Major Second Amendment Victory In California

A major Second Amendment victory took place in California.

This involves getting background checks for ammunition purchases and transactions be done in-person through licensed ammo dealers.

The NRA-ILA reported:

Fairfax, Va. - A major victory was secured on Thursday when a federal judge issued a preliminary injunction in the NRA-supported case, Rhode v. Becerra. The case challenges the constitutionality of a California law that puts draconian restrictions on ammunition acquisition and transfers as a result of Prop 63 and SB 1235 (2016).  

As the court said, 'The right to keep and bear arms is the insurance policy behind the right to life ... a shield from the tyranny of the majority.' California wasn’t just obstructing the people’s fundamental right to defend their families and lives—it was encouraging unlawful hostility toward an individual, Constitutional right," said Jason Ouimet, executive director, National Rifle Association Institute for Legislative Action. "

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