California Senate Passes Bill Mandating Background Checks And Permits For Ammunition Purchases
A controversial gun measure proposed by a Southern California lawmaker that would require background checks for all ammunition purchases statewide is moving forward in Sacramento.
Senator Kevin de León (D-Los Angeles) first introduced Senate Bill 53 last December, which would require anyone wishing to purchase ammunition in California to first obtain a Ammunition Purchase Permit issued by the Department of Justice, valid for one year from the date of issuance.
To obtain such a permit, the holder would have to pass a traditional background check as well as a mental health check, according to De León. The legislation would also ban online and mail order sales of ammunition to Californians.
In addition, SB 53 would require all ammunition sales to take place at a limited list of State-approved “ammunition vendors”, who would also be required to submit sales records to the CA Department of Justice.
Wild Thing’s comment.…………….
Glad I don’t live in California.
I say good. I hope they make it very difficult for people there to buy guns and ammo. Just means more for the rest of us; especially ammo. The people of California promoted this by allowing it and electing Democrats and Undocumented Democrats (RINO’s) over the past few decades. Now, they’re paying the price.
For those decent honorable Californians: MOVE to a state who respects your rights.
And now a new black market opens up in California. I wonder if they will have ammo checkpoints at all the state lines.