CRPA Fights Back: Lawsuit Against 11% Excise Tax!

Published on July 3, 2024
Duration: 6:32

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.

Quick Summary

California's AB 28 legislation has introduced an 11% excise tax on firearms and ammunition. The CRPA, along with SAF and FPC, has filed a lawsuit arguing this tax is punitive, designed to hinder firearm purchases, and misallocates funds by using revenue for general crime fighting rather than a directly related cause.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to the 11% Tax and Lawsuit
  2. 00:17CRPA Volunteer President Chuck Michelle Joins
  3. 01:02Details of the AB 28 Tax and its Impact
  4. 01:16Reasons Behind the Lawsuit Against the Excise Tax
  5. 02:01Arguments Against the Tax's Relation to Crime Fighting
  6. 02:12Legal Hurdles: Waiting for Tax to Take Effect
  7. 03:00Strategic Partners in the Lawsuit
  8. 03:35How the Lawsuit Will Move Forward
  9. 04:23Main Purpose: Striking Down the Law
  10. 04:37Final Thoughts and Call for Support
  11. 05:09Tax Implementation and Government Entities Involved
  12. 05:37Need for CRPA Member and Supporter Funding
  13. 06:00Evolving Nature of the Lawsuit and Future Updates

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the AB 28 tax in California?

The AB 28 tax is an 11% excise tax imposed in California on the purchase of firearms and ammunition. This tax is added on top of existing fees and sales tax, increasing the overall cost for consumers.

Who is challenging the AB 28 excise tax?

The California Rifle & Pistol Association (CRPA) has filed a lawsuit challenging the AB 28 excise tax. They are joined by strategic partners including the Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) and the Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC), as well as several gun stores.

What are the main arguments against the AB 28 tax?

The primary arguments against the AB 28 tax are that it is designed to frustrate the firearm market by making purchases unaffordable and that the revenue is used for general crime fighting, which is considered an unrelated cause for taxing firearm purchases.

When did the AB 28 tax go into effect and when was the lawsuit filed?

The AB 28 tax went into effect on July 1st. The lawsuit could only be filed after this date to ensure the plaintiffs had legal standing to challenge the tax, avoiding premature legal arguments.

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