Videos tagged with Firearms Tax

This video discusses California's 11% excise tax on firearms and ammunition, highlighting its legal challenges. A lawsuit, Powe Weapons and Gear v. DTFA, argues the tax is unconstitutional under the Second Amendment and Supreme Court precedent, citing cases like NYSRPA v. Bruen and others that prohibit taxing constitutional rights. The video details the lawsuit's progress, including the filing of a motion for summary judgment.

The Senate passed a bill without NFA reforms, which is seen as a setback. The bill must now return to the House, where proponents hope NFA reforms will be reinserted. Failure to do so could lead to lengthy and costly litigation to restore Second Amendment rights.

This video outlines potential executive actions President Trump could take to restore and improve the Second Amendment. It details how unilateral actions could address import bans, clarify pistol brace legality, streamline NFA item processing, expand Curio and Relic classifications, lift restrictions on Russian firearms and ammunition, re-evaluate armor-piercing ammunition definitions, potentially create machine gun amnesty periods, reverse NFA trust regulations, and advocate for the elimination of the 10-11% excise tax on American-made firearms. The speaker emphasizes that many of these changes can be implemented quickly through executive orders.

This video discusses the introduction of the "Freedom From Unfair Gun Taxes Act" in Congress, a legislative response to California's new 11% excise tax on firearms and ammunition. The bill aims to prevent states from imposing such taxes to fund gun control programs. While the bill faces an uphill battle due to Senate majority control, its introduction signifies congressional attention to state-level firearm taxation policies.

The CRPA has filed a lawsuit challenging California's AB 28, which imposes an 11% excise tax on firearms and ammunition. The lawsuit argues this tax is designed to frustrate the market and is not a related cause for funding general crime fighting. The CRPA is partnering with the Second Amendment Foundation and FPC, and gun stores are also involved as plaintiffs due to their direct financial impact.

This video discusses a new 11% tax on the firearms industry in California, effective July 1st, 2024. The speaker explains why no lawsuit has been filed yet, citing the need for a plaintiff who has been directly affected by the tax after it takes effect. While legal groups like CRPA and NSSF are prepared to challenge the law, the process is complex due to its nature as an excise tax rather than a direct sales tax.

This video details a significant legal victory for Second Amendment rights, where the Illinois Appellate Court ruled against a Cook County tax on firearms and ammunition. Host Mark W. Smith, a constitutional attorney, explains how the court's reliance on historical definitions of 'infringe' was crucial in determining the tax was an unconstitutional hindrance on a fundamental right. The decision sets a precedent against targeted taxation of constitutional rights.

This YouTube video discusses a proposed bill in Georgia, SB-344, which aims to create an 11-day annual tax-free period for all Second Amendment-related items. The bill, sponsored by 21 senators, proposes these tax holidays to be spread throughout the year rather than being consecutive. The description also includes affiliate links for tactical apparel and merchandise, as well as standard disclaimers about not being a legal professional and emphasizing safety and educational/entertainment purposes.

This video details 23 new gun control laws signed by California's Governor, labeling the state the 'Death Star of Civilian Disarmament'. Key legislation includes SB 2, which rewrites concealed carry licensing and expands 'sensitive areas', AB 28 imposing an 11% excise tax on firearms and ammunition, and AB 1089 outlawing 3D printed guns and printers. The speaker highlights immediate legal challenges filed by the Firearms Policy Coalition against SB 2, anticipating further lawsuits against other new measures.

California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed new legislation imposing significant restrictions on firearm owners. This includes an 11% tax on firearms and ammunition, increased concealed carry costs, and expanded 'sensitive places.' Immediately following the bill's signing, two major lawsuits were filed against California Attorney General Rob Bonta, with prominent Second Amendment advocates and organizations like Reno May, The Armed Scholar, the Second Amendment Foundation, and Gun Owners of America as plaintiffs. The speaker, an expert in firearms law and advocacy, critically analyzes these new laws and the ongoing legal battles to protect constitutional rights.

California's Senate has passed Assembly Bill 28, which imposes an 11% excise tax on firearms and ammunition. This bill, previously known as a 'zombie bill,' will increase the cost for consumers, potentially raising the total tax burden to over 30% in some instances. The CRPA and NSSF are preparing to litigate this bill, which is set to go into effect on January 1, 2024.

This video analyzes a Cook County, Illinois court ruling that upheld a tax on firearm and ammunition purchases. Constitutional attorney Mark W. Smith discusses the case, *Vandermyde v. Cook County*, and its implications, referencing Supreme Court decisions like *Minneapolis Star Tribune* and *Harper v. Board of Elections*. The host critiques the court's decision and explains the importance of understanding the 'four boxes' of American liberty to defend rights.