Videos tagged with Tacoma Washington

The Tacoma City Council has passed a resolution imposing new taxes on firearms and ammunition. This includes a $25 tax on firearm purchases and per-round taxes on ammunition (2 cents for .22 caliber and smaller, 5 cents for larger calibers). The speaker argues this is unconstitutional, violating both federal and state rights, despite a Washington State Supreme Court ruling in 2017 upholding such local taxes. The new tax is set to take effect in July 2020.

This video provides an in-depth look at the rare Noble self-loading pistol, designed by J.W. Noble. It highlights the pistol's unique lever-action mechanism with short barrel recoil, comparing it to the Luger. The review details its development for the 1907 US Army pistol trials, its .30 Luger caliber, and the challenges faced due to its crude design and manufacturing, ultimately leading to its rejection. The video also discusses the adapted Browning Model 1907 magazine and the scarcity of surviving examples.

This video from Guns & Gadgets Media discusses the recent decision in Tacoma, Washington, to drop a ban on tasers. While the description itself is sparse, it directs viewers to the Guns & Gadgets Media Patreon for more content and provides business and disclaimer information. The disclaimer emphasizes that the content is for informational and entertainment purposes, with opinions belonging to the individual author. It also stresses safety protocols for any demonstrations, noting that all shooting is done on approved ranges by trained professionals. The content is presented as educational and for entertainment, with a strong warning against imitation without proper training and licensing. The video's focus is clearly on a news-related development concerning less-lethal self-defense tools.