Continuing Legal Education
Gun Law in Washington: The Definitive Guide CLE
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Dec. 13, 2024
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This webinar on Dec. 13 provides a comprehensive review of federal and state firearm laws.
Approved for 6.75 CLE credits, including 5.75 law and legal procedure and one ethics, the webinar will cover topics including:
- The history and tradition of gun control in America (1789-2008). Review of the modern era (2008-present), including U.S. Supreme Court decisions.
- Legality of possessing and carrying certain firearms and accessories.
- Loss of firearm rights under federal and state law, including felony convictions, domestic violence, protection orders, involuntary commitments, and others.
- Restoration of firearm rights under federal and state law.
- Brand new legislation in Washington.
- Defending unlawful possession of a firearm cases.
- Background checks: Who does them, what information is relevant, how to get and read rap sheets, fixing errors, and dealing with denials.
- Transfer of firearms, including buying and selling, transferring between family members, and transfers on death.
- Orders to surrender firearms, including Fourth and Fifth Amendment issues.
- Ethical issues, such as duty to client vs. duty to third parties, confidentiality, candor to the tribunal, trust accounting, and squaring personal morals with legal ethics and substantive laws.
The seminar will be held remotely via Zoom. More information and registration.
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