Tenth Circuit Strikes Down New Mexico’s Firearm Waiting Period: Implications for Second Amendment Rights and Other States
In a landmark decision on August 19, 2025, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit ruled against New Mexico’s recently…
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Understanding FBI Criminal Records: Why Check Them and How to Obtain a Copy
What Are FBI Criminal Records? FBI criminal records, often referred to as Identity History Summary Checks or “rap sheets,” are comprehensive documents…
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Minnesota Gun Owners Caucus Challenges Binary Trigger Ban in Landmark Case
Though not a California matter, we thought it was important to share a recent challenge to a firearm component restriction out of…
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The Ninth Circuit’s Second Amendment Resistance: From Silveira to Duncan’s Procedural Maneuvers
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has a well-documented history of resistance to the Second Amendment’s individual rights framework, a pattern that…
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Update on Rhode v. Bonta: California’s Ammo Background Check Case Faces Further Delays
California Seeks En Banc Review As of August 7, 2025, the fight over California’s ammunition background check laws just got longer. On…
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Analysis of California Penal Code Section 468: Regulation of “Sniperscopes”
Introduction California Penal Code Section 468 regulates “sniperscopes,” devices that enhance the nighttime functionality of firearms, posing a significant risk in criminal…
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Summary of ATF Requirements for Notification of Change of Control for a Federal Firearms License (FFL)
A “change of control” occurs when the licensed entity (e.g., a corporation or association) remains the same, but actual or legal control…
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Summary of Federal Requirements for Changing the Location of a Federal Firearms License (FFL)
When a Federal Firearms Licensee (FFL) needs to change their business location, federal regulations require obtaining an amended license to ensure compliance…
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Restore Your Firearm Rights with 18 U.S.C. § 925C: Trust The Davis Law Firm
Introduction The right to bear arms is a cornerstone of American freedom, but federal law under 18 U.S.C. § 922(g) prohibits certain…
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Understanding California’s Firearms Licensee Check (CFLC) Requirements
The California Firearms Licensee Check (CFLC) System is a component of California’s stringent firearms regulations, allegedly designed to ensure that firearms shipments…
