NewsFOX 13 Tampa BaySeptember 14, 2026Hillsborough County
Governor DeSantis Announces Second Amendment Sales Tax Holiday for Guns and Outdoor Supplies
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Governor Ron DeSantis announced a sales tax holiday allowing Floridians to purchase firearms, ammunition, and hunting, fishing, and camping supplies without paying sales tax. This marks the second consecutive year the state has offered this tax exemption.
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Floridians purchasing firearms, ammunition, and outdoor recreation supplies will temporarily save money by not paying state sales tax on qualifying items.
Key Facts
- Gov. Ron DeSantis announced a second consecutive Second Amendment sales tax holiday for Florida.
- Qualifying items exempt from sales tax include certain firearms, ammunition, hunting supplies, fishing supplies, and camping supplies.
- A groundbreaking for the Florida Archery Center took place near Lakeland.
Who's Mentioned
PersonRon DeSantis“Governor of Florida announcing the sales tax holiday”OrganizationFlorida Archery Center“New center scheduled for groundbreaking at Tenoroc”locationFlorida“State offering the sales tax holiday”locationTenoroc Public Use Area“Recreational area offering fishing, hiking, and shooting sports”locationTenoroc Shooting Range“Location near Lakeland where the press conference was held”OrganizationFlorida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission“Provides information on facilities at the Tenoroc Public Use Area”OrganizationFlorida Department of Revenue“Maintains the list of qualifying items for the sales tax holiday”locationLakeland“Area near the Florida Archery Center groundbreaking”