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Michel & Associates, P.C. (MAPC) has assisted the Second Amendment Law Center (2ALC), California Rifle & Pistol Association (CRPA), the Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) and allied groups in filing an amicus brief with the U.S. Supreme Court in United States v. Hemani, a case challenging the federal government’s lifetime ban on firearm possession for marijuana users. “The historic...

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Kim Rhode understands better than most that meaningful victories require patience, discipline, and relentless effort. A six-time Olympic medalist—crowned by a world-record performance at the London Games in 2012—Rhode is one of the most accomplished competitive shooters in history. She brings that same grit and determination to her advocacy for the Second Amendment. At last week’s SHOT Show,...

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  The U.S. Department of Justice and a coalition of 26 states have filed amicus briefs in support of the challenge to California’s ammunition background check law in Rhode v. Bonta. The federal Department of Justice submitted an amicus brief backing the plaintiffs, emphasizing the constitutional defects in California’s ammunition purchasing scheme. In addition, attorneys general from 26...

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Gun control advocates don’t just attack the Second Amendment DIRECTLY. They’re constantly working to decide who can actually exercise it, and where. From imposing subjective criteria for CCW permit applicants, to invalidating CCWs in so-called “sensitive places,” to excluding non-violent members of disfavored communities, to banning hardware like magazines and many handguns and long guns, the elitist anti-gun-owner...

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Since our reply brief has now been filed, along with amicus briefs from multiple supporters, including 27 state Attorneys General, last week the U.S. Supreme Court formally distributed the case of Duncan v. Bonta for consideration at a court conference. The justices are scheduled to consider the case at their November 21st conference, where they may decide whether...

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  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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  We are proud to announce that C. D. “Chuck” Michel, Founding Partner of Michel & Associates, P.C., has once again been named one of California’s Top 100 Lawyers by the Daily Journal for 2025. This repeat recognition underscores Chuck’s decades-long dedication to defending constitutional rights and his leadership in some of the most influential firearms and civil rights cases...

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Amicus Brief Filed in Knife Rights v. Bonta The fight for your constitutional rights continues in the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. Michel & Associates, P.C., representing the Second Amendment Law Center, has filed an Amicus Curiae Brief in Knife Rights v. Bonta. The amicus (“friend of the court”) brief provides the court with essential context, constitutional analysis, and historical perspective that could...

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When California enacted Assembly Bill 28 in 2024, it imposed an 11% excise tax on firearms and ammunition—a thinly veiled attempt to penalize lawful citizens for exercising a fundamental right. As soon as the law passed, CRPA joined the fight, challenging the tax in court. Challenging a tax is legally more complex than a straightforward constitutional challenge. The...

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  The long-standing battle for CCW rights in California just gained a powerful new ally: the Trump Administration. Today, US Attorney General Pam Bondi announced that the U.S. Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, alleging that the Department’s concealed carry licensing (CCW) process violates the constitutional rights of law-abiding citizens....