Firearms Law

Michel & Associates, P.C. is one of the nation’s most recognized and well-respected firearms law firms. Our firearms law practice attorneys are among the most experienced Second Amendment advocates in the world. Our attorneys have unique expertise in the mandates of federal and state firearm laws and regulations. We wrote the book on gun laws in California: California Gun Laws, A Guide to State and Federal Firearms Regulations. You can visit www.calgunlawsbook.com for additional information.

We advise our clients on regulatory compliance requirements, defend against criminal or government agency regulatory enforcement actions, and represent various clients challenging gun control laws on Second Amendment and related grounds. Our clients include non-profit associations, industry trade associations, gun show promoters, firearm importers, manufacturers, distributors, and retail dealers, indoor and outdoor shooting ranges, law enforcement agencies and officers, special-effects companies, prop houses, armories, pyrotechnicians, and individuals and companies facing firearms-related federal or state licensing and compliance issues or criminal charges. 

Second Amendment Advocacy

Michel & Associates has challenged dozens of laws and regulations on Second Amendment grounds. Litigation and test cases moving through the courts today will establish the parameters of the right to keep and bear arms for future generations. We are proud to be on the front lines of the self-defense civil rights battle.

Licenses to Carry Firearms in Public

With the Supreme Court ruling in New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. Bruen the ability to get a license to carry a firearm in public (CCW) has changed dramatically. These licenses are now generally available to the public. The Bruen decision held that the Second Amendment prohibits CCW issuing jurisdictions from requiring a “special need,” subjective “good cause,” or other subjective factors to qualify for a CCW, and that self-defense is sufficient justification to get a CCW. Nonetheless, there are still differences among issuing jurisdictions regarding what qualifications, testing and training are required to get a CCW. Undue delays in processing applications, exorbitant fees, and unconstitutional qualification requirements remain a problem in some jurisdictions. We can assist in challenging many of these requirements and in overcoming those obstacles to getting a CCW. For additional information, please visit our CCW Resources page. 

Regulatory Compliance and Best Management Practices

Our unique and extensive firearms law and litigation experience enables us to address increasingly complex issues to help our clients.

Our attorneys appear at agency and legislative rule-making proceedings that impact firearms owners’ interests, assist in drafting firearms legislation, represent clients in firearm licensing matters, represent firearms manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers in product liability litigation, defend against firearms-related criminal charges, and challenge ill-conceived or unconstitutional state laws and local ordinances in court.

Michel & Associates is Preferred Counsel for firearm retailer advocate FFLGuard for all California firearms issues including legislative advocacy, litigation, and regulatory compliance advice.

Ranges and Non-Profit Associations

Michel & Associates’ firearms law lawyers work closely with the firm’s environmental and land use lawyers to advise shooting ranges on environmental concerns specific to such facilities, and with the firm’s nonprofit law group to advise on corporate issues related to firearm businesses and clubs. 

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