Historical article: originally published November 6, 2017. This page records its original legal context and is not a current compliance guide. Laws, regulations, and court orders can change; consult current California Department of Justice guidance and qualified counsel. Contact Lambert Pawn about current services.
If you are a licensed gun owner in the state of California, you’ve likely heard of Proposition 63. Proposition 63 places stronger requirements on the purchase and possession of ammunition. While there is strong support for the new law, there is also a strong voice of opposition. Opponents to the law argue that the law violates the rights of the second amendment. Regardless, the law is still on track to take effect beginning January 1, 2018.
California Proposition 63
In summary, Proposition 63 states that as of January 1, 2018, it will be illegal to purchase ammunition, reloading bullets and brass, magazines and speed loaders via the internet or mail orders without shipping to a licensed dealer. However, there is more to the law that will affect gun owners as well as ammunition dealers, like Lambert Pawn. Here is what you need to know about the law.- A background check will be required in order to purchase ammunition in California
- Dealers must obtain a 1-year license from the Department of Justice (DOJ)
- Purchasing ammunition out-of-state and returning with the purchased ammunition to California will risk a misdemeanor charge
- In order to give or sell personal ammunition to another individual, owners will need to seek out a licensed dealer to act as a middle-man and essentially oversee the transfer.
