Cal Gun Lawyers

NRA MAKES LEAD AMMO BANNERS BACK OFF FROM ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT LAWSUIT

Tuesday, June 8, 2010

Phoenix, Arizona:  Responding to court papers filed by the National Rifle Association (NRA) in opposition to legal claims brought by the Center for Biological Diversity (CBD) under the Endangered Species Act (ESA), on Friday June 4, 2010... »

ORAL ARGUMENTS HEARD IN CRITICAL SECOND AMENDMENT CASE FOR WHICH NRA FILED A FRIEND OF THE COURT BRIEF

Saturday, June 5, 2010

The case, U.S. v. Skoien, addresses the standard of review to be applied when laws are challenged under the Second Amendment.  The NRA argued in its amicus brief that the highest standard, “strict scrutiny” test should apply.  Under stric... »

NRA/CRPA FOUNDATION LEGAL ACTION PROJECT SUPPORTS LEGAL CHALLENGE TO SAN DIEGO POLICY ON CARRYING CONCEALED FIREARMS

Tuesday, May 11, 2010

California: Attorneys for the California Rifle and Pistol Association Foundation and several individual plaintiffs recently filed an amended Complaint in U.S. District Court in San Diego challenging San Diego Sheriff William Gore’s policies in issuin... »

FACED WITH NRA / CRPA FOUNDATION LAWSUIT, BERKELEY REPEALS BAN ON POSSESSION OF CERTAIN SEMI-AUTOMATIC RIFLES

Thursday, May 6, 2010

In response to a pre-litigation demand letter (See NRA/CRPA Letter) sent by lawyers for the NRA and CRPA Foundation, on Tuesday, May 4, 2010, the Berkeley City Council voted unanimously to repeal that city's ban on the possession of certain semiautomat... »

COMMERCE CITY COUNCIL VOTES TO CLOSE SHOOTING RANGE DESPITE PROTESTS

Thursday, April 22, 2010

The Bristow Range is unique. Named after one of the City of Commerce’s founders, this range is a public facility that was operated by Commerce’s Parks and Recreation Department. The range is located below ground in the Veterans Memorial Park Buildi... »

DESPITE NRA/CPRA OPPOSITION, EMERYVILLE PASSES DRACONIAN FIREARM VENDOR ORDINANCE AND BANS GUN STORES

Wednesday, April 21, 2010

Prompted by the prospect of a gun store opening in town, on April 6, 2010, the Emeryville City Council ("ECC") adopted an ordinance that, among other things, requires firearm vendors to obtain a permit from the Chief of Police and conduct a biannual in... »

EMERYVILLE UPDATE: NRA/CRPA SUBMIT NEW LETTER OPPOSING FIREARM DEALER ORDINANCE

Sunday, April 4, 2010

On April 6, 2010, the Emeryville City Council will be hearing on second reading an ordinance that will require firearm vendors to obtain a permit from the Chief of Police that includes unlawful provisions, such as prohibiting those between the ages of ... »

EMERYVILLE UPDATE: CITY COUNCIL REJECTS PORTION OF LCAV’s MODEL ORDINANCE AND PASSES REMAINDER ON FIRST READING

Thursday, March 18, 2010

On Tuesday, March 16, 2010, the Emeryville City Council ("ECC") considered on second reading an ordinance drafted by the Legal Community Against Violence ("LCAV"), which sets out a litany of regulations for an already overly regulated group, firearm an... »

CITY OF EMERYVILLE SEEKS TO PROHIBIT GUN STORES, NRA SUBMITS OPPOSITION LETTER

Thursday, March 11, 2010

On March 2, 2010, The City Council for the City of Emeryville passed on first reading two regulatory items concerning firearms and ammunition vendors. The first is an "urgency interim ordinance" to establish "a temporary moratorium on the establishmen... »

HELP GET THE WORD OUT, GUN SHOW AND DEALER STINGS WILL CONTINUE

Friday, February 19, 2010

"Sting" operations against gun shows and firearm retailers will continue in the coming months, and participants need to be extra cautious to not violate the law. Please help us get the word out. To assist in this effort, you can print and distribute t... »