California became the first state in the country on Monday to require background checks Opens a New Window. for all ammunition purchases Opens a New Window. .
Under the new law, gun owners now have to pick up bullets in person, in the store. That means if the buyer makes the purchase online, it must be shipped to a gun shop for pickup. Gun owners will be subject to a background check every time they make a purchase, even if they are already registered with the state.
What Are Your Thoughts?
