The Pittman-Robertson Act: The Forgotten History of the Celebrated Tax on Firearms and Ammo

Think of a tax celebrated by both Second Amendment supporters and freedom movement members. Puzzled?

The Pittman-Robertson Act, signed into effect over 80 years ago this week, established a tax on firearms and ammo that has been celebrated by many.

Why would anyone like a tax, you may ask. Well, this money goes to the Department of the Interior and helps protect and restore the American wilderness.

Learn more about this historic piece of American legislation at Ammo.com: https://ammo.com/articles/pittman-robertson-act-1937-forgotten-history-tax-firearms-ammo