Gun owners, through their support of groups that block efforts to restrict firearms, indirectly contribute to gun violence. It makes sense to tax them to fund mitigation.
A new California gun control law doubles the tax on guns and ammunition purchased in the state. California has a gun and ammo tax now that Gov. Gavin Newsom signed several new gun control measures. One piece of legislation, California SB2, bans the carrying of firearms in most public places within the state. Another measure, AB 28, doubles the tax on guns and ammunition purchased in California. The move (Newsom signed nearly two dozen gun control measures in one day) has stirred debate and makes
The Legislature passed the excise tax on firearms and ammunition after several failed attempts. It would fund violence prevention programs in Los Angeles and beyond.