Florida Gun Sales Tax Holiday Favors Big Retailers, Small Shops Say

Florida’s sales tax holiday now exempts guns, ammunition, magazines, optics, and some outdoor gear for four months starting Sept. 1.
Small retailers say the holiday mostly benefits big-box stores, while their higher-priced or limited qualifying items get little advantage.
Outdoor gear has strict price caps, such as sleeping bags under $50, tents under $200, and fishing rods under $75.
Business owners say the tax savings are more meaningful on expensive firearms than on small accessories.
Local shops argue the program needs fewer restrictions to help independent retailers more.

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