I oppose this bill. SB 763 "Summary As Introduced: Retail sales and use tax; firearm and ammunition tax. Imposes a firearm and ammunition tax equal to 11 percent of the gross receipts from the sale and distribution of any firearm or ammunition by a firearms or ammunition manufacturer, as such terms are defined in the bill..." Virginia does not need more taxes. We especially do not need to be taxed on firearms and ammunition. Every law-abiding citizen has a right to defend themself. If this bill were to become law, it would punish all Virginia residents. It would punish the poor and those of low socioeconomic status, the most. They will not be able to afford firearms and ammunition needed to properly protect themselves. Virginia citizens from lower income brackets often live in neighborhoods that are under policed and less safe than those people in higher income brackets. If this bill becomes law it would put many people who are already at risk, in even greater danger, as they would not be able to afford firearms and ammunition that would allow them to properly defend themselves in case of attack. I urge the entire General Assembly to think of the most vulnerable in our society and vote "No" on this bill. Please do not punish the poor by adding taxes on items that are already difficult for them to purchase. Items that can keep them safe and even save their lives.

HB 1135, HB 1351, HB 188, HB 243, HB 334, HB 341, HB 378, hb 550, HB 557, HB 563, HB 720, HB 784, HB 897, HB 919, HB 946, HB 959, HB 961, HB 978, SB 400, SB 763. I oppose all of these bills.