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RHENRIKSEN wrote:This is a topic I haven't heard discussed before:

taxation of firearms & ammunition.

Churches enjoy tax-free status because of freedom of religion, right? If RKBA is so important that it's the second amendment, why not make ensure our freedoms are not encroached by punitive taxation by eliminating sales tax, excise tax, etc on these items?

RNH

Interesting, but not the full reason. Churches are exempt on taxes of SOME things due to separation of church and state. That is primarily on the contribution of members (just like any 501c-3 non profit institution.). IF the church SELLS a service (day care, school, etc) then they still must pay taxes on that portion. So, unless the industries that make the ammo are declared non-profit, then this would not work. AND if they sold items (ammo) then they would have to pay taxes on that. Sorry, good idea! FWIW, I'm minister of a church and have had to work through all of the non-profit paperwork.
Wayne

C-dub wrote:I think the subject matter is too important to do online courses. I'm with Charles, the instructor, on this part. However, this forum probably comes pretty close, and might even surpass the classroom when it comes to that interaction. While not face to face it does allow for interaction with instructors, LEOs, and others with a great amount of experience.

In all honesty, an online course would likely have been better than the class I took. When they give you the answers and read the class instruction straight from a book..... I realize this is the fault of the class and not of the CHL laws.

Purplehood wrote:

marksiwel wrote:So what is the Future of CHL?
Do we ask for more rights? do away with 30.06 signs? Open carry? Harder shooting tests? Do away with the whole Revolver vs Semi qualification thing? What do you want to see done.

I want a CHL that looks like those FBI ID's you flash people in your billfold. Honestly, I would like to see a web-based class content coupled with showing up at a range for certification/photos/automated prints.

They already have those, it's those CHL BADGES!