Firearms Law Resources & Reference Materials

Firearms Law Resources & Reference Materials

Thank you for you interest in Michel & Associates, P.C., and for your patience, understanding and support. Hopefully the references we offer are helpful and will provide useful information. Michel & Associates, P.C. provides many hours of pro bono legal service to gun owners and to the associations that protect their rights. Since 1991, Michel & Associates, P.C. has provided over $3 million worth of pro bono legal service to indigent gun owners and to the associations that protect your rights. Shop for your legal service provider carefully so you don’t inadvertently subsidize the gun ban lobby!

As leading and recognized experts in the field of firearms law, Michel & Associates receives numerous calls each day from individuals and businesses with questions relating to California and federal firearm law. Unfortunately, because of the time it takes us to process the large number of inquiries we receive, we are generally no longer able to answer general questions about firearms law without charging for our services. We wish this weren’t necessary, but this policy is necessitated by increased staffing costs, as well as the demands of our larger clients to prioritize and aggressively pursue ongoing and planned litigation challenging the numerous anti-gun-owner and anti-self defense statutes, ordinances, and policies being passed or enforced throughout the state.

We hope and trust that those with questions recognize that we are an independent law firm and that we must cover our costs.

To help folks access free information, we have produced several summaries of the law for guidance, as well as a list of answers to frequently asked questions. Prior to incurring costs for our legal services to answer a question, you should consult these free sources of information by following the steps laid out below. If these resources don’t answer your question, we have created an economical system for arranging a consultation with one of our attorneys.

Firearms law is a unique and challenging specialty. Firearm laws are complex, particularly in California. There are thousands of state statutes regulating firearm manufacture, distribution, sale, and possession. There are thousands more cases interpreting these statutes. That does not include the countless regulations, local laws and ordinances, agency regulations and policies, treatises and articles. And there are complex and comprehensive overlapping federal laws and regulations that must also be considered. There is great confusion about what　these laws require.

Our firearms law attorneys are former prosecutors, trial lawyers, constitutional law professors, and authors of best-selling firearms law books and articles. Together, our team is unparalleled in firearms law and firearms-related litigation and advocacy. Our clients include the NRA, law enforcement agencies and officers, industry trade associations, gun shows, importers, manufacturers, distributors, retail firearm dealers, FFLGuard, indoor and outdoor shooting ranges, prop houses, armories, pyro-technicians, and individuals who face firearms-related federal or state licensing and compliance issues or criminal charges.

If you are the subject of a pending criminal investigation or charges, or if you have a pending civil legal matter or other criminal or civil dispute which requires immediate legal services, we are happy to continue to provide prompt, free initial case consultations. Simply call (562) 216-4444 or email us at [email protected] for an appointment.

Step One: Buy the Book!

To answer the vast majority of the questions that we are asked, Michel & Associates’ senior attorney, C.D. Michel, has written a book on firearms law entitled “California Gun Laws: A Guide to State and Federal Firearm Regulations.” More information about the book and its contents is available at www.CalGunLawsBook.com.

California Gun Laws: A Guide to State and Federal Firearm Regulations: C.D. Michel’s book: California Gun Laws: A Guide to State and Federal Firearm Regulations is the starting point for any gun law question.

This book should be your starting point in seeking answers to questions about firearms law.  The book contains answers to many of the frequently asked questions our office receives about firearms law. We strongly suggest you purchase Mr. Michel’s book as a starting point to understanding California firearms laws.

Step Two: Review Our Firearms Law Resources and reference Materials

If the book doesn’t answer your specific question(s), please consult these Firearms Law Resources and Reference materials:.

If you are the subject of a pending criminal investigation or charges, or if you have a pending civil legal matter or other criminal or civil dispute which requires immediate legal services, we are happy to conduct a free case evaluation. Simply click this link or call (562) 216-4444.

Obtaining a License to Carry a Firearm in Public
If your question is specifically regarding a license to carry a concealed weapon. It is imperative that you read and understand the process before you contact us for further assistance. Click on the link above for further information on CCW’s.

Restoring the Right to Possess Firearms, Ammunition, and Related Components
If your question is regarding restoring your right to possess a firearm or ammunition learn about the possibilities and process here. It is imperative that you read and understand the process before you contact us for further assistance.

Gun Seizures and Returns
If your guns or property has been seized, or if you had to transfer your firearms to police or a dealer pursuant to a court order, you can contact us for further assistance here.

Step Three: Consult with Our Attorneys For Further Assistance

If you’re in a hurry or you need an answer directly from a representative right away, you can pay to consult with our attorneys.  Please submit your question by email at [email protected] or through our Request A Free Consultation form. Please remember this though, California’s gun laws are very complicated, with lots of “grey areas.” Unfortunately, there often isn’t a “quick” or “simple” question with an obvious answer to every question about California’s gun laws. You can also email your question to our office or call 562-216-4444. 

Our staff will contact you concerning your question, discuss where to locate the information you are looking for and/or discuss options for retaining our services to assist you in answering your question.

If you have any suggestions on how we can improve this message, or the reference sources that we are referring you to, please drop us an email to [email protected].

THANK YOU

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Michel & Associates, P.C. has the largest and one of the most respected firearms law practices in the nation. But we do much more than practice firearms law. For more information about our law practice, please visit our website www.michellawyers.com. Michel & Associates, P.C. can help with a variety of legal matters. We hope you will consider coming to us first for all your legal needs.

Unlike many law firms that support anti-gun-owner efforts to undermine your right to keep and bear arms by providing pro bono services to the gun ban lobby and politicians who would deprive you of your Second Amendment rights. This pro bono work is subsidized through the legal fees paid by their regular clients.

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