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Understanding Firearms Law: Navigating Carry Regulations, Self-Defense Principles, and Expungement Strategies for Attorneys

2025-04-10 14:00:00

2025-04-10 14:00:00

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Comprehensive firearms law overview covering carry regulations, self-defense elements, Stand Your Ground laws, and gun owner rights under Bruen.

2025-04-10 14:00:00

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Key topics that will be covered

What will you learn

Attorneys will learn firearms carry regulations across states, the five essential elements of self-defense claims, Stand Your Ground laws, and gun owner rights under the Bruen decision.

What will you gain

Attorneys will gain practical knowledge for navigating NICS appeals, advising clients on post-incident actions, and understanding federal and state expungement limitations for firearms cases.

Carry Laws
State carry regulations vary by permit requirements, reciprocity rules, and open carry restrictions.
Self-Defense
Five elements must exist simultaneously: innocence, imminence, proportionality, reasonableness, and avoidance.
Stand Your Ground
If JAM elements exist, retreat is not required in forty-three states.
Expungement
State expungements may not restore federal gun rights if sentence enhancement provisions exist.
Gun Rights
The Bruen decision limits restrictions to those existing during the constitutional period.
Selling Firearms
Dealers need CPA-like attention to paperwork; sales require documentation through licensed dealers.

What will you learn

Attorneys will learn firearms carry regulations across states, the five essential elements of self-defense claims, Stand Your Ground laws, and gun owner rights under the Bruen decision.

What will you gain

Attorneys will gain practical knowledge for navigating NICS appeals, advising clients on post-incident actions, and understanding federal and state expungement limitations for firearms cases.

Agenda

Session 1

Firearms Carry Laws: Open and Concealed Regulations

Session 2

The Five Essential Elements of Self-Defense Claims

Session 3

Stand Your Ground Laws: Facts Versus Fiction

Session 4

Expunging Criminal Records for Firearm Rights Restoration

Session 5

Gun Owner Rights Under the Bruen Decision

Session 6

Legal Requirements and Risks of Selling Firearms

Session 7

Navigating the Complex Landscape of Firearms Law

clock 2:00 pm - 2:20 pm EST

Firearms Carry Laws: Open and Concealed Regulations

Kevin L. Jamison

Jamison Associates

This session examines the complex landscape of firearms carry laws, including variations in open carry regulations for state residents versus out-of-state visitors. Topics include permitless/constitutional carry provisions, license requirements, and critical reciprocity considerations when traveling across state lines.

Kevin L. Jamison

Jamison Associates

clock 2:20 pm - 2:40 pm EST

The Five Essential Elements of Self-Defense Claims

Kevin L. Jamison

Jamison Associates

Drawing from Andrew Branca’s framework, this session covers the five critical elements of self-defense: innocence, imminence, proportionality, reasonableness, and avoidance. Participants will learn why all elements must exist simultaneously and understand the JAM elements that define a legitimate fear-of-life standard.

Kevin L. Jamison

Jamison Associates

clock 2:40 pm - 3:00 pm EST

Stand Your Ground Laws: Facts Versus Fiction

Kevin L. Jamison

Jamison Associates

This session clarifies what Stand Your Ground actually means legally—that if JAM elements exist, retreat is not required. Common media misconceptions will be addressed, including misunderstandings about shooting when scared, shooting fleeing attackers, and interactions with law enforcement.

Kevin L. Jamison

Jamison Associates

clock 3:10 pm - 3:25 pm EST

Expunging Criminal Records for Firearm Rights Restoration

Kevin L. Jamison

Jamison Associates

This session explores federal and state pathways for restoring gun rights after criminal convictions. Topics include the unfunded federal restoration program, the Crank decision’s impact on state expungements, and Missouri’s approach to placing individuals back in their pre-conviction position.

Kevin L. Jamison

Jamison Associates

clock 3:25 pm - 3:40 pm EST

Gun Owner Rights Under the Bruen Decision

Kevin L. Jamison

Jamison Associates

Examining the Supreme Court’s Bruen decision, this session explains the historical standard now used to evaluate firearm restrictions. The Caetano case demonstrates that constitutional protections extend to weapons unknown to the founders, while addressing ongoing judicial resistance to these rulings.

Kevin L. Jamison

Jamison Associates

clock 3:40 pm - 3:55 pm EST

Legal Requirements and Risks of Selling Firearms

Kevin L. Jamison

Jamison Associates

This session covers the revised federal definition of firearms dealing under 18 USC Section 921, emphasizing the shift from livelihood-based to profit-based standards. Attendees will learn evidence factors indicating dealer status and defensive strategies including selling through licensed dealers and maintaining bills of sale.

