Videos tagged with Assemblymember Levine

This video discusses California Bill AB-1227, which proposes new excise taxes on firearms and ammunition sales. The bill aims to fund gun violence prevention programs, mirroring federal excise tax rates established by the Pittman-Robertson Act. The speaker argues this legislation constitutes an attack on Second Amendment rights by increasing the cost of gun ownership and potentially pricing citizens out of exercising their rights.

California Assembly Bill 1223 proposes new taxes on firearm and ammunition sales. The bill aims to extend the CAL VIP granting program and impose an excise tax of $25 on every new firearm sold, which will likely be passed on to consumers. A percentage-based tax on ammunition sales is also proposed, though the exact rate is not yet specified. The speaker urges citizens to contact their representatives to oppose these measures, citing concerns about increased costs and potential pricing out of individuals exercising their Second Amendment rights.