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California ammunition background checks declared unconstitutional by US appeals court

CALIFORNIA, JUL 24 – The 9th Circuit Court blocked enforcement of California's ammunition background check law, ruling it conflicts with Second Amendment rights and historical firearm regulation.

  • The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit ruled that California's ammunition background check law is unconstitutional, stating it violates the Second Amendment.
  • The law required gun owners to undergo background checks for every ammo purchase, making it more difficult to obtain ammunition according to the court's decision.
  • Governor Gavin Newsom expressed disappointment, stating the ruling is 'a slap in the face' to gun control efforts in California.
  • The decision may set a precedent affecting similar gun control laws in other states, as it emphasizes the constitutional right to bear arms.
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Los Angeles (USA), Jul 25 (EFE).- An appeals court ruled that a California state law requiring background verification for those buying ammunition is unconstitutional, even though it has been backed by voters, which is a severe blow to the state’s struggle to reduce armed violence. The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals panel ratified Thursday’s lower court ruling that the law passed in the 2016 elections violates the Second Amendment to the U.S. Co…

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Reuters broke the news in United Kingdom on Thursday, July 24, 2025.
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