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

Published on March 5, 2024
Duration: 4:28

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.

Quick Summary

Colorado's HB 24-1349 proposes an 11% excise tax on firearms and accessories, adding to the existing 11% federal Pittman-Robertson tax. HB 24-1348 mandates locked containers for firearms in unattended vehicles. Expert analysis suggests these measures financially punish law-abiding citizens and may hinder access to Second Amendment rights, particularly for lower-income individuals.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Colorado Gun Tax Bill Intro
  2. 00:20Comparison to California Tax
  3. 00:38Impact on Gun Owners
  4. 01:29Mandatory Gun Storage Bill
  5. 02:16Vaultek LifePod Solution
  6. 02:50Tax Revenue Allocation
  7. 03:39Critique of Tax Burden
  8. 04:01Constitutional Rights Discussion

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Colorado's HB 24-1349?

Colorado's HB 24-1349 is a proposed bill that would enact an 11% excise tax on firearms, accessories, and ammunition. Revenue generated would be directed towards a crime victim services fund.

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

HB 24-1348 mandates that firearms stored in unattended vehicles must be placed in a locked, hard-sided container that is kept out of view or within the vehicle's locked trunk. Civil penalties apply for violations.

How does the proposed Colorado gun tax compare to federal taxes?

The proposed 11% Colorado excise tax would be in addition to the existing 11% federal excise tax imposed by the Pittman-Robertson Act, potentially resulting in a combined 22% tax on firearms and ammunition.

Who is negatively impacted by firearm excise taxes?

Critics argue that firearm excise taxes, like the one proposed in Colorado, disproportionately affect lower and middle-income individuals, making firearm ownership less accessible and potentially infringing on Second Amendment rights.

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