Major US City Trying To Tax Away The 2A

Published on November 15, 2019
Duration: 3:43

The Tacoma City Council has passed a resolution imposing new taxes on firearms and ammunition. This includes a $25 tax on firearm purchases and per-round taxes on ammunition (2 cents for .22 caliber and smaller, 5 cents for larger calibers). The speaker argues this is unconstitutional, violating both federal and state rights, despite a Washington State Supreme Court ruling in 2017 upholding such local taxes. The new tax is set to take effect in July 2020.

Quick Summary

Tacoma, Washington is implementing a $25 tax on firearm purchases and per-round taxes on ammunition (2 cents for .22 caliber and smaller, 5 cents for larger calibers), effective July 2020. While critics argue it's unconstitutional, a 2017 Washington State Supreme Court ruling allows local jurisdictions to enact such taxes.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to Tacoma's Anti-Gun Tax
  2. 00:20Guns & Gadgets Channel Intro
  3. 00:44Tacoma City Council Tax Proposal Details
  4. 01:11Taxing Guns and Ammo Out of Existence
  5. 01:18Constitutional Concerns and Preemption Law
  6. 01:41Washington State Supreme Court Ruling on Local Taxes
  7. 02:06Identifying Council Members Who Voted
  8. 02:22Deliberation and Public Testimony
  9. 02:43Effective Date and Call to Action
  10. 02:59Channel Growth and YouTube Regulations
  11. 03:30Concluding Remarks and Safety Reminder

Frequently Asked Questions

What new taxes is Tacoma, Washington imposing on firearms and ammunition?

Tacoma, Washington is implementing a $25 tax on the purchase of any firearm. Additionally, there's a 2-cent per round tax on ammunition .22 caliber and smaller, and a 5-cent per round tax on larger caliber ammunition. These measures are set to take effect in July 2020.

Is Tacoma's new firearm and ammunition tax legal in Washington State?

The speaker argues the tax is unconstitutional, violating federal and state rights. However, a 2017 Washington State Supreme Court ruling upheld the ability of cities to impose such taxes on firearms and ammunition, creating a legal conflict.

When will the new firearm and ammunition taxes in Tacoma, Washington, go into effect?

The new tax measures passed by the Tacoma City Council are scheduled to become effective in July of 2020. This gives residents and advocacy groups a window to potentially challenge the law before it is implemented.

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