Proctor, Corn Seek Removal Of Oklahoma Sales Tax On Firearms, Ammunition Purchases
Rep. Eric Proctor today said he will file legislation to repeal the sales tax on the purchase of guns or ammunition in Oklahoma.
“As Americans, we should not have to pay a tax to exercise our constitutional rights – especially our Second Amendment rights,” said Proctor, D-Tulsa.
The measure, by Proctor and state Senator Kenneth Corn, D-Howe, will not affect any dedicated revenue stream for wildlife or other programs and the measure would have minimal impact on the state treasury, Proctor said.
“In Oklahoma, we have a long tradition of sportsmanship and hunting that precedes statehood and we should protect that heritage,” Proctor said.
He said the tax should also be repealed because it could be a barrier for those needing protection.
“People shouldn’t have to pay a tax to the government if they need a gun in the home for self-protection,” Proctor said. “No matter what, the responsibility to protect your family is greater than the state’s need to generate taxes.”
“As Americans, we should not have to pay a tax to exercise our constitutional rights – especially our Second Amendment rights,” said Proctor, D-Tulsa.
The measure, by Proctor and state Senator Kenneth Corn, D-Howe, will not affect any dedicated revenue stream for wildlife or other programs and the measure would have minimal impact on the state treasury, Proctor said.
“In Oklahoma, we have a long tradition of sportsmanship and hunting that precedes statehood and we should protect that heritage,” Proctor said.
He said the tax should also be repealed because it could be a barrier for those needing protection.
“People shouldn’t have to pay a tax to the government if they need a gun in the home for self-protection,” Proctor said. “No matter what, the responsibility to protect your family is greater than the state’s need to generate taxes.”
Labels: 2nd Amendment, Eric Proctor, Firearms Tax, Kenneth Corn
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