Been outta the loop, got questions

[daryl308]

Haven't been to the range in years. Haven't had the need to fire up the Rock Chucker either. I've noticed lately on YT, (which may be my mistake), that CA now requires ammo registration? True? Does that apply to reloaders, or the stuff I bought before O' Bummer took office? I'll bet this is a frequent question so please direct me to any threads that would have this info if it would help. I don't want to aggravate anyone by asking old worn-out questions. Just trying to get up to speed on the maze of CA regulations. I think 2008 was the last time I actually bought new ammo and that was at the local Wally-World. Anyway, thanks for your thoughts.

[tommyboy619]

They're referring to ammunition background checks. Any new purchases require a background check. Because of this you can no longer get ammo shipped straight to your door (with a few exceptions.) You also have to pay additional fees and taxes when do purchase in store. Your current stash is safe, at least for right now. Oh and good luck if you want to buy any parts online. That's a whole other can of worms.

[beerman]

There is no restrictions on buying reloading components. Load away… although powders are scarce. I’m like you, haven’t bought ammo over a decade but stacked the surplus stuff deep. When I shoot, I just reload it.

[daryl308]

Thank you, gentlemen. Live long and shoot straight!

[foothillman]

They will keep records on new ammo purchase, not reloading components.

30353
(a) Commencing July 1, 2019, an ammunition vendor shall not sell or otherwise transfer ownership of any ammunition without, at the time of delivery, legibly recording the following information on a form to be prescribed by the Department of Justice:

(1) The date of the sale or other transfer.

(2) The purchaser’s or transferee’s driver’s license or other identification number and the state in which it was issued.

(3) The brand, type, and amount of ammunition sold or otherwise transferred.

(4) The purchaser’s or transferee’s full name and signature.

(5) The name of the salesperson who processed the sale or other transaction.

(6) The purchaser’s or transferee’s full residential address and telephone number.

(7) The purchaser’s or transferee’s date of birth.

It is also currently illegal to bring in ammo purchased from out of state.
A few exemptions.

30314
(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:

(1) An ammunition vendor.

(2) A sworn peace officer, as defined in Chapter 4.5 (commencing with Section 830) of Title 3 of Part 2, or sworn federal law enforcement officer, who is authorized to carry a firearm in the course and scope of the officer’s duties.

(3) An importer or manufacturer of ammunition or firearms who is licensed to engage in business pursuant to Chapter 44 (commencing with Section 921) of Title 18 of the United States Code and the regulations issued pursuant thereto.

(4) A person who is on the centralized list of exempted federal firearms licensees maintained by the Department of Justice pursuant to Article 6 (commencing with Section 28450) of Chapter 6 of Division 6.

(5) A person who is licensed as a collector of firearms pursuant to Chapter 44 (commencing with Section 921) of Title 18 of the United States Code and the regulations issued pursuant thereto, whose licensed premises are within this state, and who has a current certificate of eligibility issued by the Department of Justice pursuant to Section 26710.

(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.

(Added November 8, 2016, by initiative Proposition 63, Sec. 8.7.)