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Washington Supreme Court upholds Seattle’s tax on guns, ammo

by Chris Eger

In an 8-1 ruling handed down Thursday, the state's high court swatted away a challenge from gun rights groups and retailers to Seattle's controversial "gun violence tax."

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Seattle refuses to release gun tax data as it hemorrhages gun shops

by Chris Eger

City leaders approved the special tax on guns and ammunition last August but have stonewalled requests to show just how much revenue it has received as Seattle's gun dealers vacate for the suburbs.

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Gun groups to appeal in Seattle ammo tax case

by Chris Eger

The trio of Second Amendment and gun industry groups challenging the city's special taxation scheme on gun and ammo sales are appealing their recent court loss.

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Seattle lawyers up for gun tax lawsuit

by Chris Eger

With the city facing a triple threat challenge from some of strongest Second Amendment groups in the nation, Seattle is adding to its legal team.

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Dream Team of 2A groups announce suit over Seattle gun, ammo tax

by Chris Eger

The NRA, NSSF and Second Amendment Foundation have joined forces in an unprecedented effort to take the city of Seattle to court.

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