Going to a Gun Show for ammo today in California, how screwed am I?

[The Big Ugly]

So I’m heading to a Gun Show in California today. I’m still very new to everything. I technically have a gun but I pick it up on the 29th. Henry Big Boy Classic .356/.38.

I do not have Real ID tm but I did bring my BC and mail that proves my address. My license does not reflect my most recent address. I was still able to get the gun from an FFL despite all this.

My question: Dear gun owners, will I be able to even purchase ammo today?

[Coach]

I'm not sure if you will be able to get ammo. If you do, it will be really expensive.

If you want to get more information on California specific laws, I suggest going to Calguns.net. I'm a member of both forums.

CA has some crazy laws in place currently... The members there are very educated on CA laws.

[Rifletom]

Hmm. That address bit is kind of a surprise regarding the FFL. You pick the rifle up on the 29th, so, your 10 day is going thru. Interesting.
Lets see how the ammo thing works out; IF you can even find any at a sane price.
Like Coach, I am also on Calguns.net; proud founder of the "MLC" : Mojave Lever Crew. pennstater over there.

[Sir Henry]

Welcome to the forum.

I recommend going to the California Attorney General’s website or other official state site for information regarding laws. Better to get it first hand than to depend on someone’s interpretation of the laws.

[GunnyGene]

Vaseline. Take a large jar with you.

[BigAl52]

Welcome to the forum. Do like alot of people do out there drive to Nevada

[Grunt67]

I think when you wrote "Calif", you answered the question.

[CT_Shooter]

How did you make out?

So I’m heading to a Gun Show in California today. ...My question: ...will I be able to even purchase ammo today?

Effective July 1, 2019, persons seeking to purchase or transfer ammunition will have to undergo an eligibility check, and be approved by the Department, prior to the sale or transfer, except as otherwise specified. Departmental approval shall occur electronically through a licensed ammunition vendor. Pursuant to Penal Code sections 30352 and 30370, the Department will determine that a person is eligible to purchase or transfer ammunition if they meet one of the following requirements:

The person has a current Certificate of Eligibility issued by the Department.

The person’s information matches an entry in the Automated Firearms System (name, date of birth, current address, and driver license or other government identification) and does not fall within a class of persons who are prohibited from owning or possessing ammunition. The Department shall make this determination by cross-referencing the Prohibited Armed Persons file (also known as the Armed and Prohibited Persons System).

The person is not prohibited from purchasing or possessing ammunition. The Department determines eligibility based on a comprehensive review of its records (similar to a firearm eligibility check).

Please note: this eligibility check requires a manual review of records by a Department analyst. As such, the Department may take longer to respond with a determination as to eligibility. Response times may take several days. Persons will have the ability to check the status of their eligibility check through the Ammunition Eligibility Check Status and Information page (available July 1, 2019).
https://oag.ca.gov/firearms/apap

[Grunt67]

Excuse me while I go outside & kiss the ground in Tennessee. LOL

[Coach]

Any success in your ammo hunt ?