Introduction In a significant development for Second Amendment jurisprudence, the U.S. Supreme Court today granted certiorari in Wolford v. Lopez, agreeing to…
The firearm background check process in California is a careful, multi-step system designed to make sure only people who are legally allowed…
The United States has strict federal regulations governing firearm possession, particularly for nonimmigrant aliens—individuals admitted to the U.S. on temporary, nonimmigrant visas…
In California, purchasing a firearm involves a rigorous background check process designed to ensure public safety while adhering to state and federal…
Purchasing a firearm in California requires passing a background check through the Dealer Record of Sale (DROS) process, managed by the state’s…
The National Firearms Act (NFA) of 1934 and the Gun Control Act (GCA) of 1968 form the backbone of federal firearms regulation…
California has some of the strictest firearm laws in the United States, with age requirements that generally align with or exceed federal…
On August 29, 2025, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) issued an open letter that marks a pivotal moment…
In California, firearm ownership and possession are strictly regulated, especially for individuals who become prohibited from owning guns due to legal reasons….
Currently, California has a 10-day waiting period on the delivery of firearms to the purchaser (Pen. Code §§ 26815(a) & 27540(a)). This…