Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is at it again, doubling down on his anti-2A agenda by introducing a sweeping gun control package that includes a proposed tax on gun and ammunition sales. This isn’t some vague policy whisper—Walz has explicitly signaled his intent to slap a financial penalty on every firearm purchase and box of bullets, framing it as a common-sense measure to fund violence prevention programs. Coming hot on the heels of his national spotlight as Kamala Harris’s running mate pick, this move reeks of political theater: test the waters for federal-level schemes while squeezing Minnesota’s law-abiding gun owners right now. It’s classic progressive playbook—can’t outright ban guns? Tax them into oblivion.

Dig deeper, and the implications for the 2A community are chilling. This isn’t just a revenue grab; it’s a stealth excise tax designed to price out working-class shooters, hunters, and self-defense enthusiasts, echoing the failed bullet tax experiments in places like Chicago that drove black-market ammo booms without denting crime rates one iota. Data from the ATF shows ammo demand surges during shortages, and Walz’s tax would amplify that, potentially inflating prices by 10-20% overnight based on similar proposals elsewhere. For Minnesota’s 1.2 million permit holders (per state data), it’s a direct assault on exercise of rights—turning a constitutional protection into a luxury good. Remember, the Supreme Court’s Heller and Bruen decisions affirm self-defense as a core right, not a taxable privilege; this could spark lawsuits galore, with groups like the NRA and SAF already gearing up.

The silver lining? This galvanizes the pro-2A fight. Walz’s overreach hands ammo to recall efforts and 2026 midterms, where gun owners flipped seats in blue states before. Rally your networks, hit the legislature with calls, and stock up legally while you can—because if Minnesota falls, expect copycats in California and New York. Stay vigilant; our rights aren’t free, but they shouldn’t come with a sales tax either.