Colorado: State Permitting System for Gun Stores and 11% Excise Tax Bills Referred to House Finance Committee

Dear [Lawmaker],

As a fellow resident of Colorado, I urge you to OPPOSE HB24-1349 and HB24-1353!

HB 24-1349 creates an 11% excise tax on the sale of all firearms, firearm accessories, and ammunition in the state. If passed, the tax will be on the ballot this Fall. Firearms and ammunition are already subject to an 11% federal excise tax through the Pittman-Robertson Act, along with a variety of other state and local taxes and fees. California is the only other state to enact similar legislation. This tax should be seen as nothing more than an attack on the Second Amendment and those who exercise their rights under it.

HB24-1353 creates a state permitting system for federally regulated firearm license holders. The new permit adds one more layer of scrutiny and potentially state sanctioned harassment of these already highly regulated businesses. HB24-1353 adds additional conditions and requirements on the dealers, along with random inspections and severe penalties for violations.

Again, I urge you to OPPOSE both of these attempts at gun control!

Sincerely,
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