Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has proposed a 'Second Amendment Summer' initiative, including a gun tax holiday from Memorial Day to July 4th, 2025, waiving sales tax on firearms, ammunition, and accessories. This initiative prompts a discussion on the constitutionality of taxing firearms, distinguishing between generally applicable sales taxes and targeted taxes on constitutionally protected activities. The legal framework, drawing from cases like Minneapolis Star and Harper v. Board of Elections, suggests targeted taxes on protected rights are unconstitutional, while generally applicable taxes are permissible.
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