Videos tagged with Firearm Excise Tax

This video discusses a new California "gun law" taking effect July 1st, 2025, which significantly increases the fee for ammunition background checks from $1 to $5. The speaker argues this is a financial deterrent to exercising Second Amendment rights, disproportionately affecting lower-income individuals. The law also includes an 11% excise tax on firearm-related purchases.

This video highlights Route 66's commitment to Second Amendment advocacy, particularly in California. It details their annual Range Expo, which supports organizations like CRPA through fundraising and awareness. The discussion also covers the challenges faced by firearm businesses in California due to legislation and taxes, emphasizing the importance of advocacy efforts.

This video from CRPA TV details the 'Freedom From Unfair Gun Taxes Act,' a federal bill aimed at nullifying California's AB 28 firearm excise tax. It explains the tax's implementation, the ongoing lawsuit against it, and the mechanisms of federal preemption. The discussion highlights criticisms of the tax as discriminatory and explores the potential impact of the federal legislation on state-level firearm regulations.

This video analyzes ammunition market dynamics, particularly concerning election cycles and potential legislative changes. It details current ammo pricing trends, highlighting significant price drops in popular calibers like 22 LR, 9mm, and 5.56 NATO over the past three years. The discussion emphasizes how political uncertainty and proposed excise taxes on firearms and ammunition in various states are likely to drive up prices and reduce availability.

Colion Noir critically analyzes two Colorado bills: HB 24-1349, a proposed 11% excise tax on firearms and accessories, and HB 24-1348, mandating locked containers for firearms in unattended vehicles. He argues these measures disproportionately affect law-abiding citizens and the poor, potentially pricing them out of exercising their Second Amendment rights. The video also touches on California's similar tax and promotes the Vaultek LifePod as a solution for secure firearm storage.

This video discusses California's newly passed AB 28, which imposes an 11% state excise tax on all guns, ammunition, and gun parts sold by licensed dealers. The tax is intended to make these items more expensive and less accessible. Exemptions are provided for active/retired law enforcement and small dealers. The video questions the constitutionality of this measure and its impact on gun ownership.

This video discusses two new gun control laws passed in California: SB2 and SB28. SB2, concerning carry laws, is expected to be signed by the governor and will become law, though its effective date is not yet specified. SB28 proposes an excise tax on firearms and ammunition, with a potential effective date of July 1, 2024, pending the governor's signature. The speaker advises Californians to stay informed due to the frequent changes in state legislation.

This video discusses proposed legislation, specifically HR 318, the Gun Violence Prevention and Safe Communities Act, which aims to increase taxes on firearms and ammunition. The speakers express concern that these taxes are a means to generate revenue rather than prevent crime, disproportionately affecting law-abiding citizens. Additionally, the video touches upon potential executive orders to ban the importation of surplus weapons and parts kits, arguing this would harm the firearms industry and gun owners without impacting criminals.