[JMS]

And how is this any different from a poll tax? It is a tax on the exercise of a Constitutional Right. In fact, I don’t understand how there could be any sales tax on firearms purchases.

[samtheman]

And how is this any different from a poll tax? It is a tax on the exercise of a Constitutional Right. In fact, I don’t understand how there could be any sales tax on firearms purchases.

I agree.

[IYAS9YAS]

In fact, I don’t understand how there could be any sales tax on firearms purchases.

Actually, not only are there sales taxes on firearms and ammunition at the state and local levels, there are excise taxes on them at the federal level.

http://www.ttb.gov/firearms/faet-faqs.shtml#tax_rate

Excise Tax Rates are as follows: 10% of manufacturer's sales price on pistols and revolvers, 11% of manufacturer's sales price on long guns, and 11% of manufacturer's sales price on ammunition.

As an aside, gunsmiths and ammunition re-loaders may also be liable for excise taxes, depending on circumstances. Doing your own smithing for your own use, or re-loading for your own use, are not taxable.

[USCG SimTech]

From her perspective, many people of color are lower income and the 2nd amendment poll tax will keep the “wrong colored people” from getting guns. Just like in CT $114 only obtainable at one building in the entire state.