California’s Ammo Background Check Law Permanently Struck Down by Judge

Residents are not required to undergo a background check every time they purchase bullets, the judge ruled

A man holds ammunition at a gun shop in Shingle Springs, Calif., on June 11, 2019. AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli

A federal judge in California has issued a permanent injunction blocking the enforcement of a state law mandating background checks for every ammunition purchase.

The ruling on Tuesday by U.S. District Judge Roger Benitez, a George W. Bush appointee, marked a victory for gun rights advocates who argued that the law infringed on the Second Amendment rights of citizens. It means that California residents are not required to undergo a background check every time they purchase bullets.