There’s a new kid on the block.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Monday, Sept. 8, a new sales tax holiday that went into effect immediately.
The “first-ever Second Amendment Sales Tax Holiday” will suspend the collection of sales taxes on the retail sale of items needed for hunting, fishing, or camping.
The sales tax holiday, which lasts until Dec. 31, is listed on the Florida Department of Revenue’s website as the “Hunting, Fishing and Camping Sales Tax Holiday.”
Here’s what to know about the tax holiday.
When is the Florida Hunting, Fishing and Camping sales-tax holiday?
The Florida sales-tax holiday on specific hunting, fishing and camping supplies will run from Monday, Sept. 8, through Wednesday, Dec. 31.
Florida Gov. DeSantis calls tax holiday ‘first-ever Second Amendment Sales Tax Holiday’
In a post on X and Facebook Sept. 8, DeSantis said:
“Thanks to Florida’s strong financial position, we’ve been able to deliver billions of dollars in tax relief. We’re committed to helping Floridians keep more of their hard-earned money, and the Second Amendment Sales Tax Holiday is one way to do that.
“From now until December 31, Floridians can purchase tax-free firearms, ammunition, and other supplies for hunting, fishing, and camping.
“Florida is a great state for outdoor adventure and exercising your Second Amendment rights, and we’re working to keep it that way.”
Get half-price range passes in Florida. Here’s when, where
In addition to several of Florida’s state shooting sports ranges being free year-round, “we are also announcing that during this sales tax holiday, we will further commemorate our constitutional rights as we approach the 250th Anniversary of our Nation’s founding by providing half-priced range passes for various public ranges across the state,” DeSantis said.
Those dates and locations include:
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Oct. 12 (for Columbus Day): At all ranges
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Oct. 25: At the Tenoroc Shooting Center in Lakeland and the Bay County Shooting Range in Panama City Beach
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Nov. 22 (for Thanksgiving): At the Triple N. Ranch Shooting Range in St. Cloud and the Palm Beach County Shooting Sports Complex in West Palm Beach.
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Dec. 6: At the Tenoroc Shooting Center in Lakeland and the Bay County Shooting Range in Panama City Beach
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Dec. 20 (for Christmas): At the Triple N. Ranch Shooting Range in St. Cloud and the Palm Beach County Shooting Sports Complex in West Palm Beach.
Florida will celebrate America’s veterans and the freedom they have preserved for us by providing free range passes to all veterans at all ranges on Sunday, Nov. 9, in honor of Veterans Day, DeSantis said.
Florida offering gold sportsman license for half price
DeSantis also announced that, “in honor of America250, Florida will be offering the usual $500 ‘five-year gold sportsman license‘ for $250 — cutting those costs in honor of the founding of the republic and our constitutional right to bear arms.”
What can you buy tax free during the Florida Hunting, Fishing and Camping sales-tax holiday?
The Florida sales-tax holiday on specific hunting, fishing and camping supplies will run from Monday, Sept. 8, through Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025.
The 2025 Florida sales-tax holiday on hunting, camping and fishing supplies is broken down by category. Here’s what you can buy tax free from Sept. 8 through Dec. 31.
The sales tax holiday does not apply to the rental or repair of any of the qualifying items.
Hunting supplies to buy tax free in Florida from Sept. 8-Dec. 31, 2025
Qualifying hunting supplies to purchase tax free include:
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Ammunition, as defined in section 790.001(1) in the Florida statutes, which is any object consisting of all of the following:
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A fixed metallic or nonmetallic hull or casing containing a primer
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One or more projectiles, one or more bullets, or shot
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Firearms, including:
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Any weapon designed to expel a projectile by an explosive
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Pistols, rifles, and shotguns
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Firearm accessories, including:
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Bow and crossbow accessories, including:
Fishing supplies to buy tax free in Florida from Sept. 8-Dec. 31, 2025
Qualifying fishing supplies to purchase tax free include:
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Bait and fishing tackle priced at $5 or less (or $10 or less when sold as a set)
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Tackle boxes or tackle bags priced at $30 or less
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Rods and reels priced at $75 or less, or $150 or less if sold as a set
Camping supplies to buy tax free in Florida from Sept. 8-Dec. 31, 2025
Qualifying camping supplies to purchase tax free include:
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Flashlights or camping lanterns priced at $30 or less
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Camping stoves, collapsible chairs, portable hammocks, and sleeping bags priced at $50 or less
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Tents priced at $200 or less
Does the Florida sales tax exemption apply to items I buy online?
Yes. Eligible items are exempt when the order is accepted by the marketplace provider or remote seller during the sales tax holiday period for immediate shipment, even if delivery is made after the sales tax holiday period.
This article originally appeared on Naples Daily News: Florida sales tax holiday for hunting, fishing, camping gear, guns
