Here's what we currently have to put up with ... coming to a Nation near you?
No, not at this time for any components, but I did see a report that California is trying to make it so that all 'gun parts' will need to go through some approval process like background check or FFL process. I'm not real clear on the details, but thought I saw like 2025 as proposed date for this to happen. As far as I know, it is just proposed legislation for now.Is it the same process for components?
But this is America. That can't happen here.Exactly.
Not much different than powder raids of days gone by.
Some fail to learn the lessons of history. Thus, they are doomed to repeat them.
You can buy whatever you want, but you will have to "pass" the background check (which costs $1) before your FFL can transfer it. In addition the FFL will charge $15 to make the transfer (this fee is not regulated by the state, some dealers charge more).So is bulk ordering just completely off the table in California, or what? What does the FFL charge to put up with unloading and checking your ammo in?
Source: California Carry > https://www.californiacarry.org/buying-ammo.htmlWhat information is collected
The following information is collected and reported to the DOJ (30352):
- The date of the sale or other transfer.
- The purchaser's or transferee's driver's license or other identification number and the state in which it was issued.
- The brand, type, and amount of ammunition sold or otherwise transferred.
- The purchaser's or transferee's full name and signature.
- The name of the salesperson who processed the sale or other transaction.
- The purchaser's or transferee's full residential address and telephone number.
- The purchaser's or transferee's date of birth.
The information reported to the DOJ is stored in a database known as the Ammunition Purchase Records File. The information is confidential and may be used by the DOJ or law enforcement through California Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (CLETS). Yes, the ammo you buy is now computer searchable by law enforcement (30352(b)). Records are retained by the vendor for five years (30355) and subject to inspection by law enforcement, in connection with an investigation (30357).
Yes, the state will know how much you bought and what caliber. No, there is no restriction on what or how much you can buy. No, the state is not actively tracking people and investigating them on what they buy…yet.
Yeah, that's pretty much how I call it too.
What information is collectedYou can buy whatever you want, but you will have to "pass" the background check (which costs $1) before your FFL can transfer it. In addition the FFL will charge $15 to make the transfer (this fee is not regulated by the state, some dealers charge more).
Source: California Carry > https://www.californiacarry.org/buying-ammo.html
I just re-read that line; a NON-RESIDENT is NOT allowed to purchase ammunition in CA. They CAN bring it in with them (i.e. hunting trip). But CA residents CANNOT purchase out-of-state and bring it back with them.What information is collected
The following information is collected and reported to the DOJ (30352):
But... I thought asking for ID was racist... or something....
- The date of the sale or other transfer.
- The purchaser's or transferee's driver's license or other identification number and the state in which it was issued.