Florida Governor Ron DeSantis just announced a tax holiday that’s sure to make gun owners smile. The proposed Second Amendment Summer would give shoppers a break from sales taxes on firearms, ammunition, and related gear from Memorial Day through the Fourth of July.
Six weeks of tax-free shopping for all your 2A needs!
What’s the Deal?
If this plan gets the green light, Floridians looking to stock up on guns, ammo, and accessories will get a solid financial break. The governor’s office estimates the tax holiday would save shoppers around $8 million.
While that might not seem like a massive number in the grand scheme of things, for individual gun owners, those savings add up quickly—especially for anyone looking to buy in bulk.
A Pro-2A Budget Move
The tax break comes as part of a broader $115 billion budget proposal, which also includes pay raises for law enforcement and firefighters, continued funding for scholarships, and tax cuts across other sectors.
DeSantis framed the plan as a fiscally responsible way to respect taxpayers while still delivering on major commitments.
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“For six weeks, from Memorial Day to the Fourth of July, you can get your ammunition, your firearms, and your accouterments tax-free,” DeSantis said at the state Capitol this week.
Pushback & Politics
Of course, not everyone is thrilled. Democrats argue the budget neglects other pressing needs, such as increased school funding.
Randi Weingarten of the American Federation of Teachers calls for more money to be spent on schools in response to the latest abysmal national test scores.
— Laura Powell (@LauraPowellEsq) February 1, 2025
I’ll just leave this chart here. pic.twitter.com/U0ytqdt496
Critics say the plan prioritizes guns over social services, but for Florida’s gun owners, this move reinforces DeSantis’ pro-Second Amendment stance and signals continued support for lawful firearm ownership.
What’s Next?
The proposal is still making its way through the legislative process, but given Florida’s Republican-majority legislature, it stands a strong chance of passing. If it does, Floridians can look forward to tax-free gun shopping all summer long.
Whether you’re a first-time buyer or a seasoned collector, this could be the perfect time to grab that new piece for your collection—without the extra cost.
So mark your calendars and get ready for a Second Amendment Summer!
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Just as long as you don’t say gay while you are buying your guns and ammo.
Those seem like two very separate issues and yet you tie them together. Why???
Because Ron De Santis, Kane. I think your boss knows him.
Just because Governor Ron DeSantis has a position two separate issues, that does NOT establish a meaningful link. You have proven my earlier point below restated below.
({[I aint gonne play identity politics with some bogus link to gun ownership as the backdrop. The 2A cause is a one issue fight, leave your other views at the door. Anything short of that is sugar in the gas tank.}])
What you are doing is a common tactic among the left, usurp a legitimate cause and capture that cause to use in another questionable cause. At the same time the legitimate cause is tainted or totally lost.
Thanks once again for proving my point.
about time, the 2a shouldn’t be a financial burden.