Bringing Ammo into California 2019
This guide details California's ammunition laws as of July 1st, 2019, focusing on bringing ammunition into the state. It clarifies that California residents purchasing ammo out-of-state must use a licensed vendor for transfer, with a 50-round limit for returning hunters or competitors. Non-residents are generally exempt if they were not California residents at the time of purchase. Specific exemptions exist for FFLs, vendors, collectors, and law enforcement.











