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…