Ammo question from a first time gun owner...

[bpmckown]

As of yesterday, I am a proud first-time handgun owner (though I have yet to take possession due to the 10 day cool-off period ).

I'm obviously quite new to this and I have a question about purchasing ammo; specifically, does one require documented registered firearm ownership in order to purchase ammo here in California? Since mine is the sole name on the gun's registration, my wife was wondering whether she would be to buy ammo without me being present at the transaction.

Thanks in advance...

Brian/Riverside

[LongLiveTheRepublic]

Yes, she can, she will have to do a $20(?) background check instead of the $1. After that she'll pay the $1.

[plumbum]

As above - sounds to me like she should also buy a gun, you know so you can save $20

[bpmckown]

Ammo question from a first time gun owner...

As of yesterday, I am a proud first-time handgun owner (though I have yet to take possession due to the 10 day cool-off period ).

I'm obviously quite new to this and I have a question about purchasing ammo; specifically, does one require documented registered firearm ownership in order to purchase ammo here in California? Since mine is the sole name on the gun's registration, my wife was wondering whether she would be to buy ammo without me being present at the transaction.

Thanks in advance...

Brian/Riverside

[The War Wagon]

Welcome aboard!

[Garv]

If she is willing to wait in line at this time to get you some ammo, get that lady a gun of her own!

[sonofeugene]

No restrictions on buying ammo other than needing to be in the system. Since you just bought your first gun, you likely won't be in it. Therefore you'll need to pay 19 or 20 bucks for the check first. Then 1 dollar I believe for every purchase after that.

Doesn't matter who purchases ammo.

[ysr_racer]

What did you buy? A Glock?

[bpmckown]

Thank you all for the great advice!

Yes... the Mrs. has her heart set on a Glock 19, but she also realizes that finding one might not be as easy (or affordible) as the Bersa I picked up yesterday!

Neither of us had any experience with firearms up until four weeks ago when we took training courses at the local indoor range (and we're both in our 50's). Had someone told me six months ago that I'd be buying a handgun, I'd have laughed and told them they were nuts. I was never anti-gun... but it just wasn't my "thing". Pretty indicative of the times, I suppose, because i hear a lot of people say similar things.

[brix]

My advise also is to remember why they dumb background laws are in place and make your vote count.

[plumbum]

Thank you all for the great advice!

Yes... the Mrs. has her heart set on a Glock 19, but she also realizes that finding one might not be as easy (or affordible) as the Bersa I picked up yesterday!

Neither of us had any experience with firearms up until four weeks ago when we took training courses at the local indoor range (and we're both in our 50's). Had someone told me six months ago that I'd be buying a handgun, I'd have laughed and told them they were nuts. I was never anti-gun... but it just wasn't my "thing". Pretty indicative of the times, I suppose, because i hear a lot of people say similar things.

It take a lot to come out and say this, and we are glad to have you. We all pray that the time never comes to have to use a firearm against another human, but as they say, better to have and not need. I hope we all can provide some information, wisdom and levity... and maybe some really bad advice on “what to buy next”!

[S45]

Thank you all for the great advice!

Yes... the Mrs. has her heart set on a Glock 19, but she also realizes that finding one might not be as easy (or affordible) as the Bersa I picked up yesterday!

Neither of us had any experience with firearms up until four weeks ago when we took training courses at the local indoor range (and we're both in our 50's). Had someone told me six months ago that I'd be buying a handgun, I'd have laughed and told them they were nuts. I was never anti-gun... but it just wasn't my "thing". Pretty indicative of the times, I suppose, because i hear a lot of people say similar things.

Congrats on becoming a gun owner. And good call taking a course to gain some knowledge.
Also, please vote like a gun owner from now on if you didn’t already.

[JC2020]

Congrats! You’ll be at multiples of guns before you know it.

Ammo, unfortunately, is a little harder to get at present than the handgun.

Incidentally, I have seen the Glock 19 in stock at a large number of the bigger box retailers recently. Depending on where you live, Ammo Brothers, Turners, on Target, and other retailers here in SoCal have had them intermittently in stock. Following their social media pages, especially Instagram, is the only way to know when they get stock, since most stores don’t have time to answer the phone. Most are selling above regular retail, around $550 plus DROS and sales tax.

[naz]

Hi, I’m not sure where in Ca you are located but Black Dog Armory in Fremont had an XD9 as of 1:30p today (9/1). The lineup of 10 people behind me might have changed that, but could be something to consider if you can’t find a G19 for your wife.

Also, when you pick up your gun, that Dros can be used to buy ammo at the same time. They probably don’t have any in store; and if you have zero ammo, might be worth it to pay $$$ for ammo online and have it shipped there so you can have it transferred at the same time as your gun

[SkyHawk]

Unless your wife has a gun registered to her, it could take days for the background check and more than one trip to buy ammo, every single time she buys. And a large fee.