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Florida is proposing a "Second Amendment Summer" tax holiday from Memorial Day through July 4th, exempting guns, ammunition, and accessories from sales tax. This initiative, part of Governor DeSantis's budget proposal, aims to save Floridians an estimated $8 million. While FFLs generally support the measure for potential business boosts, gun control advocates oppose it, suggesting tax holidays should focus solely on safes and trigger locks for safe storage.

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.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has proposed a "Second Amendment Summer" tax holiday from May 26, 2025, to July 4, 2025. During this period, sales tax will be waived on firearms, ammunition, and various accessories, potentially saving Floridians and visitors an estimated $8 million. The proposal requires legislative approval but is expected to be popular.

Governor DeSantis of Florida has proposed a "Second Amendment Summer" tax holiday, exempting firearms, ammunition, and accessories from sales tax from Memorial Day to July 4th. This initiative aims to save Floridians an estimated $8 million and is presented as a contrast to gun control measures that impose additional fees. The proposal is expected to pass due to Florida's Republican supermajority.