{"id":112083,"date":"2025-09-08T23:25:29","date_gmt":"2025-09-09T04:25:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/milesfortis.com\/?p=112083"},"modified":"2025-09-08T23:25:29","modified_gmt":"2025-09-09T04:25:29","slug":"112083","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/milesfortis.com\/?p=112083","title":{"rendered":""},"content":{"rendered":"

Florida’s new tax holiday expands to all guns and ammo<\/a><\/p>\n

PINELLAS PARK, Fla. – Florida shoppers are getting another round of tax-free savings, this time on outdoor gear. Beginning Monday, the state\u2019s new sales tax holiday applies to hunting, fishing, and camping supplies.<\/p>\n

But the biggest change: for the first time, firearms and ammunition are included \u2014 and unlike most items, they are not subject to a price cap. That means everything from ammo to high-end rifles will be exempt from sales tax through the end of the year.<\/p>\n

At Bill Jackson\u2019s Gun Shop in Pinellas Park, manager Mike Sfakianos said customers are already preparing, with layaway deposits piling up ahead of the holiday. “Anytime you could save a buck on something, especially these days, it\u2019s a good time,” Sfakianos said.<\/p>\n

<div>Bill Jackson’s Shop for Adventure in Pinellas Park<\/div>
\nBill Jackson’s Shop for Adventure in Pinellas Park
\nThe backstory<\/p>\n

Gov. Ron DeSantis coined it the “Second Amendment Summer Tax Holiday.” It\u2019s part of a broader slate of Florida tax breaks that recently expanded to include hurricane supplies year-round.<\/p>\n

Most outdoor items are capped: tents under $200 and fishing rods under $75, for example. But firearms and accessories come without. 2025 Hunting, Fishing, and Camping Sales Tax Holiday<\/p>\n

The other side<\/p>\n

Not everyone is on board. Critics argue that exempting expensive firearms while capping children\u2019s clothing during the back-to-school tax holiday sends the wrong message. They also question whether shoppers are truly using the purchases for hunting.<\/p>\n

<div>Bill Jackson’s Shop for Adventure in Pinellas Park<\/div>
\nBill Jackson’s Shop for Adventure in Pinellas Park
\nWhat’s next<\/p>\n

The holiday will run through the end of 2025, giving Floridians months to take advantage of the tax-free status on firearms, ammunition, and outdoor equipment.<\/p>\n

The Source<\/p>\n

This reporting is based on FOX 13 coverage, including interviews with local gun shop owners and details released by Florida state officials.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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