Florida Announces Second Amendment Sales Tax Holiday and Sportsman Initiatives

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Governor Ron DeSantis unveiled a new Florida Second Amendment Sales Tax Holiday, set to run from September 8 to December 31, 2025, alongside several sportsman initiatives aimed at reducing costs for Floridians. The tax holiday is part of the state's efforts to keep taxes low and support outdoor activities. "We're committed to helping Floridians keep more of their hard-earned money," said Governor DeSantis. "Florida is a great state for outdoor adventure and exercising your Second Amendment rights." The Second Amendment Sales Tax Holiday will exempt sales tax on items needed for hunting, fishing, or camping, including ammunition, firearms, and camping gear.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Florida Second Amendment Sales Tax Holiday will run from September 8 to December 31, 2025.
  • The tax holiday will exempt sales tax on items needed for hunting, fishing, or camping, including ammunition, firearms, and camping gear.
  • The holiday aims to save Floridians money on supplies needed to exercise their Second Amendment rights.
  • Governor DeSantis announced several sportsman initiatives, including free year-round access to some shooting sports ranges.
  • During the sales tax holiday, public ranges in the state will offer half-priced range passes for various dates and locations.
  • Florida will provide FREE range passes to all veterans at all ranges on November 9th, in honor of Veterans Day.

Statistics:

  • $2 billion in tax relief was included in the Fiscal Year 2025-26 budget.
  • $450 million in savings was delivered through sales tax holidays designed to support Florida families and residents.
  • The Second Amendment Sales Tax Holiday will exempt sales tax on:

+ Ammunition: no specific exemption amount mentioned.

+ Bows and Crossbows, as well as accessories: no specific exemption amount mentioned.

+ Firearms including pistols, rifles, and shotguns: no specific exemption amount mentioned.

+ Firearm accessories: no specific exemption amount mentioned.

+ Camping gear, including:

- Camping lanterns and flashlights for $30 or less.

- Camping stoves, hammocks, chairs, and sleeping bags for $50 or less.

- Tents for $200 or less.

- Bait and tackle up to $5 if sold individually or up to $10 if packaged together.

- Tackle bags and boxes up to $30.

- Rods and Reels up to $75 if sold individually or up to $150 if sold in a set.

Sources:

  • [1] Press release from the office of the Governor of Florida.
  • [2] FloridaRevenue.com/HuntFishCamp.