Contact your Delegate today and urge them to Oppose these New Taxes!
On Thursday, February 13th at 1:00PM, the House Ways and Means Committee will hear two bills aimed at creating new, punitive taxes on firearms, accessories, and ammunition. If passed, these bills will have a significant impact on industry operations in Maryland.
HB 387 imposes an excise tax of 11% on the sale of firearms from dealers in the state and on sales from outside the state to residents of Maryland.
HB 937 increases the sales and use tax rate to 12% for firearms, firearm accessories, and ammunition.
These new taxes are in addition to the 11% excise tax already imposed by the Pittman-Robertson Act. Proponents’ arguments that the money will fund programs and services to decrease gun violence are disingenuous. These taxes are punitive and have the intention to drive firearm retailers and manufacturers out of the state.
Please take action today by contacting your delegate and asking them to oppose these new taxes. You can also reach out to committee members and voice your opposition directly. Ways and Means committee membership is listed here.
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