Republican lawmakers are actively working to prevent states from implementing excise taxes on gun and ammunition sales, spotlighting California’s recently enacted 11% tax as a key example. This legislation, signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom, is intended to fund various gun control initiatives and has prompted GOP leaders to introduce the Freedom from Unfair Gun Taxes Act, arguing it undermines the Second Amendment.
The California measure aims to generate approximately $160 million annually, funding programs designed to enhance community safety and manage gun violence. As states like Colorado and Maryland contemplate similar taxation, Republican officials argue that these initiatives unfairly burden law-abiding citizens and could set a dangerous precedent.
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