Ammo Tax?!

[shiloh228]

I saw a report on FoxNews about states that are considering a tax on ammunition...and Maryland was on the list.

IIRC, the report said that Maryland was "considering" a $25 fee on permits to purchase guns, and a 50% tax on ammo.

I searched this forum -- and a summary of the new asinine law -- and couldn't find anything on this.

What's the story?

 

[Boom Boom]

It died a quick death around the same time SB281 was introduced.

 

[bobthefisher]

Don't fool yourself though, it'll be back in force during the next legislative season. Make sure you vote in 2014!

 

[Biggfoot44]

Make sure you vote in June 2014 AND show up in Annapolis during the GA Session.

 

[MEGARMS]

It died a quick death around the same time SB281 was introduced.

Not quite so sure it died. This is from yesterday.

http://video.foxnews.com/v/2514767550001/more-states-considering-taxes-on-guns-and-ammunition-/

 

[shiloh228]

Don't fool yourself though, it'll be back in force during the next legislative season. Make sure you vote in 2014!

Indeed...the Democraps never met a tax they didn't like.

 

[spclopr8tr]

I saw a report on FoxNews about states that are considering a tax on ammunition...and Maryland was on the list.

IIRC, the report said that Maryland was "considering" a $25 fee on permits to purchase guns, and a 50% tax on ammo.

I searched this forum -- and a summary of the new asinine law -- and couldn't find anything on this.

What's the story?

http://www.mdshooters.com/showthread.php?t=114612&highlight="ammo+tax"

 

[WatTyler]

It's for the children.

 

[Mr H]

That story had a number of inaccuracies, and should be ignored on its face.

But, that doesn't mean it might not be something we have to fight later.

Voting in 2014?? WAY too late to set a target on... the 2014 GA session comes first.

 

[Big Dog]

Indeed...the Democraps never met a tax they didn't like.

Never met a tax they didn't HIKE...

 

[dspurlock]

I’ve always thought that this would be the next logical step for those who what to “get the guns”. I truly believe we will be seeing this tactic used both on the state and national level sooner rather then later. If you think about it, it’s probably the most effective way to stop guns from being used and “stop the violence”.

$10 a bullet anyone?

 

[Minuteman]

You can (and I recommend) you change your voter affiliation to Democrat:

https://voterservices.elections.state.md.us/OnlineVoterRegistration/VoterType

This way you will be able to vote in the Democrat primary (and oppose those that voted for SB281).

Don't forget to tell your friends, family and neighbors to do the same. Let's vote the bums out!

2014

 

[Joseph87']

It was all over CNN at the bar. 5cents a round, it has a strong chance to pass and includes other states

 

[Shoobedoo]

The solution, in the near term at least, is to buy your ammo online. Unless the outfit you buy from has a brick and mortar store in your state (ie. Bass Pro, etc.) you won't pay sales tax on an internet order. I've been buying my ammo like this for years, and it's one reason that I had plenty on hand after the Newtown mess pushed ammo prices and availability thru the roof. If you search carefully you can usually find ammo cheaper online than buying it locally, and it gets delivered right to your doorstep, so it's a win-win scenario anyway you look at it.

 

[Doug S]

Or, just reload. As far as I know, the proposed taxes don't specify the components?

 

[Mr H]

Or, just reload. As far as I know, the proposed taxes don't specify the components?

There is nothing currently proposed. Nothing

No bills are pending. Nothing.

We need to be ready come January to see what might show up, but right now there is....

Nothing.

 

[pcfixer]

Not quite so sure it died. This is from yesterday.

http://video.foxnews.com/v/2514767550001/more-states-considering-taxes-on-guns-and-ammunition-/

Hummmm ..wonder where they got that information .. yep wait till next years session in Annapolis.....

 

[dblas]

Not quite so sure it died. This is from yesterday.

http://video.foxnews.com/v/2514767550001/more-states-considering-taxes-on-guns-and-ammunition-/

Based on that link from Fox, the news was from mid March based on the reporting and what was proposed and what has passed in the various states mentioned.

MD's Ammo Tax never made it out of committee, and since the General Assembly closed out on April 8th, there are no other bills this year at all.

Next chance starts on January 3rd 2014.

 

[dblas]

Or, just reload. As far as I know, the proposed taxes don't specify the components?

There are no proposed taxes at this time, the legislature is done for the year until January 2014.

 

[40-Cal-Polymer]

Everyone concerned with their rights and freedoms, needs to burn the memory of the war that has been waged upon us over these last 6 months. The ******** "Feel good" legislation, the emotional knee jerk moronic thought process, these shit headed, ass faced clowns that voted to pass this. They shat on the very graves of those who died protecting those rights and I'm certain you all know someone who has fought in or died in combat. They have disgraced these very men and women by stealing like thieves in the night, our rights as Americans. Not only have they defiled the very blood that was shed to defend the Constitution, but they have open the door and paved the road for future assault's if WE do not stand united and remove these diseases from power.

As citizens of this Great Nation, it is our duty to protect her from these vile creatures. Hell hath no fury then a true patriot scorned.