MORE CA GUN CONTROL INCOMING!!! 2A Taxation and Red Flag Laws!

Published on June 2, 2021
Duration: 7:24

This video details two significant gun control bills moving through California: AB 1057, which aims to classify 80% lowers as firearms subject to seizure under red flag laws and restrict their purchase, and AB 1223, proposing new excise taxes on firearms and ammunition sales. The speaker, an advocate for Second Amendment rights, explains the potential impacts of these bills on firearm owners in California.

Quick Summary

California is advancing gun control measures, including AB 1057, which would classify 80% lowers as firearms subject to seizure under red flag laws and restrict their purchase. Additionally, AB 1223 proposes new excise taxes, with rates of 10% on handguns and 11% on rifles, shotguns, and ammunition, intended for gun violence prevention programs.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro: CA Gun Control Bills
  2. 00:14USCCA Sponsorship Mention
  3. 00:35Overview of New Gun Control Measures
  4. 00:49Bill AB 1057: 80% Lowers & Red Flag Laws
  5. 01:15Previous 80% Lower Regulations
  6. 01:40Impact of Title I Ruling on 80% Lowers
  7. 01:50Bill AB 1223: Firearm & Ammunition Tax
  8. 02:05Assemblymember Levine's Role
  9. 02:22Taxation Amounts and Dates
  10. 02:51Governor Newsom & Tax Revenue Use
  11. 03:00General Fund vs. Gun Violence Prevention
  12. 03:34Bill Amendments & Potential Changes
  13. 03:43Call to Action: Contact Representatives
  14. 03:59California Taxation Context
  15. 04:14Outro & Channel Support

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the main gun control bills being discussed in California?

California is considering two key gun control bills: AB 1057, which aims to classify 80% lowers as firearms subject to seizure under red flag laws and restrict their purchase, and AB 1223, which proposes new excise taxes on firearm and ammunition sales.

How will AB 1057 affect 80% lowers in California?

AB 1057 seeks to treat 80% lowers as actual firearms, making them seizable during red flag confiscations and prohibiting individuals subject to a gun violence restraining order from purchasing them.

What are the proposed tax rates for firearms and ammunition under AB 1223?

AB 1223 proposes an excise tax of 10% on handguns and 11% on rifles, shotguns, ammunition, and firearms precursor parts, effective July 1st, 2022.

Where will the tax revenue from AB 1223 go?

The stated intention for the revenue generated by AB 1223 is to fund gun violence prevention programs. However, there was initial concern that the funds might be directed to the state's general fund.

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