What: Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) announced that a motion for summary judgment has been filed in Poway Weapons & Gear v. CDTFA, an FPC-supported case challenging California’s unconstitutional 11% excise tax on the gross receipts from the retail sale of firearms, “firearm precursor parts,” and ammunition.
Who: The plaintiffs include Poway Weapons & Gear and Sacramento Gun Range. The plaintiffs are represented by David H. Thompson, Peter A. Patterson, Megan M. Wold, Nicholas A. Varone, and Athanasia O. Livas of Cooper & Kirk, PLLC, along with C.D. Michel, Anna M. Barvir, and Tiffany D. Cheuvront of Michel & Associates, P.C.
When: The motion was filed on April 8, 2026.
Where: The motion in Poway Weapons & Gear v. CDTFA was filed in Sacramento Superior Court in California.
Why: A ruling in the plaintiffs’ favor would strike down California’s gun and ammo tax, which singles out a right the state disapproves of for special unconstitutional taxation.
Quote: “This unlawful tax scheme is designed to destroy the right to keep and bear arms, and California cannot be allowed to get away with it. You cannot specially tax the exercise of a constitutional right – full stop. If courts allow an 11% tax today, nothing stops them from making it 50% or 100% tomorrow. We are suing to end this direct attack on the rights of peaceable people, and we intend to win,” said FPC President Brandon Combs.
About Firearms Policy Coalition
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