Game Changing Mandatory Handgun, Rifle, and Ammunition Taxation!!!

Published on May 7, 2022
Duration: 9:00

This video discusses California Bill AB-1227, which proposes new excise taxes on firearms and ammunition sales. The bill aims to fund gun violence prevention programs, mirroring federal excise tax rates established by the Pittman-Robertson Act. The speaker argues this legislation constitutes an attack on Second Amendment rights by increasing the cost of gun ownership and potentially pricing citizens out of exercising their rights.

Quick Summary

California Bill AB-1227 proposes new excise taxes: 10% on handguns and 11% on long guns, rifles, precursor parts, and ammunition, effective July 1, 2023. This legislation, introduced by Assemblymember Levine, aims to fund gun violence prevention programs and mirrors federal tax rates from the Pittman-Robertson Act.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: California Gun & Ammo Tax Bill
  2. 00:07Channel Goal & Sponsor Mention
  3. 00:50Details of California Bill AB-1227
  4. 01:15Bill's Origin: Solar Roofing to Gun Tax
  5. 01:25Tax Rates: Handguns vs. Long Guns/Ammo
  6. 01:42Bill Sponsor: Assemblymember Levine
  7. 01:54Comparison to Previous Bill AB-1223
  8. 02:51Bill Text: Excise Tax Implementation
  9. 03:14Mirroring the Pittman-Robertson Act
  10. 03:20Federal Aid and Wildlife Restoration Act
  11. 04:08Fund Allocation: Gun Violence Prevention
  12. 04:41Criticism of 2A Organization Comments
  13. 05:08Any Tax on Rights is Problematic
  14. 05:22Impact on Gun Owners: Trickle-Down Effect
  15. 06:08Already High Costs in California
  16. 06:16Pricing Out Citizens: Ultimate Goal?
  17. 06:37Law Enforcement Exemption
  18. 07:09Bill's Transformation and Call to Action
  19. 07:24Contacting Representatives: Oppose AB-1227
  20. 07:52Viewer Questions & Channel Support

Frequently Asked Questions

What is California Bill AB-1227?

California Bill AB-1227 is a proposed law that would impose new excise taxes on firearms and ammunition sales. It includes a 10% tax on handguns and an 11% tax on long guns, rifles, precursor parts, and ammunition, with revenue intended for gun violence prevention programs.

What are the proposed tax rates in California Bill AB-1227?

AB-1227 proposes an excise tax of 10% on the sales price of handguns and 11% on the sales price of long guns, rifles, firearms precursor parts, and ammunition sold within California, effective July 1, 2023.

How does California's AB-1227 relate to the Pittman-Robertson Act?

California's AB-1227 aims to mirror the federal excise tax rates established by the Pittman-Robertson Act. The federal act, from 1937, taxes firearm and ammunition manufacturers to fund conservation efforts, while AB-1227 uses similar rates to fund gun violence prevention programs in California.

Who is Assemblymember Levine in relation to AB-1227?

Assemblymember Levine is the introducer of California Bill AB-1227. He is known for frequently proposing gun control legislation in California and is also associated with a previous, similar bill, AB-1223, which sought to tax firearms and ammunition sales.

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