Hunting and Sporting Firearms Regulations

At The Davis Law Firm, led by firearms attorney Jason Davis, we provide specialized legal services to hunters, competitive shooters, and sporting organizations in California, ensuring compliance with complex hunting and sporting firearms regulations while protecting their rights to engage in lawful recreational activities. Our dedicated team offers comprehensive, client-focused representation to individuals, clubs, and businesses, navigating the intricate interplay of state, federal, and local laws governing firearms use in hunting and sport shooting. Below is an exhaustive list of hunting and sporting firearms regulation matters we can assist with, including prefile mitigation, showcasing our deep expertise, tailored solutions, and unwavering commitment to achieving optimal outcomes:

• Hunting Firearms Compliance: We advise hunters on complying with California Fish and Game Code regulations, ensuring firearms used for hunting meet type, caliber, and magazine restrictions (e.g., Fish and Game Code § 353).
• Sport Shooting Firearms Regulations: We guide competitive shooters on firearms permissible for events, ensuring compliance with Penal Code § 29615(c) exemptions and range-specific rules for target shooting or matches.
• Hunting License and Permit Guidance: We assist hunters in obtaining and maintaining hunting licenses, tags, or permits, ensuring compliance with Department of Fish and Wildlife (DFW) requirements and avoiding penalties.
• Firearms Transport for Hunting and Sport: We counsel on lawfully transporting firearms to hunting grounds or shooting ranges, complying with Penal Code § 25540 and federal transport laws (18 U.S.C. § 926A).
• Public Land Firearms Use Compliance: We advise on firearms restrictions for hunting or shooting on public lands, including national forests or BLM land, ensuring compliance with California Code of Regulations Title 14 and federal rules.
• Private Land Hunting Agreements: We draft or review agreements for hunting on private property, ensuring compliance with landowner permissions and Penal Code § 602 to avoid trespassing violations.
• Criminal Defense for Hunting Violations: We defend hunters against charges related to firearms misuse, such as unlawful discharge or possession in restricted areas, under Penal Code § 246 or Fish and Game Code § 2006.
• Prefile Mitigation for Regulatory Violations: We engage with DFW, law enforcement, or ATF before violations are formalized, presenting compliance records or lawful intent to prevent charges or fines in hunting or sport shooting incidents.
• Sporting Event Permitting: We assist organizations in obtaining permits for competitive shooting events, ensuring compliance with local ordinances, Penal Code § 25540, and public safety requirements.
• Hunting Season and Bag Limit Compliance: We guide hunters on adhering to DFW season dates, bag limits, and species-specific rules, avoiding citations for violations like Fish and Game Code § 3007.
• Firearms Safety Training for Hunters: We advise on meeting mandatory hunter education requirements, ensuring compliance with Fish and Game Code § 3050 and connecting clients with certified instructors.
• Youth Hunting and Shooting Compliance: We counsel families on youth firearms use for hunting or sport, ensuring compliance with Penal Code § 29615 exemptions and age-specific DFW regulations.
• Tribal Hunting Firearms Regulations: We advise Native American hunters on firearms use for traditional hunting, balancing tribal sovereignty with state and federal laws under Fish and Game Code and treaty rights.
• Lead Ammunition Ban Compliance: We guide hunters on California’s lead ammunition ban for wildlife hunting (Fish and Game Code § 3004.5), ensuring use of non-lead alternatives and avoiding penalties.
• Assault Weapons in Hunting and Sport: We advise on using registered or featureless firearms for hunting or sport, ensuring compliance with the Roberti-Roos Assault Weapons Control Act (Penal Code § 30515).
• High-Capacity Magazine Restrictions: We counsel on magazine restrictions for hunting or sport shooting, leveraging grandfathered exemptions or compliant configurations under Penal Code § 32310.
• Firearms Storage for Hunting Trips: We advise on safe storage of firearms during travel or at hunting camps, ensuring compliance with Penal Code § 25100 to prevent theft or unauthorized access.
• Civil Rights Advocacy for Hunters and Shooters: We pursue litigation against agencies or entities violating Second Amendment or due process rights, such as unlawful restrictions on hunting or sport shooting.
• Public Records Act Requests: We draft California Public Records Act requests to obtain DFW or ATF data on hunting or shooting regulations, supporting advocacy or defense efforts.
• Legislative and Regulatory Monitoring: We provide updates on changes to hunting or firearms laws, offering strategies to adapt or advocate for policies supporting hunters and shooters.
• Environmental Compliance for Ranges: We advise sport shooting organizations on environmental regulations, such as lead management at ranges, under California’s Hazardous Substances Act and EPA standards.
• Insurance for Hunting and Shooting Activities: We assist individuals or clubs in securing liability insurance for hunting or sport shooting, defending against claim denials for injuries or incidents.
• Community Relations for Hunting and Shooting: We develop strategies to address community concerns about hunting or range activities, managing public relations to maintain goodwill and avoid regulatory scrutiny.
• Training for Hunting and Shooting Clubs: We provide workshops for clubs or organizations on legal requirements for firearms use, empowering members to navigate regulations confidently.
• Nonprofit Hunting and Shooting Support: We advise hunting or shooting nonprofits on compliance with advocacy and firearms laws, supporting their mission while navigating California’s Political Reform Act.

With The Davis Law Firm, you gain a trusted partner dedicated to protecting the rights and interests of hunters, competitive shooters, and sporting organizations in California. Our unparalleled expertise in hunting and sporting firearms regulations, combined with proactive compliance strategies, tailored advocacy, and aggressive representation, ensures you receive top-tier support for any challenge. Contact us today at calgunlawyers.com to pursue your passion for hunting and sport shooting with confidence and compliance.