However, given the drastic change, AB 711’s provisions will be phased in over time, up until July 1, 2019 when it will be fully enforced. The first phase that has been in effect since July 1, requires all California hunters to use certified “non-lead ammunition” when taking: (1) Nelson bighorn sheep anywhere within the state; and (2) all wildlife within a Wildlife Area or an Ecological Reserve.
After the mandated California 10-day waiting period, I am still in the market for .22 LR lever action rifle. My criteria is for a small, light-weight lever action that is easy to stash anywhere. Well, my local gun store had no lever action rifles meeting my criteria.
But, they did have a Ruger 10/22 - Take Down semi-auto version with stainless barrel and synthetic stock. Best of all, being the Take Down version, the barrel separates from the stock and both pieces fit into a padded carrying case. Well, it isn't the lever action that was on my wish list; but, it is small, compact, light weight and easy to stash just about anywhere. And, it had an appeal that I couldn't turn down. Ten days later it followed me home.
