Gun advocates in Colorado are launching a legal challenge against Proposition KK, a recently enacted 6.5% excise tax on firearms and ammunition. This tax, which took effect on April 1 and is expected to generate $39 million annually for services like crime victim assistance and school safety programs, is now under scrutiny as advocates argue it infringes upon their constitutional rights to bear arms.
Led by the Colorado State Shooting Association, the lawsuit contends that the tax harms both vendors and consumers and unfairly burdens law-abiding gun owners. The association suggests that the tax could chill lawful firearm purchases and disproportionately affect small businesses. They aim to demonstrate that the revenue-driven policy does not genuinely enhance public safety, countering claims from proponents that it will help reduce crime in the state.
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