Kevin L. Jamison

Jamison Associates

clock 3:55 pm - 4:10 pm EST

Navigating the Complex Landscape of Firearms Law

Kevin L. Jamison

Jamison Associates

This concluding session addresses the inherently political and emotional nature of firearms law and its many interconnected facets. Participants will gain appreciation for the breadth of knowledge required in this practice area and preview future continuing education opportunities.

Kevin L. Jamison

Jamison Associates

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Joe Ervin

The Law Firm for Truck Safety, LLP
A Partner at The Law Firm for Truck Safety. He focuses exclusively on cases involving commercial motor vehicle crashes and wrongful death. Joe also holds a valid class “A” commercial driver’s license with endorsements for double/triple trailers and tankers.

Education & Credentials

A 2013 graduate of the Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College in Dubois, Wyoming, Joe is rated AV Preeminent™ by Martindale-Hubbell — the highest peer rating for exceptional legal ability and ethics. He is among the first nine attorneys nationwide to earn board certification in Truck Accident Law from the National Board of Trial Advocacy.

Recognition & Leadership

Joe received the Roadway Safety Award from the American Association for Justice (AAJ) for his commitment to improving highway safety.
 He currently serves as Co-Chair of the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys (ATAA) Safety Committee, advocating for higher safety standards across the trucking industry.

Professional Involvement

Joe serves on the faculty of the AAJ Advanced Trial Advocacy College: Litigating Truck Collision Cases (2015 & 2024).
 He is an active member of AAJ’s Trucking Litigation Group and sits on the Board of Regents for the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys.

Experience

Joe frequently consults and co-counsels on complex commercial truck cases. His proven track record includes numerous successful trials against motor carriers and truck leasing companies — delivering justice for victims of commercial vehicle accidents.

Kevin Foley

Reminger Co
A Partner at The Law Firm for Truck Safety. He focuses exclusively on cases involving commercial motor vehicle crashes and wrongful death. Joe also holds a valid class “A” commercial driver’s license with endorsements for double/triple trailers and tankers.

Education & Credentials

A 2013 graduate of the Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College in Dubois, Wyoming, Joe is rated AV Preeminent™ by Martindale-Hubbell — the highest peer rating for exceptional legal ability and ethics. He is among the first nine attorneys nationwide to earn board certification in Truck Accident Law from the National Board of Trial Advocacy.

Recognition & Leadership

Joe received the Roadway Safety Award from the American Association for Justice (AAJ) for his commitment to improving highway safety.
 He currently serves as Co-Chair of the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys (ATAA) Safety Committee, advocating for higher safety standards across the trucking industry.

Professional Involvement

Joe serves on the faculty of the AAJ Advanced Trial Advocacy College: Litigating Truck Collision Cases (2015 & 2024).
 He is an active member of AAJ’s Trucking Litigation Group and sits on the Board of Regents for the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys.

Experience

Joe frequently consults and co-counsels on complex commercial truck cases. His proven track record includes numerous successful trials against motor carriers and truck leasing companies — delivering justice for victims of commercial vehicle accidents.

Grant H. Lawson

The Law Firm for Truck Safety, LLP
A Partner at The Law Firm for Truck Safety. He focuses exclusively on cases involving commercial motor vehicle crashes and wrongful death. Joe also holds a valid class “A” commercial driver’s license with endorsements for double/triple trailers and tankers.

Education & Credentials

A 2013 graduate of the Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College in Dubois, Wyoming, Joe is rated AV Preeminent™ by Martindale-Hubbell — the highest peer rating for exceptional legal ability and ethics. He is among the first nine attorneys nationwide to earn board certification in Truck Accident Law from the National Board of Trial Advocacy.

Recognition & Leadership

Joe received the Roadway Safety Award from the American Association for Justice (AAJ) for his commitment to improving highway safety.
 He currently serves as Co-Chair of the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys (ATAA) Safety Committee, advocating for higher safety standards across the trucking industry.

Professional Involvement

Joe serves on the faculty of the AAJ Advanced Trial Advocacy College: Litigating Truck Collision Cases (2015 & 2024).
 He is an active member of AAJ’s Trucking Litigation Group and sits on the Board of Regents for the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys.

Experience

Joe frequently consults and co-counsels on complex commercial truck cases. His proven track record includes numerous successful trials against motor carriers and truck leasing companies — delivering justice for victims of commercial vehicle accidents.

