NewsFox 13 News (WTVT) — ConsumerSeptember 14, 2026Hillsborough County
Gov. Ron DeSantis announces second consecutive Second Amendment sales tax holiday for firearms and supplies in Florida
Photo: Fox 13 News (WTVT) — Consumer
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced a sales tax holiday allowing Floridians to purchase firearms, ammunition, and hunting, fishing, and camping supplies tax-free. This marks the second consecutive year the state has offered this tax exemption. The announcement was made on Monday alongside a groundbreaking event for the Florida Archery Center near Lakeland.
Read the full story at Fox 13 News (WTVT) — ConsumerWhy It Matters
Floridians purchasing firearms, ammunition, hunting, fishing, and camping supplies will temporarily pay no state sales tax during the designated holiday period.
Key Facts
- Gov. Ron DeSantis announced a second consecutive Second Amendment sales tax holiday for Florida.
- The tax holiday exempts sales tax on certain firearms, ammunition, hunting, fishing, and camping supplies.
- The announcement was made on Monday.
- The announcement coincided with the groundbreaking for the Florida Archery Center near Lakeland.
Who's Mentioned
PersonRon DeSantis“Governor of Florida announcing the sales tax holiday”OrganizationFlorida Archery Center“New center announced for groundbreaking at Tenoroc”locationFlorida“The state offering the sales tax holiday”locationTenoroc Public Use Area“Public use area offering recreational activities”locationTenoroc Shooting Range“Location near Lakeland where the announcement was made”OrganizationFlorida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission“State commission providing information on Tenoroc facilities”OrganizationFlorida Department of Revenue“State agency outlining qualifying items for the sales tax holiday”locationLakeland“Location near the Florida Archery Center groundbreaking”