Question: is fmj legal in california?
Answer: There are also restrictions against shooting lead ammo in the SoCal 'Condor Zones'. Some private ranges may restrict bullet types, commonly steel-core, rarely leaded or FMJ. Yes, if it is not AP, tracers, or incendiary its legal. Tracers, Armor piercing, Incendiary, and all 50 BMG rounds are illegal.