A Hard-Fought Victory: Ninth Circuit Rules California's Ammunition Restrictions Unconstitutional

After years of legal battles, we're proud to announce a significant victory for Second Amendment rights. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit has ruled that California's restrictive ammunition laws are unconstitutional—a decision that Able's Sporting Inc. helped make possible as a plaintiff in this crucial lawsuit alongside many others.

Our Long Fight for Your Rights

This victory didn't happen overnight. For years, we at Able's Sporting Inc. have been committed to challenging unconstitutional restrictions that prevent law-abiding citizens from exercising their Second Amendment rights alongside plaintiffs including California Rifle & Pistol Association, R&S Firearm, AMDEB Holdings, Sam’s Shooters Emporium, Olympian Kim Rhode, and many more. We've invested substantial time, resources, and financial commitment into this legal battle because we believe in defending the constitutional rights of all Americans.

We've been through this cycle before. There have been previous instances where courts issued preliminary injunctions allowing us to ship ammunition to California for brief periods before stays or emergency orders were put back in place, stopping enforcement and putting the restrictions back into effect. Each time, we've seen California quickly seek stays from higher courts to block these victories.

This time, we want to ensure this ruling becomes permanent. The legal process has been long and costly, but we knew that standing up for constitutional rights was worth every effort invested.

What This Means Moving Forward

While we celebrate this monumental ruling, we want to be transparent with our customers: at this time, it remains unclear whether California's ammunition shipping restrictions are still in effect or if this ruling is immediately enforceable. The state has previously challenged rulings at the Ninth Circuit and sought to find historical analogues to justify the background checks for ammunition.

Our Commitment to You

We promise to keep you informed every step of the way. As soon as we have clarity on the enforceability of this ruling and any changes to California shipping policies, we'll update our customers immediately.

Thank you for your patience and continued support throughout this fight. Together, we're not just making history—we're protecting the rights that define us as Americans.

You can learn more about this case and the legal proceedings at michellawyers.com/rhode-v-becerra

Stay tuned for updates,
The Able's Sporting Inc. Team