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Gun Rights Group Plans to Challenge California’s 11-Percent Tax on Guns and Ammo

The Orange County-based group, which has tens of thousands of members throughout the state, is seeking plaintiffs to join its lawsuit.
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Gun Rights Group Plans to Challenge California’s 11-Percent Tax on Guns and Ammo
A California-legal AR-15 style rifle is displayed for sale at the Crossroads of the West Gun Show at the Orange County Fairgrounds in Costa Mesa, Calif., on June 5, 2021. Patrick T. Fallon/AFP via Getty Images
Jill McLaughlin
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The Orange County-based California Rifle and Pistol Association plans to challenge California’s 11-percent excise tax on guns and ammunition set to take effect July 1.

The 150-year-old organization announced its decision May 31 on its website along with a notice that it’s seeking plaintiffs to join the lawsuit.
Jill McLaughlin
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Jill McLaughlin is an award-winning journalist covering politics, environment, and statewide issues. She has been a reporter and editor for newspapers in Oregon, Nevada, and New Mexico. Jill was born in Yosemite National Park and enjoys the majestic outdoors, traveling, golfing, and hiking.