Kevin L. Jamison

Jamison Associates

Kevin L. Jamison

Jamison Associates

Kevin L. Jamison has been an attorney in private practice since 1983 with a criminal, immigration, divorce, and general practice, concentrating in the area of weapons and self-defense law. He is a longtime advocate for gun owners and a Special Forces veteran.

Recognition & Leadership

Widely published on weapons and self-defense matters including the book Missouri Weapons and Self-Defense Law. He co-produced the DVD Missouri Concealed Carry and Self-Defense Law. His article 'Concealed Weapons and the Travelers' Defense' was published in the March-April 2000 Journal of the Missouri Bar. He has a regular column in Concealed Carry Magazine titled 'It Doesn't Have to Make Sense, It's Just the Law' and contributed a chapter 'Bowie Knife Law' to Bowie Knives and Bayonets of the Ben Palmer Collection. He reviews books for the Army's Military Review magazine.

Professional Involvement

Member of the Missouri Bar Association, Clay County Bar Association, Special Forces Association, National Rifle Association, Second Amendment Foundation, Western Missouri Shooters Alliance, and Missourians for Personal Safety. Co-founder of the Western Missouri Shooters Alliance in 1989, serving as Vice-President for one year, President for three years, Secretary for two years, and currently Press Officer. Founder and first chairman of the Missouri Legislative Issues Council (now Missourians for Personal Safety).

Experience

Attorney in private practice since 1983. Veteran of four years Infantry service, two in Special Forces. Frequently speaks on law, personal security, and firearms related issues. Helped teach the Western Missouri Shooters Alliance personal protection course since its inception. Taught undergraduate courses in criminal law, law and society, and law and terrorism at Avila College (now Avila University). Moderated the Missouri Bar's class on immigration law in June 2001. Presented firearms Continuing Legal Education classes for the Missouri Bar Association and the Missouri Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.

Kevin L. Jamison

Jamison Associates

Kevin L. Jamison has been an attorney in private practice since 1983 with a criminal, immigration, divorce, and general practice, concentrating in the area of weapons and self-defense law. He is a longtime advocate for gun owners and a Special Forces veteran.

Recognition & Leadership

Widely published on weapons and self-defense matters including the book Missouri Weapons and Self-Defense Law. He co-produced the DVD Missouri Concealed Carry and Self-Defense Law. His article 'Concealed Weapons and the Travelers' Defense' was published in the March-April 2000 Journal of the Missouri Bar. He has a regular column in Concealed Carry Magazine titled 'It Doesn't Have to Make Sense, It's Just the Law' and contributed a chapter 'Bowie Knife Law' to Bowie Knives and Bayonets of the Ben Palmer Collection. He reviews books for the Army's Military Review magazine.

Professional Involvement

Member of the Missouri Bar Association, Clay County Bar Association, Special Forces Association, National Rifle Association, Second Amendment Foundation, Western Missouri Shooters Alliance, and Missourians for Personal Safety. Co-founder of the Western Missouri Shooters Alliance in 1989, serving as Vice-President for one year, President for three years, Secretary for two years, and currently Press Officer. Founder and first chairman of the Missouri Legislative Issues Council (now Missourians for Personal Safety).

Experience

Attorney in private practice since 1983. Veteran of four years Infantry service, two in Special Forces. Frequently speaks on law, personal security, and firearms related issues. Helped teach the Western Missouri Shooters Alliance personal protection course since its inception. Taught undergraduate courses in criminal law, law and society, and law and terrorism at Avila College (now Avila University). Moderated the Missouri Bar's class on immigration law in June 2001. Presented firearms Continuing Legal Education classes for the Missouri Bar Association and the Missouri Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.

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Understanding firearms law—covering carry regulations, self-defense elements, Stand Your Ground laws, expungement, and gun owner rights under the Bruen decision—is essential for legal practitioners because these politically charged and rapidly evolving areas affect millions of Americans who carry firearms and may face criminal or civil liability.
21.5M
Americans currently hold concealed carry permits, with 29 states now allowing constitutional carry without permits. (Crime Prevention Research Center, 2024)
38
States have Stand Your Ground laws either by statute or case law, removing the duty to retreat before using deadly force in self-defense. (RAND Corporation, 2025)
29%
Of NICS background check denial appeals were overturned in 2024, with the primary reason being fingerprint comparison establishing mistaken identity. (FBI NICS Operations Report, 2024)
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Federal criminal defendants faced firearms and explosives charges annually in recent years, representing a significant portion of federal criminal caseloads. (U.S. Courts Federal Judicial Caseload Statistics, 2023)

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