Colorado's New Bill Wants Gun Owners To Pay For The Acts Of Criminals

Published on March 5, 2024
Duration: 4:28

Colorado is considering two bills, HB 24-1349 and HB 24-1348, that would impose new financial burdens and storage requirements on gun owners. HB 24-1349 proposes an 11% excise tax on firearms, accessories, and ammunition, with revenue earmarked for a victim services fund. HB 24-1348 mandates locked containers for firearms stored in unattended vehicles. The speaker argues these measures unfairly penalize law-abiding citizens for the actions of criminals and could price individuals out of exercising their Second Amendment rights.

Quick Summary

Colorado's HB 24-1349 proposes an 11% excise tax on firearms, accessories, and ammunition, with revenue funding victim services. HB 24-1348 mandates locked containers for firearms in unattended vehicles. Critics argue these measures unfairly penalize law-abiding gun owners and impact Second Amendment access.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Colorado's New Gun Tax Bill (HB 24-1349)
  2. 00:20Comparison to California's Firearm Tax
  3. 00:38Impact of Gun Tax on Lower Income Owners
  4. 01:29Colorado's Vehicle Firearm Storage Bill (HB 24-1348)
  5. 02:16Colion Noir Edition LifePod Promotion
  6. 02:50Destination of Tax Revenue: Victim Fund
  7. 03:39Critique of Taxing Constitutional Rights
  8. 04:01Fairness of Taxing Rights and Mandates

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Colorado's HB 24-1349?

Colorado's HB 24-1349 is a proposed bill that would implement an 11% excise tax on firearms, accessories, and ammunition. The revenue generated would be directed towards a victim services fund, contingent on voter approval.

What does Colorado's HB 24-1348 require for firearms in vehicles?

Colorado's HB 24-1348 mandates that any firearm stored in an unattended vehicle must be placed in a locked, hard-sided container. This container must be kept out of sight or within the locked trunk of the vehicle, with civil penalties for non-compliance.

Who would be most affected by Colorado's proposed firearm excise tax?

The proposed 11% excise tax in Colorado is argued to disproportionately affect lower and middle-income individuals. The added cost could make firearms less accessible, potentially pricing individuals out of exercising their Second Amendment rights.

Where does the revenue from Colorado's proposed firearm tax go?

The revenue from Colorado's proposed 11% firearm excise tax is designated to be transferred to the Colorado Crime Victim Services Fund and the Division of Criminal Justice for crime victim service grants, after the first $45 million in the initial fiscal year.

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