AGAIN?? The Ninth Circuit's Pattern of Anti-2A Bias Just Struck Again

California’s ammunition background check case — Roe v. Bonta — just hit another roadblock. After a rare pro-2A win from a Ninth Circuit three-judge panel striking down California’s ammo background check system, the court has now voted for rehearing en banc. That vacates the win and sends the case to an 11-judge panel in 2026.

In this episode, CRPA President Chuck Michel breaks down what this en banc order means, why the state pushed so hard to reverse the ruling, how Bruen’s framework applies, and what’s at stake for every California gun owner. From the Ninth Circuit’s long history of bias to the broader national impact on ammunition laws, this case could reshape how courts treat 2A restrictions across the West Coast.

We’ll continue following every step as major 2A cases move through the courts — including Duncan v. Bonta and Supreme Court activity heading into 2026.

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