Florida’s New 2025 Tax-Free Holiday for Guns, Ammo, Fishing & More

Posted by Bereli on 17th Sep 2025

Florida’s New 2025 Tax-Free Holiday for Guns, Ammo, Fishing & More

Florida has introduced a major change in 2025: for the first time, firearms and ammunition join a broader “Hunting, Fishing & Camping” sales tax holiday. This post explains what qualifies, when it runs, how to save, and what pitfalls to watch out for.

What Is It?

  • Officially, Florida’s Second Amendment Sales Tax Holiday, also referred to as the Hunting, Fishing and Camping Supplies Sales Tax Holiday.
  • Under HB 7031 (2025), the law was passed to allow certain purchases used in hunting, fishing, camping, and Second Amendment related gear (guns, accessories, ammo, etc.) to be purchased tax-free during a defined period.

When Florida Second Amendment Sales Tax Holiday Runs

  • Start: September 8, 2025
  • End: December 31, 2025

So you have nearly four months to take advantage of the tax holiday.

What Items Are Covered / Exempt
Here are the categories and the rules around what qualifies:

CATEGORY   COVERED ITEMS
FIREARMS Pistols, Rifles, Shotguns
AMMUNITION All qualifying ammunition as defined
in Florida statutes
FIREARM ACCESSORIES

Holsters, cleaning kits, sights or optics, stocks,
charging handles, pistol grips, etc.
BOWS & CROSSBOWS And their accessories: arrows, bolts, quivers,
releases, wristguards, etc.
FISHING SUPPLIES

Bait & fishing tackle (if small price), rods & reels;
tackle bags or boxes
CAMPING GEAR Tents, sleeping bags, hammocks, collapsible
chairs, portable stoves etc.

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Price Caps / Conditions

  • Some items are only exempt if they cost up to a certain amount (e.g. tents ≤ $200; rods/reels ≤ $75 individually or ≤ $150 as a set).
  • Bait or fishing tackle must be priced at $5 or less (or $10 or less if packaged together) to be exempt.
  • Camping lanterns/flashlights, tackle boxes or bags have lower caps (≈ $30) for eligibility.

Why This Matters

  • First time ever Florida includes firearms & ammo in a sales tax holiday.
  • Big savings: State economists estimate that Floridians will save about $44.8 million during this holiday.
  • More time to plan: Since the period runs for months, people can shop when items are in stock, compare prices, etc. More convenience than a short-weekend holiday.

What’s Not Covered / Important Limitations
To avoid surprises at checkout, be aware:

  • Rentals or repairs of qualifying items are not exempt.
  • Purchases in certain places like theme parks, airports, entertainment complexes, or public lodging establishments may not qualify.
  • Gift cards: Buying a gift card during the holiday doesn’t matter; what matters is when you purchase the qualifying item. If the item is bought during the holiday with a gift card, it's exempt.
  • Sets: If you buy a set that mixes exempt and non-exempt items, the whole set may be taxed.
  • No need to worry. If you are shipping in Florida, your cart at bereli.com will automatically exclude or include any taxes.

How to Maximize Your Savings During Florida Second Amendment Sales Tax Holiday
Here are tips so you get the biggest benefit:

  1. Make a list of what you need: gun, ammo, accessories, fishing gear etc., then check whether each item meets the price cap and other rules.
  2. Compare retailers — some may run out of stock, some may have markup; also online purchases can qualify as long as order is placed (accepted) within the holiday period.
  3. Buy during sales/promotions: If something you want is already discounted, combine that with the tax exemption to save even more.
  4. Check receipt carefully: make sure the tax is removed. If not, ask for correction or refund.
  5. Plan ahead for accessories: optics, cleaning kits, grips etc. can often be pricey, so tax exemption helps a lot.

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FAQ:

    1. How to save on guns and ammo Florida sales tax holiday?

    2. When is Florida's gun sales tax exemption?

    • Now - December 31, 2025

      3. How can I save even more on items I'm shopping for?

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