The Ninth US Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled California's background checks for ammunition buyers unconstitutional, though the California Department of Justice continues fighting to maintain restrictions.

• Rob Adams, owner of Sacramento Black Rifle with locations in California, Nevada, and Idaho, explains the ruling's significance
• Background checks for ammunition purchases previously cost $1 but were recently increased 400% to $5 per purchase
• California imposes an 11% "sin tax" on ammunition and serialized firearm components on top of regular sales tax
• The taxation scheme is more profitable for the state than for gun dealers, threatening business viability
• California DOJ is advising dealers not to ship ammunition directly to consumers despite the court ruling
• The experience of purchasing ammunition in Idaho or Nevada is vastly different, with fewer restrictions and no extra taxation
• Several additional gun rights cases are working through the courts, including challenges to magazine bans
• During COVID, many first-time gun buyers were shocked at California's extensive restrictions
• Constitutional carry states like Idaho report less crime and more respectful public behavior

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