Overview

• The exemption runs through December 31 and covers firearms, ammunition, accessories, and selected camping, fishing, and hunting gear subject to price limits for certain items.
• DeSantis tied the launch to an open-carry push, but the effort is stalled as Senate President Ben Albritton cites opposition from the state sheriffs' association.
• State economists estimate a $34.6 million hit to state revenue and $10.2 million to local revenue, with about $44.8 million in consumer savings.
• Retailers and range operators anticipate stronger sales and more range activity, noting ammunition remains costly since the pandemic.
• Democratic lawmakers and advocacy groups criticize the policy on public-safety grounds, while the tax break is open to out-of-state buyers in a market that ranked second nationally with an estimated 1.22 million guns sold in 2024.