A Major First Amendment Victory: AB 2571 Struck Down for Good

  Michel & Associates, P.C. is proud to celebrate a decisive and complete victory in Junior Shooting Sports Magazines, Inc. v. Bonta—a landmark challenge to California’s unconstitutional attempt to ban lawful communications about firearms, firearm-related products, and events allegedly “targeting minors.” Gavin Newsom signed California Assembly Bill 2571 in an effort that threatened junior shooting sports and sought...

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Safari Club International v. California Department of Fish and Wildlife

Case Name: Safari Club International, et al. v. California Department of Fish and Wildlife, et al. Case No.: 26STCP00987    Superior Court of the State of California County of Los Angeles Filing Date Filing Party Document Description 6/5/2026 Petitioners Petitioners' Status Conference Statement 6/4/2026 Petitioners Petitioners' Reply to Oppositions to Motion to Conform Filing Date Supplemental Declaration of...

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Sacramento’s Latest Anti-2A Push: SB 948 Targets Lawful Gun Owners. Again.

  After a relatively quiet start to the legislative session—perhaps in part due to California’s ongoing budget deficit crisis, the lull in anti-Second Amendment proposals was short-lived. In the latest episode of CRPA TV, California Rifle & Pistol Association Legislative Director Rick Travis breaks down SB 948, Sacramento’s newest attempt to burden lawful firearm owners with unrealistic and...

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Federal Court Halts Enforcement of AB 2571

  The U.S. District Court for the Central District of California has issued a complete injunction in Junior Shooting Sports Inc. v. Bonta, stopping California from enforcing its unconstitutional restrictions on youth shooting sports.   This case was filed immediately after the passage of AB 2571 in 2022—just weeks after the Bruen decision. The Court’s order is clear:...

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B & L Productions v. Newsom (OC Min Bill)

Case Name: B & L Productions, Inc. d/b/a Crossroads of the West; Gerald Clark; Eric Johnson; Chad Littrell; Jan Steven Merson; California Rifle & Pistol Association, Incorporated; Asian Pacific American Gun Owners Association; Second Amendment Law Center, Inc.; and Second Amendment Foundation v. Gavin Newsom, in his official capacity as Governor of the State of California; Rob Bonta,...

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B & L Productions v. Newsom (Del Mar Gloria Bill)

Case Name: B & L Productions, Inc. d/b/a Crossroads of the West; Barry Bardack; Ronald J. Diaz, Sr.; John Dupree; Christopher Irick; Robert Solis; Lawrence M. Walsh; Captain Jon's Lockers, LLC; L.A.X. Firing Range, Inc.; California Rifle & Pistol Association, Incorporated; South Bay Rod and Gun Club, Inc.; and Second Amendment Foundation v. Gavin Newsom, in his official...

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B & L Productions, Inc. v. 22nd District Agricultural Association

Case Name: B & L Productions, Inc. d/b/a Crossroads of the West, Barry Bardack, Ronald J. Diaz, Sr., John Dupree, Christopher Irick, Lawrence Walsh, Maximum Wholesale, Inc. d/b/a Ammo Bros., California Rifle & Pistol Association, Incorporated, South Bay Rod and Gun Club, Inc., and Second Amendment Foundation v. 22nd District Agricultural Association Case No.: 3:19-CV-00134   U.S. District...

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Safari Club International v. Jewell

United States Circuit Court of Appeal for the District of Columbia Court of Appeals Docket #: 13-5300 Docketed: 10/08/2013 Nature of Suit: 2893 Environmental Matters Safari Club International v. Sally Jewell, et al Appeal From: United States District Court for the District of Columbia Summary/Issues: Filing Date Filing Party Document Description Circuit Court of Appeal for the District...

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Safari Club International v. Kamala Harris et al.

Filing Date Filing Party Document Description 1/20/2015 Defendant Order re Changing Hearing Date and Briefing Schedule on Defendant's Motion to Dismiss 1/15/2015 Defendant Stipulation and [Proposed] Order Re Changing Hearing Date and Briefing Schedule on Defendant's Motion to Dismiss 1/14/2015 Court Order Granting Amici's Motion for Leave to File An Amicus Curiae Brief 1/9/2015 Court MINUTE ORDER: The...

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Los Angeles County Supervisors To Look At AB 109 Report

KHTS AM Radio – Fri, 07/12/2013 – 3:33pm A report detailing Los Angeles County concerns with AB 109 will be reviewed Tuesday by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors. The report was conducted by the county’s …[select title for full text] Read more here: Los Angeles County Supervisors To Look At AB 109 Report

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