Washington Democrats Propose Bullet Tax for ‘Privilege of Using Ammunition’
Washington state Democrats are proposing a bullet tax which they justify as being a tax on the “privilege of using ammunition.”
Ammunition Control
Debbie Wasserman Schultz, State AGs, Seek Ammunition Background Checks
Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL) and 21 state attorneys general are pushing for Congressional action to secure background checks for ammunition sales.
LA Undersheriff: Ammo Controls Result in Fees, Waiting Periods
Los Angeles Undersheriff Tim Murakami observed that California’s new ammunition controls result in fees and waiting periods for certain residents.
Olympic Gold Medalist Seeks Injunction Against California Ammunition Controls
The California Rifle and Pistol Association (CRPA) is seeking a preliminary injunction against California ammunition controls on behalf of Olympic gold medalist Kim Rhode.
New York Times: Next Front for Gun Control Fight Is Smaller Bullets
The New York Times covered a study on bullet size and suggested that a move away from bigger bullets could result in a reduction in fatalities.
California’s Latest Attack on Second Amendment: Ammunition Controls
With nearly every gun control imaginable already on the books, Democrats in California are now weighing ways to control ammunition.
It Begins: Florida Resident’s Firearms, Ammunition Confiscated Under Gun Control Law
The guns and ammunition of a 56-year-old Lighthouse Point, Florida, resident were confiscated by police in what is reportedly the first such seizure under gun control laws signed by Gov. Rick Scott (R) last week.
CA Ammunition Controls Force Temporary Halt to Walmart Ammo Sales
Newly implemented ammunition controls forced a temporary halt to ammo sales at 131 Walmart stores throughout California.
NRA Readies Lawsuit Against California Ammunition Control
The National Rifle Association is readying a lawsuit against California’s new ammunition controls and that suit focuses on the failure to meet “statutorily mandated” deadlines throughout the lead-up to the launch of the controls.
California Ushers in 2018 with Ammunition Control
Law-abiding Californians can no longer buy ammunition out-of-state or possess an unregistered AR-15 with a bullet button accessory.
Redding Gun Store Manager: Californians Will Find Ways Around ‘Tyrannical’ Gun Controls
Jones Fort manager suggests new ammunition controls will be complimented by residents determined to get around “tyrannical” gun controls.
Ammunition Sales Surge as Californians Seek to Beat New Gun Controls
California ammunition sales are surging as residents rush to beat the January 1, 2018, implementation of new gun controls targeting ammo sales.
California’s War on Guns Broadens to a War on Ammunition Beginning January 1, 2018
California’s war on guns will soon broaden to a war on ammunition as a ban on the possession of bullets purchased out-of-state takes effect January 1, 2018.
Illinois Rep: Put Serial Numbers on Bullets to Fight Chicago Gun Violence
Illinois state representative Sonya Harper (D-6th) is pushing to require serial numbers on all bullets sold in the state as a way to fight gun violence in Chicago. She introduced the measure on Tuesday. According to Fox 32, Harper said,
Former UK Security Minister on Paris Attack: Add Ammunition Control to Gun Control
On January 11, former UK Security Minister Admiral Lord West said the terror attack in Paris means ammunition controls ought to be added to the UK’s already strict gun controls.
