Quick Guide CA Ammo Laws

CA LEGAL UPDATE (6/1/2025):

The CA DOJ has raised the price of the Standard Eligibility Check and/or COE check to $5 per attempt starting July 1st, 2025. 

Beginning 7/1/25, we will be required to charge $5 per Standard Eligibility check and/or COE check per attempt.

CA LEGAL UPDATE (2/5/2024):

The 9th Circuit panel has GRANTED California’s request for a stay pending appeal in Rhode v. Bonta

CALIFORNIA’S AMMO RESTRICTIONS ARE BACK IN EFFECT

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Here is our fast guide to buying ammo in California

*This chart is for informational purposes only & does not serve as legal advice
*Information is based on current CA DOJ proposed regulations, and will be updated as information becomes available. This is courtesy information and may not be up to date as DOJ policies change quickly. Please do your due diligence.
*The CA DOJ does not have access to a federal database to perform a background check, therefore, it will use the Automated Firearms System (AFS) & Prohibited Armed Persons File (PAPF) in the Dealer Entry System (DES) to process eligibility checks for applicants.
*If you have registered a firearm in CA = you are in the AFS system
*If you are a felon or have court orders against you = you are in PAPF
*COE holder’s qualify for the Standard Eligibility check of $5. *Out-of-State residents with COE can purchase ammo with COE verification.
*CCW holders are NOT EXEMPT
*Those with Ammunition Vendor License or FFL01, 07, 08 & 06 are exempt
* Visit our website: https://laxammooc.com/ammunition-laws-in-california/
for more detailed information