Opposition to Gun Legislation and Excise Taxes

SOURCE www.foxnews.com
California Republican Assemblyman Tom Lackey opposes gun legislation imposing excise taxes, supported by Republican lawmakers seeking to stop states from taxing gun and ammunition sales. They argue it undermines the Second Amendment.

Key Points

  • California imposed an 11% excise tax on guns and ammunition sales
  • Republican lawmakers introduced the Freedom of Unfair Gun Taxes Act to prevent states from imposing such taxes
  • The tax revenue is directed towards gun relinquishment programs and other gun control initiatives

Pros

  • Protection of Second Amendment rights
  • Prevention of excessive taxation on law-abiding gun owners

Cons

  • Reduced funding for gun control initiatives
  • Potential impact on revenue for violence prevention programs