House Reps Davis & Pacsrell tried to sneak one in last week when everyone thought they were on recess. HB3018 would impose a 20% tax on all firearm sales and a 50% tax on 'shells and cartridges:
http://amgoa.org/Proposed-Federal-Gun-Legislation-HB3018/Federal-Law/473
Of course all federal agencies would be exempt.
Story on the bill: http://www.bizpacreview.com/2013/08/26/dems-sponsor-bill-for-20-tax-on-guns-50-on-ammo-82227
http://amgoa.org/Proposed-Federal-Gun-Legislation-HB3018/Federal-Law/473
‘‘(1) Articles taxable at 20 percent:
‘‘(A) Pistols.
‘‘(B) Revolvers.
‘(C) Firearms (other than pistols and revolvers).
‘‘(D) Any lower frame or receiver for a firearm, whether for a semiautomatic pistol, rifle, or shotgun that is designed to accommodate interchangeable upper receivers.
‘‘(2) Articles taxable at 50 percent: Shells and cartridges.’’.
Of course all federal agencies would be exempt.
Story on the bill: http://www.bizpacreview.com/2013/08/26/dems-sponsor-bill-for-20-tax-on-guns-50-on-ammo-82227