Ammunition Depot and NRA Partner to Support Second Amendment Litigation

Ammunition Depot is proud to announce a new partnership with the National Rifle Association of America (NRA) to expand awareness and support for Second Amendment litigation across the country.

The partnership comes at an important time for gun owners, ammunition customers, and everyone who believes the right to keep and bear arms must be protected not just in law, but in practice.

According to information provided by the NRA, the organization has invested more than $3 million in California Second Amendment litigation since 2021 and has provided support for Rhode v. Bonta, the landmark California case challenging the state’s restrictions on ammunition purchases.

For Ammunition Depot, this is not just a press release or a public statement. It builds on a legal fight the company has been part of for years as a plaintiff.

Rhode v. Bonta challenges California restrictions on ammunition purchases, including background check requirements and limitations on direct-to-consumer ammunition sales.

Ammunition Depot has been part of this case for years because the issue goes to the heart of what it means to exercise Second Amendment rights in the real world. A firearm without ammunition is not very useful for training, hunting, competition, home defense, or any other lawful purpose.

That is why ammunition access matters. When law-abiding gun owners face unnecessary barriers to buying ammunition, the burden does not fall on criminals.

It falls on ordinary citizens trying to follow the law. The case has already produced major legal victories. In July 2025, a three-judge panel of the Ninth Circuit ruled in favor of Ammunition Depot and its co-plaintiffs, striking down California’s ammunition restrictions as unconstitutional.

The case is still ongoing, and California continues its effort to overturn that decision through the appellate process.

As of the Ninth Circuit’s current en banc status page, Rhode v. Bonta, No. 24-542, was taken en banc on December 1, 2025, and was argued and submitted on March 25, 2026, in Pasadena, California.

That means the fight is not finished. California’s restrictions remain in place while the case continues, and the outcome could have major implications for lawful gun owners in California and beyond.

Ammunition Depot is one of the nation’s leading online retailers and suppliers of ammunition, firearms, magazines, accessories, and tactical gear. But the company’s role in the Second Amendment community goes beyond serving customers with strong selection, competitive pricing, fast shipping, and responsive customer service.

Ammunition Depot has been directly involved in the fight over California’s ammunition restrictions as a plaintiff in Rhode v. Bonta. The company has stayed involved through years of litigation because the case affects real customers and real constitutional rights.

Daniel Wolgin, CEO of Ammunition Depot, explained why the case matters:

“California gun owners have been forced to fight for rights that should never have been restricted in the first place. Ammunition Depot has been in this fight for years. The NRA has invested significant resources into Second Amendment litigation in California, including support for Rhode v. Bonta, and we’re proud to help bring attention to that work.”

This case is about more than ammunition sales. It is about whether law-abiding Americans can meaningfully exercise their constitutional rights. Ammunition is essential to the right to keep and bear arms, and Ammunition Depot will continue standing with partners who are working to defend that right

The NRA has long been one of the most important organizations in the fight to protect the Second Amendment.

Founded in 1871 by Union veterans Col. William C. Church and Gen. George Wingate, the NRA’s original goal was to “promote and encourage rifle shooting on a scientific basis.”

Since then, the organization has become a major force in firearms education, training, legislative advocacy, and Second Amendment defense. Today, the NRA and NRA Institute for Legislative Action continue to support litigation and advocacy efforts across the country.

NRA-ILA describes its work as championing the right to keep and bear arms in courtrooms nationwide, including active cases and amicus briefs supporting Second Amendment litigation.

According to information provided by the NRA, the organization is currently litigating 42 active cases and is involved in more than 70 legal matters nationwide, including cases it litigates directly, cases it helps fund, and amicus briefs filed in support of other active litigation.

That work matters. Litigation is expensive. It takes years. It requires plaintiffs, attorneys, organizations, and supporters who are willing to stay in the fight even when the process is slow.

Ammunition Depot is highlighting the NRA’s support because gun owners deserve to know which organizations are putting resources into the legal battles that affect their rights.

As part of this partnership, Ammunition Depot is launching a checkout donation option that allows customers to support the NRA’s ongoing Second Amendment litigation and advocacy efforts, including work through NRA-ILA.

Customers who choose to participate can add a donation during checkout. Contributions made through the program will be remitted to the NRA and NRA-ILA to support their continued work defending the rights of law-abiding gun owners.

The goal is simple: Give customers a direct way to help fund the fights that protect their rights. Participation is voluntary.

