Jason Andrew Davis
- Mission Viejo, CA
- Licensed for 16 years
About Jason
Jason Davis began working in the California firearms industry as a teen when he worked at his father’s handgun manufacturing business, Davis Industries, Inc. With four of his family’s businesses consistently listed in the top ten handgun manufacturers in the United States, Mr. Davis gained a unique perspective and understanding of firearms, firearms businesses, and the industry as a whole. As frivolous laws and lawsuits gained momentum and burdened many in the industry out of business in the 1990‘s, Mr. Davis made it his mission to defend the rights firearm owners and businesses.
With nearly three decades of experience in the firearms industry, Jason Davis and The Davis Law Firm have developed the relationships and an understanding of the firearms and dangerous weapons laws necessary to succeed in this highly political environment. Our attorneys have fought hard to defend your right to bear arms, challenging federal, state, and local laws and regulations in both the court houses and regulatory proceedings.
Jason Davis has experience representing associations such as the National Rifle Association, CalGuns Foundation, and the California Rifle & Pistol Association in Civil Rights litigation and policy issues. We have also represented various law enforcement agencies and officers, industry trade associations, gun shows, importers, manufacturers, distributors, dealers, indoor and outdoor shooting ranges, special effects companies, prop houses, armories, pyro-technicians, celebrities and other individuals who face federal and state licensing, permits, compliance issues, criminal charges, or who just want to know more about the laws. We know the details and background behind California’s gun laws. And, we know the people enforcing those laws.
Practice areas
- Administrative law: 50%
State and federal regulatory affairs: Department of Justice compliance, Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms compliance, federal firearm license revocation hearings and consultations, and more.
16 years, 100 cases
- Criminal defense: 25%
Firearm and weapons related crimes: assault weapons, short barrel shotguns, short barrel rifles, machien guns, other possession related offenses and more.
16 years, 50 cases
- Civil rights: 25%
Firearm and weapons related civil rights violations: restoration of rights, false arrest, unlawful search and seizure, unlawful CCW policies, public records issues, and other firearm related civil rights violations.
16 years, 50 cases
Languages spoken
English
Contact
THE DAVIS LAW FIRM
42690 Rio Nedo
Suite F
Temecula, CA, 92590
Resume
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA | Active | 2003 | 09/26/2019 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Distinguished Lawyer 2016 | Expert Network | 2016 |
| Rising Star | Super Lawyers | 2011 |
| Rising Star | Super Lawyers | 2010 |
| Rising Star | Super Lawyers | 2009 |
| Special Recognition | State of California - Law Revision Commission | 2009 |
| Rising Star | Super Lawyers | 2008 |
|---|---|---|
| Rising Star | Super Lawyers | 2007 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Owner | The Davis Law Firm - Formerly Davis and Associates | 2009 - Present |
| Firearms Division Manager | Trutanich Michel, LLP | 2001 - 2009 |
| Representative | Republic Arms | 1997 - 2001 |
| Representative | Davis Industries | 1990 - 1995 |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles County Bar Association | Attorney Member | 2009 - Present |
| Orange County Bar Association | Attorney Member | 2009 - Present |
| United States Court of Appeals For the Ninth Circuit | Admitted | 2009 - Present |
| National Rifle Association | LIfetime Member | 2009 - Present |
| Northern District Courts of California | Admitted | 2009 - Present |
| Central District Courts of California | Admitted | 2009 - Present |
|---|---|---|
| Southern District Courts of California | Admitted | 2009 - Present |
| Fifty Caliber Institute | Director of Legal Affairs | 2005 - Present |
| California Bar Association | Member | 2003 - Present |
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Davis & Associates | California Firearm Dealer Best Business Practices Program and Guide | 2013 |
| Cal-FFL Legal Update | Top Ten List for California Firearm Businesses | 2013 |
| Firearm Policy Coalition | California’s First Gun Control Law: The Racist Roots and Evolution of the Gun Control Movement | 2013 |
| Fifty Caliber Institute Newsletter | Owners of Registered "Assault Weapons" Find Relief From California's .50 BMG Rifle Restrictions | 2007 |
| Fifty Caliber Institute | Collateral Damage: How AB50 Affects National Advertising of .50 Caliber Rifles | 2005 |
| Very High Power Magazine | AB50: Possession Prior to Registration Deadline | 2005 |
|---|---|---|
| Fifty Caliber Institute | Los Angeles Commission on Fifty Caliber Rifles | 2005 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| Loyola Law School | Juris Doctorate | 2002 |
| Univ of California Riverside | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1999 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Gun Law Convention | California Gun Laws | 2018 |
| Retired Agents (FBI) Association Event | Law Enforcement Officer Safety Act | 2017 |
| California Assault Weapon Laws - Technical and Legal Issues Facing Law Enforcement in 2017 | Assault Weapon Laws | 2017 |
| Voices of Merced Radio | Merced County CCW Policy Change | 2013 |
| Southern California Forensic Firearms Examiners | Assault Weapons and the Law | 2013 |
| Southern California Firearm Forensics Examiners | California Dangerous Weapons Law Reorganization | 2013 |
|---|---|---|
| Cal-FFL | Firearm Technology and the Law: Teaching Old Dogs New Tricks | 2013 |
| Temple City Sportsmen | Firearms and the Law 2012 | 2012 |
| Calguns Foundation Shot Show Conference | California Firearms Litigation | 2012 |
| Temple City Sportsmen | Firearms and the Law 2011 | 2011 |
| Simi Valley Members Council for the Friends of the NRA | Ronald Reagan's Wisdom and the SEcond Amendment | 2009 |
| National Shooting Sports Foundation Shot Show | Don't Give Up on California | 2009 |
| Orange Members Council Fundraiser for the Friends of the NRA | The Path to Incorporation for the Second Amendment | 2008 |
| National Rifle Association Members Council Conference | The Second Amendment - Post Heller | 2008 |
| Case name | Outcome |
|---|---|
