laws, combined with proactive compliance strategies, creative problem-solving, and aggressive advocacy, delivers top-tier representation to keep your project on track. Contact us today at calgunlawyers.com to protect your production and bring your vision to life without legal hurdles.