- California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed new laws that ban the carry of firearms in many public places and double the taxes on gun and ammunition sales.
- The new carry law prohibits firearms in 26 specific places, including parks, playgrounds, public demonstrations, churches, and banks, unless an owner allows it in writing.
- The new sales tax law adds an 11% tax on top of the existing federal tax on gun sales, making California the only state to charge such an additional fee.
- The money collected from the sales tax will be used for school safety programs and gun violence prevention.
- These laws may face court challenges as they push the limits under the Supreme Court’s new standards for evaluating gun laws.
- The California Rifle and Pistol Association has already sued to block the carry law, arguing that it is unconstitutional and retaliatory.
Source: 10news.com
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