California is about to tax guns more like alcohol and tobacco − and that could put a dent in gun violence
- Written by Topher L. McDougal, Professor of Economic Development & Peacebuilding, University of San Diego
Starting in July 2024, California will be the first state to charge an excise tax on guns and ammunition. The new tax – an 11% levy on each sale – will come on top of federal excise taxes of 10% or 11% for firearms and California’s 6% sales tax.
The National Rifle Association has characterized California’s Gun Violence...
