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Appeals Court Reinstates California Law Mandating Background Checks for Ammo Purchases, Overturning Previous Ruling

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San Diego, California – An appeals court has overturned a federal judge’s ruling that struck down a state law requiring background checks for ammunition purchases. The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals voted 2-1 to allow the California Attorney General’s Office to suspend the judgment. The decision follows U.S. District Judge Roger Benitez’s injunction last week, which deemed the background check requirement for most ammunition purchases as unconstitutional. In a brief ruling, Judges Richard Clifton and Holly Thomas granted the suspension, while Judge Consuelo Callahan dissented. Callahan stated that she did not believe the appellant … Read more

Federal Judge Rules California’s Ammunition Background Checks Violate Constitutional Right to Bear Arms

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SAN DIEGO – A federal judge in San Diego has ruled that California’s law requiring background checks for ammunition purchases is unconstitutional, as it violates the right to bear arms protected by the Second Amendment. U.S. District Judge Roger Benitez argued that the background checks have “no historical pedigree” and treat all citizens as if they have no right to buy ammunition. The judge, who was appointed by former President George W. Bush, also criticized California’s handling of the more than 1 million annual background checks, deeming the 11% rejection rate to be too high. … Read more

The Controversy Surrounding Receipt Checks: Lawyer Warns Walmart and Other Retailers of Potential Risks

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TORONTO, Canada – Shoppers at Walmart and other retailers have been warned about the potential risks associated with receipt checks. While these inspections are common practice in membership stores like Costco and Sam’s Club, outrage has sparked among customers as receipt checks have been implemented at non-membership stores such as Walmart. Critics argue that these checks are intrusive and make them feel as though they are being treated like criminals. Customers have also expressed frustration over long lines that form near store exits due to greeters checking individual receipts. Daniel Tsai, a lawyer and professor … Read more