The Ninth US Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled California's background checks for ammunition buyers unconstitutional, though the California Department of Justice continues fighting to maintain restrictions.
• Rob Adams, owner of Sacramento Black Rifle with locations in California, Nevada, and Idaho, explains the ruling's significance
• Background checks for ammunition purchases previously cost $1 but were recently increased 400% to $5 per purchase
• California imposes an 11% "sin tax" on ammunition and serialized firearm components on top of regular sales tax
• The taxation scheme is more profitable for the state than for gun dealers, threatening business viability
• California DOJ is advising dealers not to ship ammunition directly to consumers despite the court ruling
• The experience of purchasing ammunition in Idaho or Nevada is vastly different, with fewer restrictions and no extra taxation
• Several additional gun rights cases are working through the courts, including challenges to magazine bans
• During COVID, many first-time gun buyers were shocked at California's extensive restrictions
• Constitutional carry states like Idaho report less crime and more respectful public behavior
Please support our local businesses by visiting patspeeps.com and checking out the Pat's Peeps sponsors like Sacramento Black Rifle, located at 8095 Greenback Lane in Citrus Heights.
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The Ninth US Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled California's background checks for ammunition buyers unconstitutional, though the California Department of Justice continues fighting to maintain restrictions.
• Rob Adams, owner of Sacramento Black Rifle with locations in California, Nevada, and Idaho, explains the ruling's significance
• Background checks for ammunition purchases previously cost $1 but were recently increased 400% to $5 per purchase
• California imposes an 11% "sin tax" on ammunition and serialized firearm components on top of regular sales tax
• The taxation scheme is more profitable for the state than for gun dealers, threatening business viability
• California DOJ is advising dealers not to ship ammunition directly to consumers despite the court ruling
• The experience of purchasing ammunition in Idaho or Nevada is vastly different, with fewer restrictions and no extra taxation
• Several additional gun rights cases are working through the courts, including challenges to magazine bans
• During COVID, many first-time gun buyers were shocked at California's extensive restrictions
• Constitutional carry states like Idaho report less crime and more respectful public behavior
Please support our local businesses by visiting patspeeps.com and checking out the Pat's Peeps sponsors like Sacramento Black Rifle, located at 8095 Greenback Lane in Citrus Heights.
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