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Firearms Law
Firearms Law and Second Amendment Advocacy
Michel & Associates, P.C. is one of the nation’s most recognized firearms law firms, with attorneys among the most experienced Second Amendment advocates in California and the United States. Our team has extensive expertise in federal and state firearms laws and regulations, and we authored California Gun Laws: A Guide to State and Federal Firearms Regulations, a definitive resource for gun owners, dealers, and legal professionals. Additional information is available at www.calgunlawsbook.com.
As a leading California firearms attorney team, we advise clients on firearms regulatory compliance, defend individuals and organizations against criminal and government enforcement actions, and represent clients challenging unconstitutional gun control laws. Our clients include non-profit associations, industry trade groups, gun show promoters, firearm importers, manufacturers, distributors, and retail dealers, as well as shooting ranges, law enforcement agencies, special-effects companies, prop houses, armories, pyrotechnicians, and other individuals or businesses facing firearms-related licensing, compliance, or criminal matters.
Michel & Associates has successfully challenged numerous laws and regulations on Second Amendment and self-defense grounds, shaping the interpretation of the right to keep and bear arms in California and nationwide. We are on the front lines of defending civil rights, litigating cases that establish legal protections for current and future generations of gun owners.
Following the Supreme Court’s ruling in New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. Bruen, the process for obtaining a CCW license in California has changed significantly, with self-defense recognized as sufficient justification. However, variations among jurisdictions in application requirements, training, fees, and processing delays remain a challenge. Michel & Associates assists clients in overcoming these obstacles, challenging unconstitutional restrictions, and securing lawful licenses to carry firearms in public. More information is available on our CCW Resources page.
Our attorneys also provide guidance on firearms regulatory compliance and best management practices, appearing at agency and legislative rule-making proceedings, drafting firearms legislation, representing clients in licensing matters, defending against criminal charges, and challenging unconstitutional state and local laws. Michel & Associates serves as Preferred Counsel for FFLGuard, providing legislative advocacy, litigation support, and compliance guidance for California firearms retailers.
We work closely with our environmental and land use attorneys to advise shooting ranges on environmental compliance and with our nonprofit law group to counsel firearm businesses, clubs, and associations on corporate governance and operational matters.