Get Keeper Of Ammunition

The law does not require you to keep shotgun cartridges secure; however, it is good practice to do so. They are best stored in a cool, dry place where inquisitive children cannot get hold of them.

California Code of Regulations (CCR), Title 14, section 311(a) states that only shotguns “incapable of holding more than three shells in the magazine and chamber combined” may be used for taking resident small game species that include quail, pheasant, rabbits, squirrels, etc.

(b)a shot gun or an air weapon shall be deemed to be loaded if there is ammunition in the chamber or barrel or in any magazine or other device which is in such a position that the ammunition can be fed into the chamber or barrel by the manual or automatic operation of some part of the gun or weapon.

For defense, you should stock up a minimum of 500 rounds of defensive ammo for your shotgun, approximately 2000 rounds for your rifle and finally 1000 rounds for your handgun.

A shotshell is a cartridge, which is specifically designed for the use in shotguns. Contrary to rifle cartridges, not a single bullet is fired, but many little shot pellets.

Possession of Firearms and Shotguns Without a Certificate Section 1(1) of the Firearms Act 1968 creates an absolute offence of having possession of, purchasing or acquiring a firearm or ammunition without a certificate or otherwise than as authorised by such a certificate.

Generally, it's not legal to buy ammo from a friend if you're underage or not able to be a legal gun owner ing to federal or state laws. You'll also need to be mindful of state-specific laws that apply to ammunition transfer before making this type of purchase from a friend.

Chamber: The portion of the "action" that holds the cartridge ready for firing.