Contra Costa County Lawyer for 2nd Amendment Cases

CALIFORNIA SECOND AMENDMENT RESTRICTIONS

 Daniel Horowitz: Premier Defense Attorney for Firearm-Related Cases

Daniel Horowitz specializes in defending citizens who use firearms for legitimate purposes, including self-protection, protection of others, property defense, and self-defense against criminal assaults. The landscape of lawful conduct, concealed carry, and home gun restrictions is rapidly evolving following the U.S. Supreme Court’s landmark decision in New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. Bruen. As laws and restrictions are being overturned nationwide, local jurisdictions are actively testing the limits of the Bruen decision by enacting and enhancing restrictive gun laws.

As a Criminal Defense Specialist certified by the State Bar of California, Board of Legal Specialization, Daniel is the best attorney for defending your constitutional rights. Daniel’s work defending the constitution includes:

• Defense of gun owners charged with unsafe storage
• Defense of MAGA supporters displaying signs on a freeway overpass
• Defense of journalists infiltrating Hamas-based organizations
• Defense of citizens charged with crimes after using guns for legitimate self-defense

Daniel Horowitz defends gun owners in criminal cases and civil lawsuits.  He thinks out of the box and into the Constitution.  Call if you need legal assistance.

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If you have a gun related case, the Horowitz law office will assist.

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SUMMARY OF CALIFORNIA GUN LAWS

• Assault Weapons Ban: California has a ban on the sale, transfer, and possession of assault weapons. Many people disagree with how an Assault Weapon is defined and believe the definition is overly broad.
• Background Checks: Background checks are required for all gun sales, including private transactions. Purchases from licensed dealers involve a 10-day waiting period. The background checks make purchasing a handgun tedious. The 30 day rule bars more than one gun purchase every 30 days.
• Handgun Roster: Only handguns that meet certain safety standards and are listed on the California Roster of Handguns may be sold or transferred in the state. Try buying a Sig Sauer P365, you might find one online ... or not. It has created a major purchasing bottleneck.
• Ammunition Sales: Ammunition sales are subject to background checks, and buyers must obtain a permit to purchase ammunition. There are restrictions on the online purchase of ammunition.   
• Concealed Carry Permits: California was (in the past) a "may issue" state for concealed carry permits.  It gave discretion to local authorities to decide if they would issue permits.  As of June 24, 2022, Attorney General Rob Bonta instructed law enforcement agencies to stop requiring “good cause” in order to obtain a concealed carry permit. Applying Bruen, he stated that any requirement to show a need or cause was “unconstitutional and unenforceable."
• Open Carry: Open carry of unloaded handguns is generally prohibited in California. This is a bit strange since an open carry weapon is much less of a threat than a hidden weapon if you are concerned of the improper use of the weapon.
• Gun-Free School Zones: Possession of firearms is generally prohibited within 1,000 feet of a school or on school grounds, with some exceptions.
• Magazine Capacity Limits: The sale, import, or transfer of large-capacity magazines is restricted. Possession of such magazines acquired before the ban is subject to certain limitations. The “10 limit” does not apply to larger capacity magazines already owned - but if you are arrested how do you prove when you came to possess the larger capacity magazine?
• Prohibited Persons: Certain individuals, such as convicted felons, individuals with restraining orders, and those with certain mental health issues, are prohibited from owning firearms.
• Safe Storage Requirements: Firearms must be stored in a locked container or with a locking device to prevent unauthorized access. Gun control advocates are attempting to create local laws that impose additional restrictions on gun ownership.