Florida launches first-ever Second Amendment sales tax holiday
Florida has rolled out a first-of-its-kind sales tax holiday on Second Amendment and outdoor gear. From September 8 through December 31, 2025, firearms, ammunition, bows, camping gear, and fishing supplies are tax-free. For ecommerce sellers and CPAs, this means adjusting systems and communications for one of the longest and most unusual sales tax holidays in the country.
Written by Alex Lamachenka
Head of DemandGen
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TL;DR
Florida will make firearms, ammo, and certain outdoor gear exempt from sales tax from Sept 8–Dec 31, 2025.
What changed: Florida Second Amendment sales tax holiday details
Florida passed a lengthy Second Amendment sales tax holiday running Sept 8–Dec 31, 2025.
It covers:
- Firearms (pistols, rifles, shotguns)
- Ammunition
- Firearm accessories (holsters, sights, grips, stocks, cleaning kits)
- Archery (bows, crossbows, accessories)
- Camping gear (lanterns, flashlights ≤ $30, tents ≤ $200, hammocks, stoves, sleeping bags, chairs ≤ $50)
- Fishing gear (bait ≤ $5, tackle ≤ $10 packaged, rods/reels ≤ $75 or ≤ $150 as a set, tackle boxes ≤ $30)
For a full list of qualifying items: Florida Dept. of Revenue HuntFishCamp
Why this matters
This isn’t your average weekend holiday—it runs almost four months. That means:
- If you sell outdoor gear online: Orders shipped to Florida customers may be tax-free if the items qualify.
- If you sell firearms, ammo, or accessories: You’ll need to configure your POS, ecommerce, and ERP systems carefully to avoid charging sales tax during the window.
- If you’re a CPA or controller: Expect questions from clients on eligibility. The holiday is unusual, and errors could trigger refunds or audit flags.
Next steps for sellers shipping to Florida
- Update tax settings for Florida sales starting Sept 8
- Review product SKUs—decide which ones qualify (especially camping/fishing gear with price caps)
- Communicate clearly on your storefront so Florida buyers understand when and why sales tax isn’t charged
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