California introduces an 11% excise tax on guns and ammunition, in addition to existing federal taxes and state sales tax, to reduce harm and generate revenue.
Comparing state tax policies on firearms to those on alcohol and tobacco, which are subjected to excise taxes, highlights the aim to reduce harm and illicit markets through increased pricing.
Firearms, historically untouched by state excise taxes, are now facing a tax similar to other harmful products like alcohol and tobacco, as anti-gun advocates push for equal tax treatment.
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