TRENTON — A New Jersey assemblywoman has introduced a bill that would add an extra 5 percent sales tax on guns and ammunition.

 

The money would be fund safety improvements to public buildings.

 

“Since the incident in Newtown, you start to listen to people. I’m listening to students, I’m listening to educators, I’m listening to everybody,” said Assemblywoman Connie Wagner (D-Bergen). “I think the first thing has to be to take caereof our infrastructure. then comes up the second question, well how are we going to pay for this?”

 

Under the bill (A3727), gun purchasers would pay the extra sales tax on top of the current 7 percent sales tax.

 

The money would go into a “Safety Tax Fund” that would pay for things like security cameras, electronic emergency notification systems, devices controlling entrances, panic buttons and doors that can only be locked from inside.

 

Even though the bill defines a public building as anything from a school to a movie theater, Wagner said she plans to amend the bill so that it only applies to publicly-owned buildings.

 

Wayne Viden, co-owner of Bob’s Little Sports Shop in Glassboro, said gun buyers already have to pay a $15 fee plus sales tax for a background check. In addition, there are fees for firearms purchaser ID cards and a handgun purchase permit.

 

“I think they just want to charge more money for guns to try to discourage people from buying them,” Viden said. “There are so many useless taxes they have that they don’t use the money correctly for, what guarantee is there they’re going to use this correctly?”

 

 

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“I look at this just as a tax on alcohol or as a tax on cigarettes,” said Wagner. “I you want to use ammunition or purchase a gun I don’t think a 5 percent sales tax is much to ask for to provide for infrastructure improvement.”

 

Wagner’s bill is about one of two dozen New Jersey Democrats have introduced in the aftermath of last month’s Newtown, Conn., elementary school tragedy. Gov. Chris Chrisite, a Republican, in July said New Jersey’s gun laws are sufficient. Thursday, Christie said he will create a task force to address violence in New Jersey.

 

 

So if they cant ban anything they'll just tax it in the name of safety. These people have no shame. So now add say to the average $900 Stag AR .. $15.00 NICS, 12% tax , maybe $40 for transfer youre up to $1100...

it will just force more sales from out of state

We should just tax these politicians every time they try to pass a bill. $10,000 for new proposed legislation $25,000 if it goes against our constitution.

 

 

We should just tax these politicians every time they try to pass a bill. $10,000 for new proposed legislation $25,000 if it goes against our constitution.

 

there should be something to prevent stupid bills from wasting time.

 

also blf they will then try to stop all out of state sales. but either way i will buy online shipped to ffl then and pay the extra 5% on the nics check.

Try 27% on new complete guns and ammo. 15% Federal. 7% State 5% Infrastructure Tax.

 

Keep taxing the little guy.

 

What the hell are you Democarts going to do when the little guy has no money left.

 

Pretty soon we will be like Massachuetts. Gun ownership down from 1.5 Million to around 250-300 thousand. And crime hasn't changed at all when compared to surrounding states.

We should just tax these politicians every time they try to pass a bill. $10,000 for new proposed legislation $25,000 hang them if it goes against our constitution.

Even better

Their are already a bunch of taxes on ammo,

Another round of letters out now they will get 3 rounds of emails a day from me...

Typical scumbag NJ politician. Everyone of these political hacks should be fired...

WHO THE FU K VOTES FOR THESE MORONS. ????

Who would pay the tax if they compromised and allowed CCW ? Hmmmmmmm

We should just tax these politicians every time they try to pass a bill. $10,000 for new proposed legislation $25,000 if it goes against our constitution.

 

They should be taxed every time they breath. It's called The Wasted Air Act.

We do.... Because they don't give you much to vote for. Not like we have a choice...

 

Typical scumbag NJ politician. Everyone of these political hacks should be fired...

WHO THE FU K VOTES FOR THESE MORONS. ????

 

 

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What the hell are you Democarts going to do when the little guy has no money left.

 

Just goes to show you how democrats are starting to favor Socialism more and more

Pretty soon we will be like Massachuetts. Gun ownership down from 1.5 Million to around 250-300 thousand. And crime hasn't changed at all when compared to surrounding states.

 

I think that's kind of the idea.

How about we tax criminals. :thsmiley_deadhorse:

Try 27% on new complete guns and ammo. 15% Federal. 7% State 5% Infrastructure Tax.

 

Keep taxing the little guy.

 

What the hell are you Democarts going to do when the little guy has no money left.

 

Pretty soon we will be like Massachuetts. Gun ownership down from 1.5 Million to around 250-300 thousand. And crime hasn't changed at all when compared to surrounding states.

Oh they are going to make sure little guy will always pony up. One could hole up in all paid private ranch, owe nobody anything, still these roaches will find a way to tax the guy and drag them through courts if they dont pony up the tax money.

You never "own" your house, property or vehicles.

 

Don't pay your taxes and see who owns them.

They should be taxed every time they breath. It's called The Wasted Air Act.

 

There is a very easy way to fix that! LOL

a tax like that is obviously aimed at preventing poor people from owning firearms and that is discrimination, think about it...

“Since the incident in Newtown, you start to listen to people. I’m listening to students, I’m listening to educators, I’m listening to everybody,” said Assemblywoman Connie Wagner (D-Bergen).

 

Concetta "Connie" Wagner (born July 7, 1948) is an American Democratic Party politician, who has served in the New Jersey General Assembly since January 8, 2008,

 

Only took her 5 years to start listening to the people she supposedly represents? That would be above average if she were actually listening to everybody and not just the few people who support her agenda. This country really needs to get a fresh start with politicians.

 

 

 

 

Who would pay the tax if they compromised and allowed CCW ? Hmmmmmmm

There is no such thing as compromising anymore in modern politics. Everyone officially has their heads so far up their ass they can no longer hear reason.

I read this before, then saw this thread and thought it might be the answer. OK so how about charging those that vote for these ass clowns more money to offset the cost increases to those that actually get it.

 

OK may I see toy voter registration card? No card, full price. Democrat, Socialist, Green Party, etc. 10% more. Republican, Libertarian, Constitution Party, 5% discount. NRA, SAF, GOA, NJ2AS Member card 10% discount. That would rial them up.

 

I love this:

 

Smoothie Bar Changes Liberals an Extra $1

How bout we say no to taxing more on anything gun/ammo related. How bout we tell them to go f themselves and push for more rights like CCW and get some reps that agree in office. Enough of this BS already.

How about we tax criminals. :thsmiley_deadhorse:

Then they'll pay, just like they fully observe the rule against firearms. Ha, ha, ha!

Its already bad enough that we have to spend nearly $75 on a firearms card, $20 on pistol permits and another $20 on a background check when will the madness end! Someone buying their first handgun nearly cost an additional $115 and that's not even including the gun or sales tax!

Squeal like a pig! BOHICA!!!

It's a 5% tax today, just to get it passed. They will keep raising it higher and higher. Just look at how much tax there is on cigarettes.