Overview

• California passed laws doubling taxes on guns and ammo, with funds going to school safety and violence prevention programs.
• Taxes on guns and ammo will increase by 11% on top of existing federal taxes, making California the only state with its own tax.
• Gun violence and homicides have been rising in California despite having some of the strictest gun laws.
• Gov. Gavin Newsom signed nearly two dozen gun laws including concealed carry restrictions and microstamping requirements.
• Legal challenges expected from gun rights groups against the new taxes and public carry bans.