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This court decision is a major blow to California’s efforts to further tighten gun control laws. It joins a growing list of legal strikes against various restrictions, including bans on high-capacity magazines and certain semi-automatic weapons, which have also been challenged successfully in courts.
State officials expressed concern that the ruling might enable individuals prohibited from owning firearms—such as felons or those with mental health issues—to access ammunition more easily. However, critics dismiss these concerns as overstated, pointing out that illegal trafficking, theft, and black market dealings are already the main avenues for prohibited persons to obtain ammunition.