Retail sporting outlets are reporting good numbers this season as members of the outdoor community are taking advantage of the Second Amendment Sales Tax Holiday, which is back for a second year.
“We are seeing people come in and take advantage of the savings, especially those purchasing a firearm,” said JD Johnson, owner of Talon Gun Range in Tallahassee.
The sales tax holiday, which is going on now through December 31st, gives sales tax relief on firearms, ammunition, and a wide range of hunting, fishing, and camping supplies.
Eligible purchases include:
Ammunition;
Firearms, including pistols, rifles and shotguns;
Firearm accessories, including holsters, grips, sights, stocks and cleaning kits;
Bows, crossbows and related accessories;
Fishing rods, reels, bait and tackle; and
Eligible camping supplies, including tents, sleeping bags, camping stoves and lanterns.
This year, the state doubled the eligible price thresholds for fishing bait and tackle to $10 for individual items and $20 for multiple items sold together. Florida also expanded tax relief for firearm accessories through a separate sales tax exemption that includes magazines, range bags, firearm barrels, triggers, slings, bipods and suppressors.
This year’s holiday is expected to provide approximately $40 million in tax relief to Florida’s hunters, anglers and sportsmen. Combined with the estimated $45 million in tax relief provided during the inaugural holiday in 2025, Floridians are projected to save nearly $85 million over the first two years of the program.
“This year’s hunting, fishing and camping sales tax holiday—ongoing through December 31—will provide Floridians with even more tax relief,” said Governor DeSantis. “We are proud to protect Floridians’ Second Amendment rights while helping hunters, anglers, and sportsmen keep more of their hard-earned money.”
