A 2A Win in Seattle; Training; Gunsmithing; Competition Shooting: Gun Talk Radio|8.20.17 A

Published on August 21, 2017
Duration: 44:23

This episode of Gun Talk Radio discusses a legal victory for the Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) in Seattle regarding a "gun violence tax." Journalist Dave Workman details how the city's tax was intended to drive gun stores out of business and circumvent state preemption laws. The lawsuit, Workman v. City of Seattle, successfully compelled the city to release tax revenue data, revealing significantly lower collection than projected. The discussion highlights the importance of public access to information and the potential for dangerous legal precedents.

Quick Summary

The Second Amendment Foundation successfully sued the City of Seattle to obtain data on its "gun violence tax." The lawsuit revealed the tax generated only $103,766.22 in 2016, far below projections, and highlighted concerns that the tax was intended to circumvent state preemption laws and drive gun stores out of business.

Chapters

  1. 00:26Introduction to Gun Talk Radio
  2. 01:41Guest Dave Workman Joins
  3. 03:24Seattle Gun Violence Tax Case Overview
  4. 05:23Lawsuit Details: SAF, NRA, NSSF
  5. 07:39Public Records Act Lawsuit
  6. 09:35Tax Revenue Revealed: $103k vs. $500k Projection
  7. 10:14Seattle Times' Coverage Critique
  8. 11:45Appreciation for Dave Workman's Efforts

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the outcome of the lawsuit against Seattle's gun violence tax?

The lawsuit, Workman v. City of Seattle, compelled the city to release tax revenue data. It revealed that the "gun violence tax" generated significantly less revenue than projected, collecting only $103,766.22 in 2016, far below the initial estimates of $300,000 to $500,000 annually.

What were the main arguments against Seattle's gun violence tax?

Critics argued the tax would not effectively prevent gun violence and that its true intention was to drive gun stores out of business. Furthermore, the tax was seen as an attempt by the city to circumvent state preemption laws that prohibit local gun control measures.

How did the Seattle Times report on the gun violence tax lawsuit?

The Seattle Times' coverage was criticized for framing journalist Dave Workman as a "gun advocate" rather than a journalist. This was seen as a biased approach, despite the Times supporting the Public Records Act request that uncovered the tax revenue data.

What legal precedent does the Seattle gun violence tax case set?

The case is seen as setting a dangerous precedent where cities might use taxes or fees to indirectly regulate firearms and circumvent state preemption laws. The Washington State Supreme Court's ruling upholding the tax has raised concerns among Second Amendment advocates.

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