Cheapest 5.45x39 ammo that ships to California (conditions apply)
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Target Sports USA sets conditions for California: "Terms and Conditions say ammunition cannot ship to a California home address; every California ammunition order ships to a California-licensed ammunition vendor selected at checkout, where the purchase is completed with the California DOJ eligibility check.".
Based on each store's published shipping policy, not legal advice. Check the store before you order.
Prices exclude shipping and tax.
"CA check retailer" means no California conditions from that store are on file here. California law restricts ammo shipping, so confirm with the store first.
Stores that do not ship to California or set conditions
| Store | Status | Policy wording | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| SG Ammo | Does not ship | Conditions of Use state no sales to New York, Maine, California, Massachusetts, Alaska, Hawaii, Washington DC, or City of Chicago. No exceptions. | Policy page (Nov 9, 2026) |
| Cheaper Than Dirt | Does not ship | Terms of Use (Shipping Destination Restrictions) state Cheaper Than Dirt does not ship to Alaska, Hawaii, California, Massachusetts, Chicago, New York City, or other areas where shipping is prohibited by law. | Policy page (Oct 10, 2026) |
| Lucky Gunner | Does not ship | Lucky Gunner states "we no longer ship to California". | Policy page (Nov 9, 2026) |
| Target Sports USA | Conditions apply | Terms and Conditions say ammunition cannot ship to a California home address; every California ammunition order ships to a California-licensed ammunition vendor selected at checkout, where the purchase is completed with the California DOJ eligibility check. | Policy page (Nov 9, 2026) |
| Midwest Gun Works | Conditions apply | Ammunition Purchasing Policy says all sales to California must ship to a licensed California ammunition dealer, orders are held until proper documents are received, and there are no sales to the cities of Los Angeles, Oakland, Sacramento, San Francisco, or Avalon. | Policy page (Nov 9, 2026) |
| Ammunition Depot | Conditions apply | Ships ammunition only to a company registered as an FFL in California that has its FFL on file; order with the FFL as the shipping address. | Policy page (Nov 9, 2026) |
What California rules say
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.
California DOJ: Ammunition Purchase Authorization Program (checked )ammunition may be purchased or acquired over the Internet or through other means of remote ordering if a licensed ammunition vendor initially receives the ammunition and processes the transaction in compliance with this section
California Penal Code section 30312(b), Legislative Information (checked )Commencing January 1, 2018, a resident of this state shall not bring or transport into this state any ammunition that he or she purchased or otherwise obtained from outside of this state unless he or she first has that ammunition delivered to a licensed ammunition vendor for delivery to that resident pursuant to the procedures set forth in Section 30312.
California Penal Code section 30314(a), Legislative Information (checked )
Online and mail-order ammo must first be received and processed by a California licensed ammunition vendor, with a state eligibility check (official source).
Common questions
What is the cheapest 5.45x39 ammo for California right now?
As of Nov 13, 2026, the lowest 5.45x39 price from a retailer whose published policy sets conditions for California is $0.67 per round at Target Sports USA (Tela Ammo 5.45x39mm Ammo 65 Grain Full Metal Jacket - TA54539-30, 30 rounds). Target Sports USA shipping policy.
Which retailers listing 5.45x39 do not ship it to California?
By their own published shipping policies, quoted in the table on this page: SG Ammo (checked Nov 9, 2026), Cheaper Than Dirt (checked Oct 10, 2026), Lucky Gunner (checked Nov 9, 2026). SG Ammo policy. Cheaper Than Dirt policy. Lucky Gunner policy.
Which retailers set conditions for shipping 5.45x39 to California?
By their own published shipping policies, quoted in the table on this page: Target Sports USA (checked Nov 9, 2026), Midwest Gun Works (checked Nov 9, 2026), Ammunition Depot (checked Nov 9, 2026). Target Sports USA policy. Midwest Gun Works policy. Ammunition Depot policy.
Other calibers for California: 9mm, .223 / 5.56, 12 Gauge, .380 ACP, .45 ACP, .308 / 7.62x51, 7.62x39, .40 S&W, .300 Blackout, 10mm Auto, .38 Special, .357 Magnum, .44 Magnum, 5.7x28, .32 ACP, .45 Colt, .22 WMR, .17 HMR, 6.5 Creedmoor, .243 Win, .270 Win, .30-06 Springfield, .30-30 Win, 7.62x54R, .350 Legend, .224 Valkyrie, 20 Gauge, .410 Bore. All 5.45x39 prices.
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