AB962 and .22LR

[CaliforniaCarry]

That would be 2/1/2011, not 2010, so its even worse. They are complying with a law that does not even go into effect for almost a year and a half.

I apologize for the incorrect date.

Yeah, exactly. Maybe it's just me, but AB962 seems to be having some immediate effects.

[pingpong]

All I know is this:

My Wal-Mart has already taken handgun ammo off the shelves, including the 22 LR. Yep, the law doesn't take effect until 2/1/2010. Yep, I talked to the manager. Yep, they don't care.

Which walmart is this? I haven't noticed anything like that around here. Then again, I doubt there'd be anything to notice since there's almost never any ammo on the shelves to begin with...

[CaliforniaCarry]

Which walmart is this? I haven't noticed anything like that around here. Then again, I doubt there'd be anything to notice since there's almost never any ammo on the shelves to begin with...

Stevenson Ranch. There are two other Wal-Mart stores in the immediate area (Yes, we have three friggin' Wal-Marts), but I haven't checked them yet.

[Esquire]

Found this thread from Oct. when AB962 topics were hot and heavy.

Let's discuss it more. My conjecture is that 22lr will NOT be regulated as handgun ammo under AB962. I feel like that law is targeting the more traditional handgun ammo like 9mm, .38, .44. 45, etc....

Somehow, I envision that these were the cartridges whose discarded casing littered on the streets of KDL's district so upset him that he was moved to enact AB962.

I know 22lr pistols are plenty lethal, but wonder if they are often used by gangs and criminals in the course of their misdeeds? That kind of info is what CA DOJ is likely to rely on when deciding whether 22lr is principally handgun ammo or not for purposes of AB962 enforcement.

[MasterYong]

Found this thread from Oct. when AB962 topics were hot and heavy.

Let's discuss it more. My conjecture is that 22lr will NOT be regulated as handgun ammo under AB962. I feel like that law is targeting the more traditional handgun ammo like 9mm, .38, .44. 45, etc....

Somehow, I envision that these were the cartridges whose discarded casing littered on the streets of KDL's district so upset him that he was moved to enact AB962.

I know 22lr pistols are plenty lethal, but wonder if they are often used by gangs and criminals in the course of their misdeeds? That kind of info is what CA DOJ is likely to rely on when deciding whether 22lr is principally handgun ammo or not for purposes of AB962 enforcement.

I recall reading elsewhere that .22LR is one of the most common calibers used by gang members in crimes due to the price point. Could be wrong.