Customers who do not want to donate can simply continue checkout without adding a contribution.

The Second Amendment is being tested in courtrooms across the country.

While legislative fights remain important, many of the most significant questions facing gun owners today are being decided by judges. That is especially true in California, where restrictions on ammunition purchases have created major burdens for law-abiding gun owners.

Rhode v. Bonta is one of the most important cases in that fight because it addresses whether the state can continue imposing background check requirements and direct-shipment restrictions on ammunition purchases.

For Ammunition Depot, the issue is personal and practical. The company serves customers across the country, including hunters, competitive shooters, recreational shooters, and citizens focused on self-defense.

When legal restrictions make it harder for law-abiding customers to access ammunition, those restrictions affect the ability to train, practice, hunt, compete, and defend what matters most.

That is why Ammunition Depot has stayed involved. And that is why this partnership with the NRA matters.

Doug Hamlin, Executive Vice President and CEO of the NRA, said the partnership reflects a shared commitment between NRA members and Ammunition Depot customers:

"The NRA is committed to defending the Second Amendment in courtrooms across America. Partnerships with companies like Ammunition Depot help ensure that law-abiding gun owners understand the stakes and have a way to support the fight. NRA members and Ammunition Depot customers share the same goal: protecting the right to keep and bear arms for future generations.”

Since becoming Executive Vice President and CEO, Hamlin has put renewed energy behind the NRA’s core mission: defending the right to keep and bear arms through litigation, advocacy, training, and member engagement.

For Ammunition Depot, that work is clearest in California, where the NRA has committed significant resources to cases affecting law-abiding gun owners.

Ammunition Depot was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Florida. The company has grown into one of the largest online retailers and suppliers of ammunition, firearms, magazines, tactical gear, and firearm accessories in the United States.

It is recognized for broad product selection, competitive pricing, fast shipping, responsive customer service, and a customer-first online buying experience.

Ammunition Depot has also earned national recognition from leading firearms publications. In 2025, Guns & Ammo named Ammunition Depot the #1 place to buy ammunition online in a national roundup.

Pew Pew Tactical has also listed Ammunition Depot among its top online ammunition retailers, citing pricing, large selection, and product variety.

Those honors are appreciated, but the company’s mission goes beyond being a trusted place to buy ammunition online. Ammunition Depot believes in protecting the rights of its customers and supporting organizations and legal efforts that are actively defending those rights.

This partnership with the NRA is another step in that commitment. Ammunition Depot will continue to provide updates as the checkout donation program expands and as the California litigation continues.

Question: What is the Ammunition Depot and NRA partnership?
Answer: Ammunition Depot and the National Rifle Association are partnering to expand awareness and support for Second Amendment litigation across the country. As part of the partnership, Ammunition Depot is launching a checkout donation option allowing customers to support the NRA and NRA-ILA’s ongoing legal and advocacy work.

Question: What is Rhode v. Bonta?
Answer: Rhode v. Bonta is a California Second Amendment case challenging the state’s restrictions on ammunition purchases, including ammunition background check requirements and limitations on direct-to-consumer ammunition sales.

Question: Is Ammunition Depot part of Rhode v. Bonta?
Answer: Yes. Ammunition Depot has been part of Rhode v. Bonta for years as a plaintiff. The case challenges California restrictions that affect lawful ammunition purchases and direct ammunition sales.

Question: Did the Ninth Circuit already rule on Rhode v. Bonta?
Answer: A three-judge Ninth Circuit panel ruled in 2025 that California’s ammunition restrictions were unconstitutional. California then sought en banc review. According to the Ninth Circuit’s en banc status page, the case was argued and submitted before an en banc panel on March 25, 2026, and remains pending.

Question: Can customers donate during checkout?
Answer: Yes. Ammunition Depot is launching a voluntary checkout donation option. Customers who choose to participate can add a donation during checkout to support the NRA and NRA-ILA’s ongoing Second Amendment litigation and advocacy efforts.

Question: Are checkout donations tax-deductible?
Answer: No. Contributions to the NRA 501(c)(4) are not deductible as charitable contributions for federal income tax purposes.

Question: What is NRA-ILA?
Answer: NRA-ILA stands for the NRA Institute for Legislative Action. It is the NRA’s advocacy arm and is involved in legislative, public policy, and litigation-related efforts defending the Second Amendment.

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