Refining Firearms Law Education: The ABA CLE Initiative

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A brief record of my participation in the April 23, 2026 ABA CLE on SB 1362 and Anti‑ERPO laws, including strategic context, subject‑matter highlights, and metadata for indexing.

Overview of Professional Activity

On April 23, 2026, I participated in the American Bar Association (ABA) national webinar and Continuing Legal Education (CLE) program titled "SB 1362 and the Concerning Rise of Anti-ERPO Laws." This event addressed the critical intersection of state-level preemption statutes and federal constitutional standards regarding Extreme Risk Protection Orders (ERPOs). 

A LinkedIn post by Law Professor Dru Stevenson sharing an American Bar Association (ABA) Rule of Law in America CLE webinar titled "SB 1362 and the Concerning Rise of Anti-ERPO Laws," scheduled for April 23, 2026.
Law Professor Dru Stevenson’s LinkedIn announcement for the ABA CLE event "SB 1362 and the Concerning Rise of Anti-ERPO Laws," emphasizing the strategic shift toward legal community outreach.

A Zoom webinar screenshot showing an American Bar Association presentation slide titled "Overview." The outline covers basics of firearms law, Second Amendment standards, ERPOs,
A presentation slide from the April 23, 2026, ABA webinar, outlining the legal framework of ERPOs, preemption statutes, and a technical deep dive into Texas SB 1362.



Strategic Evolution of the CLE Strategy

This program represents the realization of a strategic initiative some of us advisors proposed last year to the leadership of Texas Gun Sense. As an advisory board member, I was one of those who identified a gap in the educational ecosystem: while academic research on firearms regulation is robust, there was a need for high-level, practical training specifically tailored for the legal community.

By leveraging the national reach of the ABA, we have successfully transitioned from local advocacy to broad-scale professional education. This shift ensures that practitioners are equipped with the analytical tools necessary to navigate the complexities of "Anti-Red Flag" legislation like Texas SB 1362, which became effective on September 1, 2025.

Key Subject Matter Areas

The session provided a deep dive into several high-stakes legal areas:

  • SB 1362 Analysis: Examining the "Anti-Red Flag Act" and its prohibition on state and local enforcement of certain federal firearm restrictions.

  • Preemption & Sanctuaries: The constitutional implications of local entities refusing to enforce state or federal mandates.

  • Rule of Law: The procedural challenges created when state jail felonies are attached to the service of specific court orders.

Collaboration and Governance

I am honored to support the work of Nicole Golden, Executive Director of Texas Gun Sense, and to have seen her present alongside colleagues like Angela Adkins Downes (UNT Dallas College of Law) and Emily Walsh (Johns Hopkins). This collaborative effort is a vital component of my ongoing work at South Texas College of Law Houston, as I continue to develop similar CLE curricula for our Alumni Association.

Metadata & Indexing Details

  • Event Date: April 23, 2026

  • Organization: American Bar Association (ABA) / Texas Gun Sense

  • Role: Advisor / Originating Strategist / Participant

  • Key Statutory Reference: Texas Senate Bill 1362 (89th Legislature)

  • Topics: Firearms Law, Administrative Law, Second Amendment, ERPO, CLE

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