Ammunition

California Appeals Court Declares Ammunition Background Check Law Unconstitutional in Landmark Ruling

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SAN FRANCISCO — A federal appeals court has ruled that a California law mandating background checks for ammunition purchases infringes upon the Second Amendment rights of individuals. The decision, issued by the Ninth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, marks a significant legal development in the ongoing debate over gun control in the state. The law, which took effect in 2016, required any buyer of ammunition to undergo a background check similar to those required for firearms purchases. Supporters of the measure argued that it aimed to reduce gun violence by ensuring that only lawful individuals … Read more

Vallejo Man Faces Federal Charges for Ammunition Possession After Standoff with SWAT Team

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SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A Vallejo man with a significant criminal history is facing federal charges for illegal ammunition possession, officials confirmed. The indictment, delivered by a federal grand jury in Sacramento on Thursday, targets Jeffrey Caldwell, 36, for violating firearm regulations due to his felon status. Caldwell’s arrest followed a tense encounter last month with the SWAT team from the Vallejo Police Department. During this operation, authorities discovered Caldwell in possession of a privately made firearm, often referred to as a “ghost gun,” along with ammunition. The discovery was particularly alarming given Caldwell’s extensive criminal … Read more

Indiana Man Convicted on Multiple Felony Charges Involving Cocaine Distribution and Illegal Ammunition Possession

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SOUTH BEND, Ind. – A federal jury has convicted Orlando Rodriguez-Roman, a 42-year-old man from Goshen, Indiana, on multiple felony charges. The decision came after a three-day trial overseen by United States District Court Judge Damon R. Leichty, as announced by Acting United States Attorney Tina L. Nommay. Rodriguez-Roman was found guilty of attempted possession with intent to distribute over 500 grams of cocaine, possession with intent to distribute the same amount, and unlawful possession of ammunition by a convicted felon. The court has scheduled sentencing for April 29, 2025, where Rodriguez-Roman will face the … Read more

Revelations in Court: Alec Baldwin Not Alone in ‘Rust’ Live Ammunition Incident, Trial Uncovers

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SANTA FE, N.M. — In a tense courtroom scene on Thursday, attorneys for actor Alec Baldwin revealed that their client wasn’t singular in having live ammunition unknowingly during the filming of the Western movie “Rust.” This revelation came on the second day of a trial probing a fatal shooting on set, wherein Baldwin, while filming, discharged a firearm resulting in the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. The defense’s argument pivoted on the indication that safety breaches involving firearms were systemic throughout the production, suggesting a broader issue of mismanagement rather than isolated negligence on Baldwin’s … Read more