[fabsroman]

FYI - the final bill did not contain the 50 round limit. What this bill did was require the retailers to take down the ID information of people buying handgun ammo. At the end of the day, it isn't that big of a deal to me. Here in Maryland I already have to provide ID to retailers when I buy powder for reloading. How hard will it be for retailers to take out a book, write down the ID number, name, address, etc. in it and what ammo the person bought. Ultimately, I guess it depends on how onerous the record keeping really is. If it requires the retailer to track lots, etc., then that could become a PITA.

At the end of the day, I have no idea how they think this law is going to deter crime. Like criminals cannot take a drive out of state, buy all the handgun ammo they want, and then come back into the state. Sheer stupidity and a waste of the legislature's and retailer's time if you ask me, but it doesn't spell doomsday for the handgun shooters in California.

Also, California does not set the precedent in laws for the nation. In fact, California is viewed as being out there when it comes to passing laws. California has had a pretty strict emission law in effect for quite some time and I don't see many, if any, states following its lead. California banned the Barrett .50 BMG and I don't see many states doing that either. California is definitely off the reservation.