LAKELAND, FL — Gov. Ron DeSantis was in Lakeland Monday morning, where he announced the return of Florida’s Second Amendment Sales Tax Holiday and broke ground on a new archery center at Tenoroc.
The sales tax holiday began Sept. 1 and runs through Dec. 31, 2026. During that period, sales tax will not be collected on eligible firearms, ammunition and a variety of hunting, fishing and camping equipment.
Eligible purchases include firearms such as pistols, rifles and shotguns; ammunition; certain firearm accessories; bows and crossbows; fishing rods, reels, bait and tackle; and qualifying camping supplies such as tents, sleeping bags, camping stoves and lanterns.
“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,” DeSantis said.
Florida expanded the tax relief for 2026, doubling eligible price thresholds for fishing bait and tackle to $10 for individual items and $20 for multiple items sold together. The state also expanded a separate sales tax exemption for firearm accessories, including magazines, range bags, barrels, triggers, slings, bipods and suppressors.
State officials estimate this year’s holiday will provide approximately $40 million in tax relief. Combined with an estimated $45 million in savings during the inaugural holiday in 2025, the state projects nearly $85 million in tax relief over the program’s first two years.
While in Lakeland, DeSantis also broke ground on the new Florida Archery Center at Tenoroc, a project 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. The new center is expected to expand the facility’s archery offerings and provide additional opportunities for shooting sports.
The Second Amendment Sales Tax Holiday continues through Dec. 31.
