It is an open secret that California politicians hope to pass so many gun control laws that 2nd Amendment advocacy groups can’t keep up….
California’s Concealed Carry Restrictions Face Federal Court Challenge
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California Rifle Pistol Association Files Appellants’ Brief for AB 2571
California last year passed AB 2571 to prohibit any communication or marketing relating to firearms that might be “attractive to minors”.
Lawsuit Targets Glendale, CA Over Gun Ban On Public Property
“Our lawsuit is blunt,” “The Glendale ordinance is unconstitutional. The Supreme Court has made it clear that the right to keep and bear arms for personal protection extends outside the home.
New Lawsuit to Take Down California’s Unconstitutional Handgun “Roster”
Californians have been held hostage under the state’s arbitrary determination of what is a “safe handgun” while the rest of America enjoys modern guns.
Lawsuit Challenges California’s Insane Restraining Order Firearms Prohibition
The neighbor next door doesn’t like your tree, so she conspires to falsely accuse you of assault and battery after you refuse to remove it. You get arrested as a result.
California “Assault Weapon” Ban Ruled Unconstitutional: What It Means For Gun Owners?
United States District Court Judge Roger Benitez meant it when he took his oath to uphold the Constitution. Indeed, in recent years, he delivered bold and comprehensive pro-Second Amendment decisions.
California: Concealed Carry Weapon Holder Application Scam: False Text Messages
Gun owners are receiving text messages on their personal phones claiming that today is the “last day” to get a CCW permit. Be warned, this is a fraudulent claim!
CRPA Issue FAQ and Analysis of Duncan Ruling on Magazine Ban
Our Legal Team has been hard at work this weekend to bring you the latest in-depth analysis on what the Duncan Ruling means to you.
Judge Blocking California’s Ammunition Background Checks Opens Restocking Floodgates
“This is a devastating blow to the anti-gunners. Red tape & state database errors made it impossible for hundreds of thousands of law-abiding Californians to purchase ammunition.”
Gun Banners Immediately Exploit California School Shooting Tragedy
Just minutes after the tragedy and before the ink could dry on the police reports, the gun control zealots exploited the tragedy with their usual rally cry: “this is why we need more gun control laws!
Denial Of Gun Rights In California, Reason: “Other”
How can the person in this case challenge DOJ’s prohibited person determination when they don’t even know what that determination is based on?
California: Injunction Filed to Stop California Ammunition Sales Restrictions
California ammunition retailers were given little if any guidance from the state explaining the procedures for processing ammunition sales, amounting to mass confusion throughout the state.
Injunction To Be Filed In Lawsuit Challenging California Ammo-Law Train-Wreck
The problems encountered since the new ammunition background check system was put into effect on July 1st, 2019, have far surpassed what we predicted, and we predicted a train wreck.
Big Court Win For Gun Shows, Fed. Judge Blocks Gun Show Ban At Del Mar Fairgrounds
Despite the best efforts of well-financed groups like Bloomberg’s Everytown For Gun Safety and Never Again California, the family-friendly Crossroads of the West show can continue to go on for now.
NRA/CRPA to Host Webinar On Upcoming California Ammo Background Check Requirements
On Wednesday, June 26, 2019, NRA and CRPA will be hosting a free live webinar discussing the upcoming ammunition background check requirements scheduled to take effect July 1st, 2019.
CRPA Joins GOC & File Amicus Brief in U.S. Supreme Court in Critical New York 2A Case
For nearly a decade, the Supreme Court has been mostly silent on the Second Amendment, despite a flood of petitions. The High Court is now poised to speak and many are anxious to hear what it has to..
NRA & CRPA WIN: Federal Court Strikes Down California’s Gun Magazine Ban
This monumental victory comes in the NRA and CRPA supported lawsuit titled Duncan v. Becerra, which challenges all of California’s laws banning so-called “large-capacity” magazines.
Anti-gunners DEFEATED in Washington, CRPA Weekly VIDEO Update
Unconstitutional laws in California and Hawaii are still being enforced despite the decision made as a result of Young v. Hawaii. You might be wondering why CRPA hasn’t filed a lawsuit?
California: Minimum Age To Buy Long Guns Is Now 21, Rights Stolen
Senate Bill No. 1100 (“SB 1100”), raises the minimum age to purchase a “long gun” firearm. This restriction is scheduled to take effect on January 1, 2019.
California Anti Gun-Show Bill SB 221 Vetoed by Governor Brown ~ VIDEO
Two steps forward and one step back Friday, September 28th, 2018, as decisions are announced from Governor Brown’s office. It seems that the Second Amendment community can’t catch a break.
Pro-Gun Group Protests Ventura County Fair Gun Show Ban ~ VIDEO
California Rifle & Pistol Association plans to protest at the Ventura County Fair Board Meeting Tuesday, September 25 supporting yet another one of the gun shows statewide gun control extremists want
Ninth Circuit Upholds Injunction Against California Standard Capacity Magazine Ban
In another blow to Lt. Governor Gavin Newsom’s anti-gun agenda, a three-judge panel of the Ninth Circuit upheld a lower court’s decision to suspend enforcement of CA’s normal magazine ban.
CA DOJ Provides “Final Statement of Reasons” for Ammunition Vendor Regulations
In cavalier fashion, DOJ responded that the impact on ammunition sales will be minimal, & doesn’t seem to care that it has utterly failed…
After NRA/CRPA Demands, Los Angeles Repeals Ordinances Prohibiting Compact Guns
In response to pre-litigation demands from the NRA and CRPA, the Los Angeles has voted to repeal a city ordinance prohibiting the sale or transfer of “ultracompact firearms.
D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals – “Must Enable The Typical Citizen to Carry a Gun”
The Court ruled D.C.’s restrictive “may issue” policy for the issuance of a CCW permit unconstitutional.
CRPA Activates Coalition of Local Gun Owners Project
California Rifle & Pistol Association is looking for a few good men and women to be the voices for the right to keep and bear arms in local communities.
California Legal Affairs Report for February 2017
AT California Rifle & Pistol Association we have updated our California Legal Affairs Report, which highlights the many regulatory battles with the California Department of Justice…
California DOJ Withdraws “Assault Weapon” Regulations
NRA and California Rifle & Pistol Association submitted a joint letter to the DOJ explaining the flaws in the regulations and demanding there be withdrawal.
NRA & CRPA Petition U.S. Supreme Court to Hear Peruta v. County of San Diego
On Thursday, January 12, NRA and CRPA attorneys submitted a petition to the United States Supreme Court to review the NRA and CRPA supported case of Peruta v. San Diego.
California: DOJ Submits “Assault Weapon” Regulations
The California DOJ backed down from its proposed “emergency” regulations on large-capacity magazines, asking the Office of Administrative Law (OAL) to withdraw them from consideration.