California is at it again

[GaryS]

The IL Supreme Court just struck down a Cook County tax on guns and ammunition. WV has an exemption to the sales tax for guns and ammunition.

It's a tax on the exercise of a right enumerated in the Bill of Rights.

 

[wessonblitzar]

I mean I guess this is almost not even news as if we could expect anything else pretty much.

 

[pantannojack]

how about taxing judges and probation officers when their charges go back to crime?

 

[Racer X]

how about taxing judges and probation officers when their charges go back to crime?

that is a GREAT idea!

 

[stansdds]

how about taxing judges and probation officers when their charges go back to crime?

Add to that the members of the parole board that approved the parole.

 

[MRB1]

Time to knock the dust off that middle finger.

 

[X62503]

Didn't the state or another city in California recently attempt something like this?

 

[M1Garandy]

The IL Supreme Court just struck down a Cook County tax on guns and ammunition.

The Cook County Board voted to reinstate it on Thursday 11/4.

 

[dsf]

In my understanding, no insurance company will cover criminal acts by the insured. So how would "firearm owner's insurance" be feasible?
Scott

I wouldn't be surprised if that was the goal - require insurance that can't be obtained and thereby ending ownership. For those sayin it can't be done, consider the CA "not unsafe handgun" roster that requires micro-stamping. Which manufacturers say cannot be done. That hasn't stopped what is effectively a ban on all new semi-auto pistols into CA.

 

[dsf]

The IL Supreme Court just struck down a Cook County tax on guns and ammunition. WV has an exemption to the sales tax for guns and ammunition.

It's a tax on the exercise of a right enumerated in the Bill of Rights.

Chicago just renewed the tax with specification that funds are used for "gun violence" - whatever that is - and in accordance with the court decision.

Just to stir the pot a bit, isn't Pittman - Robertson (ammo & gun tax for wetlands, conservation) a tax on a constitutional right? Not that hunting is the right, but that it taxes all gun and ammo sales, not just for hunting use. We're OK with a tax on a right when the purpose is one we support but not for one we oppose?

I disagree with the basis of the Chicago tax. That those who abide by the law and follow it from start to end ought to pay for those who break the law.

Chicago is doing what many big cities do, San Jose included, and that is going after gunowners rather than holding criminals responsible. Because while criminals may not vote their aunts and uncles, brothers and sisters and friends likely do. And won't appreciate their criminal off spring being put in jail. Much easier to blame the gun and gunowners who likely don't vote for these folks.

 

[llowry61]

I have not been in California since the mid 1970's. Gasoline is
so high there I have no plans to go there again. I figure though
the gun laws there are like "suggestions", sort of like the federal
immigration laws. I hear a lot of criticism of Texas especially
regarding pollution. I wish we could have a vote by Texans
to restrict our exports of oil and gas and keep our energy here
in Texas. Maybe that would help keep our cost of living lower.
I don't think California recognizes my Texas License to carry,
which puts that place off limits for me to travel there.

Well, let me put your mind at ease. You won't have to go there, they are coming to you at a increasing rate.

Number Of Californians Moving To Texas Up 36 Percent In A Year – CBS San Francisco