An El Paso County resident, along with several gun rights organizations, has filed a lawsuit against the state’s newly implemented 6.5% firearms and ammunition excise tax, known as Proposition KK. The tax, which was approved by voters in November, aims to support critical services for crime victims and school safety programs, but the plaintiffs argue it infringes on constitutional rights as defined by the Supreme Court’s 2022 Bruen decision.
The complaint contends that this tax oversteps historical precedents regarding firearms regulation, stating that protected constitutional rights should not face special taxation. This lawsuit mirrors similar challenges in other states, including California, raising significant questions about the balance between public safety funding and individual rights.
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