With over 800 statutes governing guns in California, alongside additional layers of administrative regulations, local ordinances, & policies from the CA. Dept. of Justice Bureau of Firearms, navigating the legal landscape can be daunting.
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Court Blocks California’s Crazy Ammunition Purchase Restrictions ~ Rhode v. Bonta
While California will most certainly appeal, this decision represents continued progress in rolling back decades of attacks on the rights of lawful gun owners.
Raging Against 9th Circuit’s Pro-Arms Ruling: Hawaii Gambles on En Banc Review
Stakes are high as Hawaii seeks en banc review of game-changing 9th Circuit win for the right to keep and bear arms in 13 states, and nationally.
Amicus Briefs Filed in Rahimi Case at SCOTUS. Oral Arguments Before the Supreme Court Next
If the government can designate an entire class of people as “dangerous” and strip them of their 2A rights, then it can create a class out of any politically disfavored group.
California’s Concealed Carry Restrictions Face Federal Court Challenge
It is an open secret that California politicians hope to pass so many gun control laws that 2nd Amendment advocacy groups can’t keep up….
New Lawsuit to Take Down California’s Unconstitutional Handgun “Roster”
Californians have been held hostage under the state’s arbitrary determination of what is a “safe handgun” while the rest of America enjoys modern guns.
California “Assault Weapon” Ban Ruled Unconstitutional: What It Means For Gun Owners?
United States District Court Judge Roger Benitez meant it when he took his oath to uphold the Constitution. Indeed, in recent years, he delivered bold and comprehensive pro-Second Amendment decisions.
Judge Blocking California’s Ammunition Background Checks Opens Restocking Floodgates
“This is a devastating blow to the anti-gunners. Red tape & state database errors made it impossible for hundreds of thousands of law-abiding Californians to purchase ammunition.”
California: Injunction Filed to Stop California Ammunition Sales Restrictions
California ammunition retailers were given little if any guidance from the state explaining the procedures for processing ammunition sales, amounting to mass confusion throughout the state.
Big Court Win For Gun Shows, Fed. Judge Blocks Gun Show Ban At Del Mar Fairgrounds
Despite the best efforts of well-financed groups like Bloomberg’s Everytown For Gun Safety and Never Again California, the family-friendly Crossroads of the West show can continue to go on for now.
Latest Edition of California Gun Laws Book Explains New 2019 CA. Gun Laws
There are now over 800 California state statutes regulating the manufacture, distribution, sale, possession, and use of firearms and ammunition, as well as hundreds of administrative regulations.
CA DOJ Provides “Final Statement of Reasons” for Ammunition Vendor Regulations
In cavalier fashion, DOJ responded that the impact on ammunition sales will be minimal, & doesn’t seem to care that it has utterly failed…
After NRA/CRPA Demands, Los Angeles Repeals Ordinances Prohibiting Compact Guns
In response to pre-litigation demands from the NRA and CRPA, the Los Angeles has voted to repeal a city ordinance prohibiting the sale or transfer of “ultracompact firearms.
Sorry Gavin, Your Civilian Disarmament Agenda Does Not Trump the Second Amendment
Federal District Court Judge Roger T. Benitez issued an injunction in an NRA and CRPA supported lawsuit that challenges California’s laws prohibiting the possession of standard capacity firearm magazi
School Thought Police in Action
School administrators allowed the student body to hurl obscenities, scream profanities, & jeer at the Plaintiffs & the other suspended students, who were all not allowed to leave…
Don Kates – A Giant Among Second Amendment Activist Has Died
Don Kates, the father of the modern Second Amendment revival, has died from a prolonged illness…
Last Words on Justice Antonin Scalia
Comments from prominent Second Amendment lawyers on this rock of conservative “Originalism” and the effect his passing may have on the future of the court.
2016 Third Edition of California Gun Laws – Out Now
Are you prepared for the newest changes in California’s gun laws? Don’t fall behind the learning curve…
Guns, Guns, Whose Got The Guns?
No one knows whose got the guns or how many American households have guns. That’s the good news…
Court Orders Rehearing of NRA-CRPA Second Amendment Case Securing the Right to Carry
This means the landmark opinion rendered in the Peruta case that found there is a right to carry under the Second Amendment which forbids sheriffs from requiring law-abiding adults to prove…
Gun Seizure and Government Corruption
The practice amounts to theft and extortion of the gun owner, and a fraud on the public – which is lulled into mistakenly believing that they are being made safer…
California’s Triggerman – C.D. ‘Chuck’ Michel
Long Beach attorney Chuck Michel has built a successful career by challenging firearms regulations – and winning…
The Second Amendment – Growing Support & Groaning Scoundrels
Never doubt the linguistic and logical limberness of professionally coached and privately funded anti-gun activists…
Class Offered on California Gun Laws for Gun Owners
California has some of the most confusing and complicated firearms laws in the nation. And now more laws are on the way…
Firearms Law & Firearms Practice Seminar, All In One
The law firm of Michel & Associates, P.C., is again partnering with Shooters-Edge, Inc., to put on a continuing legal education (CLE) event for lawyers…
The Social Utility of Firearms
If we focus on the causes – mental health and out of control criminals – America could have a society nearly free from bodies catching bullets…
Don Kates – Second Amendment Centerpost
Kates is the intersection of a stereotypical college professor, which he is, and a rabid activist, which he might deny…
FFLGuard Teams with NRA’s California Counsel Chuck Michel to Develop Specific Compliance Program for CA FFLs
FFLGuard announced today that it has teamed with NRA’s “go-to” lawyers in California, Chuck Michel, to develop a state-specific compliance program for Federal Firearms Licensees operating in state of California…
What Explains Billionaire Bloomberg’s Bizarre Un-American Behavior
Bloomberg and the other 1% are not us, don’t speak for us and will not rule us. Mister Bloomberg, we will keep our Big Gulps, trans-fatty fried chicken, pistols and freedom, thank you very much..
9 Circuit Decision Sets the Analytical Framework for Second Amendment Challenges
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeal seems to finally answered the question that so many other cases have been raising: what standard of review should apply when considering Second Amendment cases???