Imposes a 11% sales tax on firearms, firearm parts, and ammunition, with revenue dedicated to gun violence prevention programs.

Washington HB1386 introduces a new 11% sales tax on retail sales of firearms, firearm parts, and ammunition, in addition to existing federal, state, and local sales taxes. This tax does not apply to sales to state, local, or tribal governments for law enforcement purposes. The revenue generated from this tax during the 2025-2027 fiscal biennium will be allocated to agencies and programs focused on gun violence prevention, including domestic violence prevention, suicide prevention, and victims services.

Imposes a 11% sales tax on firearms, firearm parts, and ammunition, with revenue dedicated to gun violence prevention programs.

Washington HB1386 introduces a new 11% sales tax on retail sales of firearms, firearm parts, and ammunition, in addition to existing federal, state, and local sales taxes. This tax does not apply to sales to state, local, or tribal governments for law enforcement purposes. The revenue generated from this tax during the 2025-2027 fiscal biennium will be allocated to agencies and programs focused on gun violence prevention, including domestic violence prevention, suicide prevention, and victims services.