House Democrat Proposes 1,000 Percent Tax Increase On ‘Assault Weapons’
New AR-15-style guns cost anywhere from $500 to over $2,000 depending on location, NBC News reported. That means a 1,000% tax on the weapons would add $5,000 to $20,000 to their final sales prices — and would probably keep them out of reach from many younger Americans.House Democrat Proposes 1,000 Percent Tax Increase On 'Assault Weapons'