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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.

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Written by Alex Lamachenka

Head of DemandGen

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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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