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twyacht

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Re: Life imitates art - Bullet tax
« Reply #10 on: July 19, 2011, 06:32:51 PM »
Baltimorons, as my wife was born there,....are just the East Coast Chicago,....OBTW, wasn't the last mayor indicted and convicted of embezzling funds?

Where's Marion Barry? ???

This is the state that imposed a "millionare's tax" guess where those evil rich folks moved to?

Out of state..... :P

When the experts projections of "increased revenue" came in way low,.....they were befuddled...... :-\

Dumb ass's 

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Re: Life imitates art - Bullet tax
« Reply #11 on: July 19, 2011, 06:58:20 PM »
We already have a tax on ammunition:  It is called the Pittman Robertson act, and it was signed into law in 1937 by Pres. FDR.

I think that between that tax and state sales tax already imposed, we can leave anything gun alone  >:(
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Re: Life imitates art - Bullet tax
« Reply #12 on: July 19, 2011, 07:16:09 PM »
Quote from: m58 on July 19, 2011, 06:58:20 PM
We already have a tax on ammunition:  It is called the Pittman Robertson act, and it was signed into law in 1937 by Pres. FDR.

I think that between that tax and state sales tax already imposed, we can leave anything gun alone  >:(
Actually its not a tax, its a user fee. It goes to fund wildlife management and it applies to bird watching supplies and fishing gear as well as guns. It was lobbied for by hunters, including the NRA. Of course, this was back when the country was a little more sane politically than it is now. Anyway, its about as morally objectionable as having your vehicle registration fee go towards road maintenance.
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Re: Life imitates art - Bullet tax
« Reply #13 on: July 19, 2011, 07:22:50 PM »
Anyway, its about as morally objectionable as having your vehicle registration fee go towards road maintenance.
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Re: Life imitates art - Bullet tax
« Reply #14 on: July 19, 2011, 07:48:41 PM »
FQ,

Read the law!  It is an excise tax of 11 percent on sproting rifles, shotguns, and ammunition used in hunting.  In 1972, due to the involvement of Fred Bear, to include an 11 percent manufacturer's excise tax on archery tackle.

Excise  Tax!!!
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Re: Life imitates art - Bullet tax
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Re: Life imitates art - Bullet tax
« Reply #15 on: July 19, 2011, 07:53:06 PM »
Quote from: fightingquaker13 on July 19, 2011, 02:24:37 PM
Hmmm.....maybe I should open up a reloading supply shop in the Baltimore hood. ;D
FQ13 who isn't trying to get around the law your honor. Its just vocational training for underprivileged youth. 8)

A reloading shop would not be a good idea since the tax would be on bullets not ammunition. Sorry FQ, but a good try anyway.

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Re: Life imitates art - Bullet tax
« Reply #16 on: July 19, 2011, 09:07:48 PM »
Stock up on wheel weights.
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Re: Life imitates art - Bullet tax
« Reply #17 on: July 19, 2011, 09:13:23 PM »
Quote from: m58 on July 19, 2011, 07:48:41 PM
FQ,

Read the law!  It is an excise tax of 11 percent on sproting rifles, shotguns, and ammunition used in hunting.  In 1972, due to the involvement of Fred Bear, to include an 11 percent manufacturer's excise tax on archery tackle.

Excise  Tax!!!
And why is this bad? Roads, game wardens, schools, WMAs etc don't spring up like mushrooms. They cost money. Those who benefit should pay, or have you drowned in GOP kool aid? To me, Pittman Robertson is like buying a hunting or fishing licence, it pays for the management and preservation of the game you hunt. Is that a problem M58?
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Re: Life imitates art - Bullet tax
« Reply #18 on: July 19, 2011, 10:12:56 PM »
I didn't say it was a bad thing!  I was making the point that we already tax ourselves (this excise tax was proposed and pushed by our industry), so stay the F off our backs  >:(
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Re: Life imitates art - Bullet tax
« Reply #19 on: July 19, 2011, 10:16:02 PM »
Pittman Robertson funds go to the NSSF, and are now being used to benefit Shooters as well as hunters by building ranges.
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