New Gun Control Law Takes Effect July 1st And NO Lawsuit Has Been Filed

Published on May 15, 2024
Duration: 8:01

This video discusses a new 11% tax on the firearms industry in California, effective July 1st, 2024. The speaker explains why no lawsuit has been filed yet, citing the need for a plaintiff who has been directly affected by the tax after it takes effect. While legal groups like CRPA and NSSF are prepared to challenge the law, the process is complex due to its nature as an excise tax rather than a direct sales tax.

Quick Summary

California's new 11% tax on the firearms industry, effective July 1st, 2024, is not directly on consumers but will likely be passed on as an additional fee. No lawsuit has been filed yet because a plaintiff must first be directly impacted by the tax after it takes effect to demonstrate harm and establish a legal case.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to New CA Gun Laws
  2. 00:38Legal Protection for CCW Holders
  3. 01:15Attorneys on Retainer Services
  4. 02:15The 11% Firearms Industry Tax
  5. 03:03Why No Lawsuit Yet?
  6. 04:05Legal Groups Prepared to Challenge
  7. 05:03The Plaintiff Problem
  8. 06:08Complexity of Tax Challenges
  9. 06:51Doctrine of Paying Tax First
  10. 07:02Public Confusion and Confusion

Frequently Asked Questions

What new gun control law takes effect in California on July 1st, 2024?

On July 1st, 2024, a new 11% tax on the firearms industry will take effect in California. This tax is not directly on consumers but is levied on manufacturers and retailers, who are expected to pass the cost on as an additional fee.

Why has no lawsuit been filed against California's new 11% firearms tax yet?

A lawsuit cannot be filed until after the tax takes effect and a plaintiff has been directly impacted and can demonstrate harm. Currently, no one has been subject to the tax, meaning there is no plaintiff to bring a case before the courts.

Who is prepared to challenge California's new 11% firearms industry tax?

Organizations like the CRPA (California Rifle and Pistol Association) and the NSSF (National Shooting Sports Foundation), along with legal counsel like Chuck Michel of Michel & Associates, are prepared to challenge the tax once a viable legal case can be established.

Is California's new 11% firearms tax a direct sales tax?

No, the 11% tax is levied on the firearms industry itself, not directly on consumers as a sales tax. However, it is expected that the industry will pass this cost on to consumers in the form of an additional fee on purchases.

What makes challenging California's new 11% firearms tax legally difficult?

Challenging this tax is complex because it's an excise tax on the industry, not a direct ban on firearms. This can lead to tangential legal issues like standing and the doctrine requiring the tax to be paid before it can be challenged in court.

Related News

All News →

More 2nd Amendment & Law Videos You Might Like

More from Copper Jacket TV

View all →