| Silvester v. Harris, 41 F. Supp. 3d 927 - 2014 | Prevailed in District Court / Overturned by Ninth Circuit |
| Rossow v. Merced | Merced CCW/LTC policies revised and attorney fees recovered. |
| Franklin Armory v. California Department of Justice | Office of Administrative deemed DOJ policy an underground regulation |
| Farias v. Calexico | Calexico training policy instituted and money damages paid to Plaintiff. |
| Diaz v. San Fernando | San Fernando training policy instituted and money damages for Plaintiff |
| Wolanyk v. San Diego | Money damages for Plaintiff. |
|---|---|
| Calguns Foundation v. Ventura | Ventura ordered to produce documents and pay attorneys fees. |
| McDonald v. Chicago | Second Amendment Incorporated and Applies to State and Local Governments |
| California Law Revision Commission Study on Dangerous Weapons Law | Rewrote Entirety of Weapons Related Penal Code Provisions |
| People v. Chaker | |
| District of Columbia v. Heller | Second Amendment Deemed Individual Right |
| Guy Montag Doe v. City and County of San Francisco | Public Housing Policy Modified As Requested |
| Fiscal v. City and County of San Francisco | San Franscisco Ordinance Held Invalid and Pre-empted |
| Patel, et al. v. Govein, et al. | Plaintiffs were awarded $148,000,000.00. |
| In re Firearms Cases | The Court of Appeal affirmed the grant of summary judgment to the gun manufacturers, distributors, and trade associations based on the cities’ failure to establish a causal connection between the alleged unfair practices and the harm. |
| California Sporting Goods Association, et al. v. City of Los Angeles | |
| Leonte, et al. v. ACS State & Local Solutions, Inc., et al. | State Mooted Lawsuit by Changing Law While On Appeal |
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Attorney endorsements
(12)Donald Kilmer, Family Attorney on Aug 10, 2018
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer. Jason has an understanding of CA’s complex gun laws that makes a copy of the Penal Code and Code of Regulations redundant. He is my “go-to” lawyer for drilling down to the technical issues of gun law. In a complex case, I would seek to have him on my team.
Alan Beck, Constitutional Attorney on Jul 25, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I am personally acquainted with Jason's work within Second Amendment law. Jason did a huge service to the State in striking CA's 10 day waiting period law as applied to his clients. This lawsuit demonstrated legal acumen and a high level of federal litigation experience. I endorse Mr. Davis for you civil rights needs.
Michael Waddington, Military law Attorney on Jun 14, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse Jason. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community.
I endorse this lawyer.
Benson Garrett, Personal injury Attorney on Oct 1, 2013
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Jason Davis is an expert in firearms laws and rights. Working together on a firearms related matter, I saw how knowledgeable and experienced he is in this area of practice. I highly recommend his services to anyone in need of a firearms lawyer and advocate.
Bruce Colodny, Criminal defense Attorney on Sep 30, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I have known Jason Davis since he first became an attorney. I have worked with Jason on many cases and I know him to be a very knowledgeable, skillful and effective lawyer. Jason is one of the top firearms law attorneys in California, representing firearm dealers and manufacturers, gun rights organizations and gun owners across California. He is passionate about his work and he is driven to succeed. Jason is an attorney with very high ethical standards and he is also a dedicated family man. On many occasions, I have referred persons seeking an attorney to him.
Excellent lawyer. Jason is extremely knowledgeable in gun laws/rights and I would highly recommend him to any person looking to protect their Second Amendment rights.
Adam Richards, Criminal defense Attorney on Sep 27, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Mr. Davis is renowned statewide as an expert on firearms law, especially with regard to the nuances of licensing for gun dealers and taking the ATF and the California DOJ BOF to task when they act contrary to law or harass licensed dealers without foundation. He is a crusader for civil rights, especially the most important one. I endorse Mr. Davis.
Mark Deniz, DUI and DWI Attorney on Sep 27, 2013
Relationship: Friend
So much could be said about Jason. I have known him over 20 years. He is first and foremost a good person. He is true to his word and trustworthy. He is very personable and I am quite sure his clients will enjoy interacting with him. Jason is a very passionate attorney when it comes to his clients. I know that he knows the laws inside and out. His passion and knowledge results in success for his clients. You cannot go wrong with Jason as your advocate. I highly endorse.
Kevin Thomason, Contracts and agreements Attorney on Sep 18, 2013
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I have worked with Jason on various civil rights matters over the last 7 years, and I have found him to be among the most tenacious of our advocates for our human and civil right of self defense. He has litigated cases that have expanded our rights here in California, and which have influenced rights in other states. Jason is at the very core of much of the civil rights litigation here in California, and has an impressive track record of successful outcomes and results. I would recommend him without any hesitation. In my personal opinion, he is among the best, if not the best, lawyer on these issues, in the State of California. Kevin Lee Thomason
David Duringer, Estate planning Attorney on Sep 18, 2013
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer. Jason is well-known throughout California and the nation as an expert in criminal defense and in civil rights litigation, particularly in service to gun owners and gun dealers. Jason is a strategic thinker, a top-notch tactician, and very dedicated to his clients. He is one of a select few who are truly expert in California firearms law.
Jason is a wonderful advocate for the right to keep and bear arms. His knowledge and experience in Second Amendment matters makes him one of the front-runners in California firearms-related litigation. I endorse this lawyer.
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