Published 6 days ago • United States • Updated 3 days ago

NRA sues to stop ammunition, firearm excise tax approved by Colorado voters

The National Rifle Association has joined gun rights organizations in a lawsuit against Colorado's 6.5% tax on firearms and ammunition, effective April 1.
The lawsuit challenges the constitutionality of the tax as a violation of the Second Amendment.
Claimants argue that the tax unfairly burdens law-abiding gun owners, stating it discourages constitutional freedoms.
Gun groups assert that the tax represents an attack on their Second Amendment rights.

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Colorado's Fresh Firearm Excise Tax Sparks Legal Battle - Real News Now

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Groups sue to stop Colorado's tax on firearms, ammunition

(The Center Square) – Gun groups are suing to halt Colorado’s tax on firearms and ammunition that took effect Tuesday.

5 days ago·Florida, United States

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SAF Drops Major Lawsuit Challenging Colorado’s Excise Tax on Guns & Ammo

Second Amendment Foundation contends that the CO’s 6.5% excise tax on the retail sale of any firearm, firearm precursor part, or ammunition is unconstitutional in that it impermissibly singles out the exercise of a constitutional right..

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NRA joins El Paso County man in suing to stop voter-approved Colorado excise tax on guns, ammo

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6 days ago·Colorado Springs, United States

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