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The Safes & Locks Bill
West Virginia proposes making gun safes and locks tax-free
Remove sales tax on gun safes and certain firearm safety devices
Good for everyday people ·
This bill would eliminate the state sales tax on gun safes and trigger locks, making it cheaper for people to safely store their firearms.
Our take
What we think, in plain words.
By removing the sales tax on firearm safety devices, this bill aims to encourage responsible gun ownership. It puts a little money back in the pockets of gun owners who do the right thing by locking up their weapons, which helps keep kids and communities safe. While it means a slight dip in tax revenue for the state, the public safety payoff makes it a straightforward win for everyday people.
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The facts
What the bill actually says, no spin.
- Eliminates the state consumer sales tax on gun safes.
- Removes the sales tax on trigger locks and other firearm safety devices.
- Aims to encourage responsible gun storage by lowering the cost for consumers.
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