DAILY CALL NEWS FOUNDATION— Colorado voters pass a tax on state firearms and ammunition sales aimed at reducing gun violence, The Associated Press project.

Proposition KK imposes a 6.5% tax on all sales of firearms, ammunition and certain firearm parts, conformable at the Colorado Legislature. The tax revenue will be used to help “support services for victims of crime, mental health services for veterans and youth, and school safety programs.”

The new tax is expected to generate $39 million in the first year, according to a legislative analysis of the measure. The measure had 54.2 percent support and 45.8 percent opposition, with 76 percent of the votes counted Thursday morning, according to the AP.

Colorado is middle-of-the-road in gun ownership, with the 21st lowest county rate in 2022, conformable in World Population Review. However, the state has a strong hunt cultureindustry bringing in approximately $843 million annually, conformable Colorado Wildlife Council.

And the voters rejected it Proposition 127, which would have banned the hunting of “big cats” such as bobcats, mountain lions and others.

There was no expenditure on either side of the issue for the tax initiative, conformable at Ballotpedia.

“Firearms and ammunition are already subject to an 11 percent federal excise tax through the Pittman-Robertson Act, along with a variety of other state and local taxes and fees,” the National Rifle Association said. said in March. “California is the only other state to pass similar legislation. This tax should be seen as nothing more than an attack on the Second Amendment and those who exercise their rights under it.”

Advocates say the fee is small and will provide crucial services to victims of domestic abuse and gun violence, conformable at Everytown for gun safety in September.

“Gun violence in all its forms continues to devastate families and communities in Colorado, and Coloradans have an opportunity to take action by voting for Prop KK on the November ballot,” said Linda Magid, leader of the Moms Demand Action chapter of Colorado. Everytown for gun safety. “By requiring a modest tax on firearms and ammunition, Coloradans will be able to secure new funding to protect and heal survivors and provide services critical to breaking cycles of violence. VOTE YES ON Prop KK and show your commitment to the safety and future of our state.”

Colorado will also decide Proposition 130, which would increase police funding by $300 million, according to the measure. At the time of writing this article, the initiative has 53% support and 46.9% opposition, conformable during the unofficial counting of votes.

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