Louisiana lawmaker proposes ban on tax hikes for guns and ammo

There is growing fear among some firearms advocates that anti-gun rights forces are going to push tax hikes on guns and ammunition.

Republican Congressman Rodney Alexander says he opposes the idea and has introduced legislation which aims to block any such proposals.

The Louisiana lawmaker says there is a quiet movement to slap large tax increases on weapons and bullets as an attempt at backdoor gun control.

Such concerns have already led to dramatic increases in ammo sales and concealed weapons permits in Louisiana.