LEOs exempt from AB-28 excise tax on firearms and ammo

[Micah8]

Thought you all might be interested to know that active and retired LEOs are exempt from the firearms and ammo excise tax that will take effect on 7-1-24. Link: https://legiscan.com/CA/text/AB28/id/2842856

Pertinent excerpt: 36021. (a) There are exempted from the tax imposed by this part, the gross receipts from the retail sale of any firearm, firearm precursor part, or ammunition to any active or retired peace officer or any law enforcement agency employing that peace officer.

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[mossy]

It took bass pro over 1 hour to figure out my Fed LEO credentials exempted me from the FSC requirement and I think they ended up calling the DOJ, ATF or someone in authority to confirm that they are not supposed to photocopy federal credentials. The only FFL's I expect will honor or know how to honor the exemption are LEO Only shops.

[Micah8]

There's hope. I learned of the exemption from a Big 5 employee who sold me ammo this past week.

[esy]

Yet another reason to add into the greater divide between LEOs and the public.

[Che762x39]

OP, thanks for the Heads Up.

[pacrat]

Yet another reason to add into the greater divide between LEOs and the public.

The Ca legislature is already responsible for much of the existing "US v THEM" crap that degrades citizen's trust in OUR LEO. So to be expected.

We have judges openly claiming that the 2A doesn't exist in Ca Courts. ? Obviously the legislature also believes that the 14th A is also non existent in Ca. ?

[GizmoSD]

[SVT-40]

Yet another reason to add into the greater divide between LEOs and the public.

The only "divide" is the one between your ears.

[mossy]

targetsportsusa

[esy]

The only "divide" is the one between your ears.

[taperxz]

30352(e)(8)(A) PC - exempts LE from ammo background checks

If you have a waiver letter from your department

(9) A properly identified sworn peace officer, as defined in Chapter 4.5 of Title 3 of Part 2 of the Penal Code, who is authorized to carry a firearm in the course and scope of the officer's duties, shall present both:
(A) A sworn state or local peace officer's credential, and
(B) Verifiable written certification from the head of the agency, as described by Penal Code section 30352, subdivision (e)(8)(B)(i). The verifiable written certification from the head of the agency expires 30 days after issuance.

[Spaffo]

I don't think a department letter is needed for the exemption. That's for 10 day waivers, I believe.

[BAJ475]

I normally do not frequent this subforum. Like Pacrat, I will begin by waving the LEO friendly flag, which some may find strange coming from a criminal defense attorney. But, as a citizen, I rely on you guys to protect me, my family, and other citizens of our nation. I fully agree with your position that all you did was point out the obvious. Stay safe.

[taperxz]

I don't think a department letter is needed for the exemption. That's for 10 day waivers, I believe.

Cops are literally not exempt from the ammo background check law other than with a letter from their head of command.

[Spaffo]

My post was referring to the excise tax exemption, not the ammo law.