Federal Appeals Court Strikes Down California Ammunition Background Check Law
Federal Appeals Court Strikes Down California Ammunition Background Check Law
The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has delivered a significant blow to California’s stringent gun control measures, striking down a state law that mandated background checks for ammunition purchases. In a 2-1 decision issued on Thursday, the federal appeals court declared the requirement unconstitutional, a ruling that has immediately ignited alarm among state officials and gun safety advocates.
The now-overturned law compelled individuals purchasing ammunition to prove their registration with the state Department of Justice and demonstrate legal eligibility to possess firearms and ammunition. Critics of the ruling, including Christian Heyne, chief officer of policy and programs at Brady United Against Gun Violence, expressed profound disappointment. Heyne stated, “We’re really devastated, really hurt and really outraged to sort of see the decision of the court today,” underscoring the urgency of public safety in the face of widespread gun violence. This decision is widely viewed by advocates as a potential threat to California’s advancements in firearm safety, raising critical questions about the future of gun regulations within the state.
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