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lamar
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Will California's new tax on gun and ammunition sales reduce firearm violence?
Jun 16 2024 12:40PM more by lamar
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California will be the first U.S. state to charge an excise tax on guns and ammunition, starting in July. The new tax- an 11% levy on each sale-will come on top of federal excise taxes of 10% or 11% for firearms and California's 6% sales tax.

The National Rifle Assn. has characterized the law that allows this new tax, the Gun Violence Prevention, as an affront to the Constitution. But the reaction from the gun lobby and firearms manufacturers may hint at something else: the effect that the measure, which is aimed at reducing gun violence, may have on sales.
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The new tax will make me feel safer, because there should be no more gun violence in California.
      
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jazz51
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Jun 16 2024 12:47PM     link to this

Welcome to Gestapo California
longwalker
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Jun 16 2024 02:20PM     link to this

No, Not In The Least.

It's a money grab to help make up for the 24-to-48-billion-dollar deficit.

Right along with the Road Tax, around 6 cents a mile.
Calivibez
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Jun 16 2024 03:39PM     link to this

The criminals don't go to gun stores to buy fun's so the tax is pointless in reducing crine
June.Moon
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Jun 16 2024 03:41PM     link to this

I don't think adding tax will stop gun violence as all they'll do is just pay the money

Plus most criminals dont get their firearms legally so it really hurts everyone else
stixie
Woodland Hills, SFV, LA, CA
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Jun 16 2024 03:46PM     link to this

NO... it won't

Stock up now
loucfirr1
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Jun 16 2024 03:49PM     link to this

Yes, criminals will only shoot those that are worth it!
Lusin_Jan7
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Jun 16 2024 04:30PM     link to this

Who in the hell said hatt the thing call "government" plays the role of a father? Why is everyone saying that "it's" obligation/role is to protect and care for all of 'the people'. Wake up wake up it's 2024šŸ˜…šŸ˜…šŸ˜˜ HAPPY FATHER'S DAY
bwana
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Jun 16 2024 05:32PM     link to this

I hope OP saw that unread broadcast message.
SocalAsianGuy
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Jun 16 2024 05:51PM     link to this

it could potentially help drag black market prices up, which would make it more difficult to have access to them

if your argument is well, you can just go somewhere, buy it, and then come back. yes that is true, but from a black market standpoint, you are paying a premium for the transportation and what not now

so it could potentially lower crime or at least get some of the guns off the streets

in my personal opinion, the tax is too low to properly make a dent
LetMeIn69
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Jun 16 2024 06:19PM     link to this

Increase in taxes will only benefit the state not the people. There is no added safety due to increased cost. Only makes legal gun ownership more expensive and does nothing for the criminal use of firearms.

News flash, California is bankrupt, and the State wants more taxes. Nothing to see here folks.
AFMadness
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Jun 16 2024 06:29PM     link to this

Shouldn't this be in a Political forum ?
Exoticbabygirl
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Jun 16 2024 09:16PM     link to this

Sounds like restriction ..If you can’t beat them join them !! I mean If you’re smart gather all resources and relocate , if you’re here than apply yourself back to the basics of living … prepare for the inevitable… āš ļøšŸ”«ā˜®ļø
sinful_one66
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Jun 16 2024 09:18PM     link to this

@OP Is this a sarcastic post? Can’t tell these days.

Evil has already been let out of the box. Tax on guns and ammo is the same as gas tax and climate tax. COMPLETE BS! There are so many guns and ammo out there. Also, this won’t stop anyone from committing crimes.

This tax is classist. It’ll keep poor people from being able to exercise their rights.
big1234
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Jun 17 2024 05:00AM     link to this

Maybe the bow and arrow will make a comeback in criminal circles and finally receive it’s due respect.
PSHorneycouple
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Jun 17 2024 05:59AM     link to this

The only way the increased tax might benefit would be putting more cops on the streets. Since that will not be the case, it won't help a thing except pad the pockets of government. It won't do anything but take more money out of the hands that are generally law abiding citizens.
PSHorneycouple
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Jun 17 2024 06:47AM     link to this

For the person who chooses to take a life by using a gun, does anyone really think that adding a tax will be the deciding factor that stops them? For those that think it will. You may be a bigger problem for the country than the insane shooter.
socaliam
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Jun 17 2024 12:15PM     link to this

^ Go away
hyder
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Jun 17 2024 12:22PM     link to this

Fuck you
PSHorneycouple
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Jun 17 2024 12:36PM     link to this

Seams some are sick of the complaints, but yet they whine about a political blog in the wrong category. Don't fucking view the blog. Certainly don't write two paragraphs explaining your complaints.
Marrisa_G
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Jun 17 2024 02:59PM     link to this

I really don't believe that ANYONE thinks thinks that this will result in less gun crime. The people sponsoring and voting for this bill simply want to produce the "appearance" that they are trying to be tough on gun ownership. Typical political gamesmanship/bullshit.
Greatvibesonly
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Jun 17 2024 06:20PM     link to this

So ridiculous
Fidelity999
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Jun 17 2024 07:20PM     link to this

Just the idiotic term
Gun Violence

Those damn guns
Running around
On their own
Killers
butthead_5150
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Jun 17 2024 10:21PM     link to this

Readers digest version

2nd amendment
PSHorneycouple
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Jun 18 2024 06:38AM     link to this

Heyimacocksucker, (seems) spelling corrected just for you.
socaliam
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Jun 18 2024 11:14AM     link to this

Now can you fix his libtardation?
lamar
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Jun 19 2024 07:39AM     link to this

I was informed by a reliable source that political blogs shouldn't be posted in public blogs. My apologies.
remo_williams
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Jun 19 2024 11:41AM     link to this

It's a regressive tax.

It hurts minorities more than the average white guy.
The black & brown that are simply wanting to protect their families in the largely more violent places that they live simply harms them more.

I can afford to pay the increased tax, but I will not buy Ammo in this state.

I have plenty on hand, perhaps too much (anyone want to buy some at inflated prices?)

Even if I didn't, I go to other states frequently enough, I'll just buy there and CA won't get my sales tax, and won't register my name as buying ammo.

lamar
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Jun 19 2024 12:43PM     link to this

If you are caught bringing ammunition you purchased out of state into California without shipping it to a licensed vendor and submitting to a background check, you can be prosecuted. A violation can be an infraction or a misdemeanor.

remo_williams
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Jun 19 2024 02:16PM     link to this

^^

So is bringing in (or shipping) "normal" magazines.

But good point, make otherwise law abiding citizens break laws in order to protect themselves.

socaliam
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Jun 19 2024 05:12PM     link to this

I'll buy out of state. Fuck these liberal assholes and their taxes.
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