LAKELAND, Fla. ~ LAKELAND, Fla. - Governor Ron DeSantis has announced that Florida's Second Amendment Sales Tax Holiday is back for a second year, providing tax relief on firearms, ammunition, and various hunting, fishing, and camping supplies until December 31. The Governor also took part in the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Florida Archery Center at Tenoroc in Lakeland, which will expand opportunities for Floridians to participate in shooting sports and enjoy the outdoors.

According to Governor DeSantis, "Since I became governor, we have enacted billions of dollars in tax cuts. This year's hunting, fishing and camping sales tax holiday - ongoing through December 31 - will provide Floridians with even more tax relief. We are proud to protect Floridians' Second Amendment rights while helping hunters, anglers, and sportsmen keep more of their hard-earned money."

The Second Amendment Sales Tax Holiday began on September 1 and will run through December 31, 2026. During this time period, Florida will suspend the collection of sales tax on eligible firearms, ammunition and hunting, fishing and camping equipment.

Eligible purchases include ammunition; firearms such as pistols, rifles and shotguns; firearm accessories like holsters, grips, sights, stocks and cleaning kits; bows, crossbows and related accessories; fishing rods, reels, bait and tackle; as well as eligible camping supplies such as tents, sleeping bags, camping stoves and lanterns.

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Following the success of last year's inaugural holiday, Florida has expanded tax relief for 2026. This year's state budget has doubled the eligible price thresholds for fishing bait and tackle to $10 for individual items and $20 for multiple items sold together. Additionally, Florida has expanded tax relief for firearm accessories through a separate sales tax exemption that includes magazines, range bags, firearm barrels,triggers,sling,bipods,and suppressors.

"Consumers can take advantage of the 2026 Hunting, Fishing, and Camping Sales Tax Holiday by purchasing qualifying supplies tax-free from September 1 through December 31," said Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Chief Conservation Officer George Warthen. "Thanks to Governor DeSantis and the Legislature, this is an opportunity to invest in equipment that helps connect people with Florida's great outdoors."

It is estimated that this year's holiday will provide approximately $40 million in tax relief to Florida's hunters, anglers, and sportsmen. When combined with the estimated $45 million in tax relief provided during the inaugural holiday in 2025, Floridians are projected to save nearly $85 million over the first two years of the program.

The Second Amendment Sales Tax Holiday is a testament to Governor DeSantis' commitment to protecting Second Amendment rights and expanding opportunities for Florida's sportsmen. Under his leadership, Florida has enacted Constitutional Carry and eliminated a provision in state law that allowed firearm restrictions to automatically take effect during declared local emergencies. Last year, Governor DeSantis also signed legislation streamlining Florida's concealed weapon licensing process and prohibiting the use of drones to harass individuals on state hunting lands or private shooting ranges.

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Florida has also expanded opportunities for hunters and anglers. Last year, the state brought back the black bear hunt for the first time in a decade, and it will continue this opportunity in 2026. Applications for the 2026 bear hunt are open until September 21, with the statewide hunt scheduled for December 5 through December 27.

In Lakeland, Governor DeSantis broke ground on the new Florida Archery Center at Tenoroc, which was authorized in this year's state budget. Tenoroc currently offers supervised rifle and handgun ranges, sporting clays, 5-stand, trap, air rifle and archery ranges for public use as well as hunter safety students. The new Florida Archery Center will expand Tenoroc's existing offerings while providing more opportunities for Floridians to enjoy shooting sports and safely and responsibly exercise their Second Amendment rights.

A full list of items eligible for the 2026 Hunting, Fishing and Camping Sales Tax Holiday is available at FloridaRevenue.com/HuntFishCamp.

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