Ammo apocalypse support thread

[TRICKSTER]

The first Big Reno Show of 2018, I will be buying a couple thousand rounds of ammo at the Miwall booth just to see if I get stopped on the way home.

[Scratch705]

The first Big Reno Show of 2018, I will be buying a couple thousand rounds of ammo at the Miwall booth just to see if I get stopped on the way home.

aren't you a LEO? or at least a retired LEO? you guys will get free passes from anyone checking at the border. the same way that you guys get free passes to break minor vehicle codes like speeding, tint levels, no front license plates, etc.

get your non-LEO buddies to do the same then we can really see if they will be serious about enforcing.

[TRICKSTER]

aren't you a LEO? or at least a retired LEO? you guys will get free passes from anyone checking at the border. the same way that you guys get free passes to break minor vehicle codes like speeding, tint levels, no front license plates, etc.

get your non-LEO buddies to do the same then we can really see if they will be serious about enforcing.

You obviously don't know the CHP, many of them would cite their own mother.
Also my decision and ability to do this without worrying about any repercussions has nothing to do with me being a retired LEO but thanks for playing.

[mshill]

The first Big Reno Show of 2018, I will be buying a couple thousand rounds of ammo at the Miwall booth just to see if I get stopped on the way home.

You obviously don't know the CHP, many of them would cite their own mother.
Also my decision and ability to do this without worrying about any repercussions has nothing to do with me being a retired LEO but thanks for playing.

TRICKSTER has it right... read the law. It is both unenforceable and first offense is an infraction and second a possible misdemeanor:

(a) Commencing January 1, 2018, a resident of this state shall not bring or transport into this state any ammunition that he or she purchased or otherwise obtained from outside of this state unless he or she first has that ammunition delivered to a licensed ammunition vendor for delivery to that resident pursuant to the procedures set forth in Section 30312.


(b) Subdivision (a) does not apply to any of the following:
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(6) A person who acquired the ammunition from a spouse, registered domestic partner, or immediate family member as defined in Section 16720.

(c) A violation of this section is an infraction for any first time offense, and either an infraction or a misdemeanor for any subsequent offense.

Anyone getting an infraction for this would have to be driving with a box of ammo on their dash when pulled over by the CHP (for whatever reason) on a stretch of road that has no interchanges after crossing the border. Just think of what the odds would be for it to happen twice in order to have a chance at a misdemeanor.

I would bet good money that the state has no intention of putting money into trying to enforce this.

[roger1022]

I keep wondering will there be an injunction against this like the mag ban?

I'm sure we are all thinking there will be but its all been silent up until this point. Sure we can hope there will be an injunction but don't hold your breath.

Reload. Buy .22

The supply of 22 has gotten better in the last 2 years. BUY BUY BUY!!!

After the Obama era ammo scares and all, you should have enough ammo and reloading supplies to last a lifetime or at least until you escape the state. If you find yourself frantically looking to buy ammo on 1/1/18 I have zero sympathy.

Pretty sure folks on CG were talking about the impending ban after last years election. That should have been a hint to stock up. You did have a whole year (2017) to do so. Still 2 months left in the year...

Running out of places to safely store ammo at home but I still want to order more.

Same here.

I'm hoping for the injunction. However, since I will be retired on Jan 11th I have every intention of ignoring this idiotic law. I'll get the "license" to look good, but that is the ONLY feature of this ridiculous legislation I intend to comply with.

Lots of folks getting their 03 and COE in preparation for next year. Just renewed my COE and that took awhile.

stack it high, stack it low, stack it everywhere you go.

That only goes so far before you have stacks of ammo boxes or cans stacked every which way possible.

I think enough of the online retailers have jumped on board that it shouldn't be an issue. I will continue to have them ship direct next year and not have it send through a middle man.

Been following this thread of vendors that will keep shipping here. It almost seems like everyone gets a different answer depending on who they talk to.

http://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/showthread.php?t=1324334&page=6

[smle-man]

I've been buying ammo and reloading components at about 10x my shooting rate for the past few decades. Plenty of storage area here on the farm with a barn and shop (cool and dry). I doubt I will need anything for the rest of my life and my kids can benefit from what is left over.

Dan

Me too. I'm shooting a lot less .30 and .303 than I used to, I imagine my kids are going to be wondering how the heck to get rid of it all in another 20 years.

[smittty]

Me too. I'm shooting a lot less .30 and .303 than I used to, I imagine my kids are going to be wondering how the heck to get rid of it all in another 20 years.

Your kids will love you for leaving them what's going to be considered hazardous waste.

I can't stockpile like a lot of you guys are doing and I'm already at my practical limit.

I just know it's going to suck when I run out.

[Bushwack44]

Suggest if your funds are limited, buy the ammo on-line within the next few weeks that is difficult to find locally (6.5 Grendel, 45-70 Government, 6mm, 7mm).

[langss]

oh you know it

if CA can't even stop people from crossing the small border with mexico, i really doubt they can stop ammo smugglers from crossing a border that is multitudes bigger. CA can't afford to patrol all roads, trails, docks that lead into CA.

Years ago on a road trip to a Ghost Town, just driving around and looking for anything old, It wasn't until much later I found out how many times we crossed back and forth over the California/Nevada border. We never saw anybody and we drove past lots of fence line and never ran into a closed road. This was all done in a four door sedan, no 4 wheel drive. Enterprise will pick you up....lol... Frankly I do not think it would be much of an issue as long as you did your homework and made a few dry runs. If it was obvious that a lot of traffic seemed to be traveling through the area, you know it would get noticed, and then all bets are off. I have old maps that list trails and old mines. That stuff is probably still available. Just my .02.

[axhoaxho]

True.

You obviously don't know the CHP, many of them would cite their own mother.

[ojisan]

I've already got my FSC card, so why not be on another list?
I'll just get the new CRAP card when they come out.
(California Registered Ammunition Purchaser)

[smittty]

I've already got my FSC card, so why not be on another list?
I'll just get the new CRAP card when they come out.
(California Registered Ammunition Purchaser)

CRAP membership, appropriate for California!