California Residents Celebrate Court Ruling Against Ammunition Restrictions

California residents celebrated a significant legal victory when a three-judge panel of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals invalidated the state's restrictions on ammunition sales in July. The court ruled that mandatory background checks for ammunition purchases were unconstitutional, effectively opening the door for more accessible buying options. Prior to this decision, Californians faced considerable hurdles when attempting to purchase ammunition, including restrictions on online sales and in-store transactions. Although a stay temporarily upheld these restrictions, the ruling sparked a wave of excitement among gun enthusiasts and hunters. For instance, lifelong hunter J.R. Young from San Jose took advantage of the ruling by ordering ammunition online shortly after the decision. "Is this freedom week?" he remarked, expressing curiosity about whether the law's overturning would allow shipments into California again. He emphasized that modern society prefers online shopping over trips to physical stores. Many firearm supporters saw the ruling as a positive step, though the current legal framework still enforces background checks until the Department of Justice processes the cou...