This video explains the 2018 California ammunition laws, effective January 1st. Sam Paredes of Gun Owners of California details restrictions on mail-order ammunition, the requirement for face-to-face transactions with licensed vendors, and the prohibition of bringing ammunition into the state from out-of-state. Handloaders are exempt from purchasing components, but bringing ammunition back into California after out-of-state use is complicated. The discussion also touches on potential backdoor registration and the penalties for violating these new regulations.
As of January 1, 2018, California residents can no longer order ammunition online or through the mail for direct delivery. Ammunition must now be shipped to a licensed ammunition vendor or a Federal Firearms Licensee (FFL). The video notes that as of the recording date, California Department of Justice had not yet issued vendor licenses, creating uncertainty about the process. Background checks for ammunition purchases are not expected to be implemented until January 1, 2019.
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