California and Ammo purchases..

Rustystud · #1 10-12-2009, 01:46 PM

Looks like California has a new law requiring a signature and thumb print in order to purchase handgun ammo.

Nat Lambeth

jmason · #2 10-12-2009, 01:49 PM

Did this actually get signed into law?

NomadPilot · #3 10-12-2009, 01:56 PM

yep
California Chronicle | CALIFORNIA´S GOVERNOR SIGNS LEGISLATION TO HELP TRACK AMMUNITION SALES

jmason · #4 10-12-2009, 02:18 PM

What does this law do for internet sales? Are CA residents not allowed to mail order ammo? That article just references sales in CA stores.

NomadPilot · #5 10-12-2009, 02:27 PM

The law doesn't specify, but online sales inherently couldn't comply with the requirements (thumbprint, etc). It's a de facto online sales ban, which might be the strongest challenge available to them.

guns_and_labs · #6 10-12-2009, 03:18 PM

It includes a specific ban on internet/mail-order sales.

But it also probably violates a number of federal statutes, and the lawsuits are already lined up at the courthouse.

NomadPilot · #7 10-12-2009, 03:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by guns_and_labs

It includes a specific ban on internet/mail-order sales.

Hm. I read it didn't. Well maybe that'll help the challengers then.