5th Annual Firearms Law in Virginia Seminar 2024

This seminar is a must-attend CLE for attorneys whose practice includes criminal and civil cases involving firearms, as well as for attorneys who own firearms. It is designed to provide attorneys with important state and federal case law and legislative updates to stay current in this area of the law.

Why Attend?

• Get updates on the latest U.S. Supreme Court decisions.
• Discover the current status of the right to bear arms in the courts.
• Examine recent developments in Virginia firearms law.
• Explore the current state of Second Amendment litigation.
• Discuss the law of use of force for self-protection.
• Review the federal Gun Control Act and recent regulations.
• Examine the ethical issues involving the prosecutorial function in self-defense cases.
• Register early to join your colleagues and attend in person at the Bobzien-Gaither Education Center, as space is limited. You also can attend the full program virtually via live-interactive webcast or telephone and still be able to ask questions of the speakers.

While both the U.S. Supreme Court and the Virginia Supreme Court have recognized the right to keep and bear arms to be a fundamental, individual right, thousands of federal, state, and local firearm restrictions are on the books. Explore the ramifications of these basic rights at both the federal and state levels.

Featuring an outstanding faculty, this seminar is intended to equip the practitioner with the ammunition needed to represent clients litigating civil and criminal cases involving firearms law and regulations with creativity and competence:

• Virginia Supreme Court Justice Stephen McCullough will analyze the right to bear arms under Virginia Constitution, Article I, § 13, and the Second Amendment to the United States Constitution.
• Fairfax County Circuit Court Judge Richard Gardiner will present an overview of Virginia law on crimes involving firearms, carry permits, and restoration of rights.
• James Vann, Associate Chief Counsel, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, will discuss federal firearms law and the latest ATF regulations.
• Markus Funk, former federal trial attorney and now partner with Perkins Coie, will provide an in-depth overview of self-defense law.
• John D. Ohlendorf, leading Second Amendment litigator, will discuss the latest U.S. Supreme Court cases, including U.S. v. Rahimi, and explore other recent decisions that may come before the U.S. Supreme Court.
• Stephen Halbrook, author of the West publication Firearms Law Deskbook, will address ethical issues involving probable cause in cases where defendants claim self-defense.

ATTENDING IN PERSON?

The Bobzien-Gaither Education Center in Richmond/Innsbrook is our new state-of-the-art facility designed with your safety in mind. It features a Centurion air filtration system, which quickly and effectively eliminates viruses and bacteria. Additionally, the facility is thoroughly cleaned before each seminar, and face masks and hand sanitizer will be available.

COVID-19 POLICY FOR LIVE-ON-SITE ATTENDANCE

By attending a live-on-site Virginia CLE^® seminar, you acknowledge the health risks associated with COVID-19 and that you MUST follow all Virginia CLE^® COVID-19 policies. You may NOT attend a live-on-site program if you have tested positive for COVID-19, if you are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, or if you are under any self-quarantine orders per CDC guidelines.

Registration Deadlines:

Cancellation Policy: Cancellation/transfer requests will be honored until 5:00 p.m. the day preceding the seminar. You will, however, be charged $90 if you cancel or transfer your registration to a different seminar after the link to the materials has been e-mailed by Virginia CLE^®.

Full refunds or transfers are available up to two days after a webcast in the unlikely event that you experience technical difficulties.

Dietary Restrictions: If you have dietary restrictions and are attending the seminar in person, please email tfitzgerald@vacle.org.

Inclement Weather Policy and Updates.

MCLE Credit Caveat: The MCLE Board measures credits by the time you spend in attendance. If you enter a seminar late or leave it early, or both, you must reflect those adjustments accurately in the credits you report on your credit reporting form. A code will be given at the end of the seminar, which must be written on your MCLE form.

Can’t Attend?

E-mail distance_ed@vacle.org to be notified when/if this program is made available as an online or USB seminar.
E-mail publications@vacle.org to be notified when/if this program’s seminar materials are made available for sale.

• Q&A will be handled via chat room for Webcast attendees.
• Q&A will be handled via e-mail for telephone seminar attendees.