Republican lawmakers are advancing legislation to prohibit states from imposing excise taxes on gun and ammunition sales, responding to California’s implementation of an 11% tax, which funds gun control initiatives. This move, led by Senator Jim Risch and Representative Darrell Issa, accuses states of exploiting fiscal policies to undermine the Second Amendment rights of law-abiding gun owners.
As California’s tax revenue supports programs aimed at reducing gun violence, GOP officials claim such measures disproportionately affect responsible gun purchasers. With additional states considering similar taxes, this legislative effort reflects an increasing tension between state-level gun control measures and federal support for Second Amendment rights.
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