California gun owners are seizing the opportunity to purchase ammunition after a federal appeals court rules against a law mandating in-person background checks for all sales. This move, seen as a potential shift in the state’s strict gun regulations, has prompted many, including local hunters like J.R. Young, to wonder if it’s a “freedom week” as they race to online dealers amidst ongoing uncertainty.
Despite the ruling, the background checks remain in place until the state’s Department of Justice clarifies the decision. Gun rights advocates hope for further legal victories, while industry voices express concern over continuing regulations that may hinder sales and push customers to neighboring states with more lenient laws.
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