Alabama Lawmakers Advance Second Amendment Sales Tax Holiday Bill

February 20, 2026
9:50 am

▶

Listen to Article

Alabama lawmakers are firing on all cylinders for gun owners, advancing House Bill 360 to create a dedicated Second Amendment Sales Tax Holiday for firearms, ammo, and hunting gear. Sponsored by State Rep. Chris Sells (R-Greenville), the bill sailed through the House Ways and Means Education Committee last week, setting the stage for what could become an annual event—think Black Friday for the Second Amendment, but without the crowds of soccer moms fighting over flat-screens. This isn't just a feel-good perk; it's a strategic tax break timed perfectly for back-to-school... er, back-to-the-range season, potentially saving Alabamians hundreds on ARs, shotguns, and optics during a weekend blitz. Digging deeper, this move flips the script on anti-gun narratives that paint firearm taxes as sin taxes to curb ownership. Alabama's already a 2A stronghold—no permit needed for concealed carry, constitutional carry on the books—but HB 360 weaponizes fiscal policy to supercharge participation. Imagine the ripple effects: first-time buyers dipping toes into ownership without the sticker shock, hunters stocking up pre-season, and local FFLs seeing sales spikes that bolster rural economies. It's clever red-state jujitsu, subsidizing self-defense and sport without direct spending, while states like California bleed businesses with their draconian regs. Critics might whine about arming chaos, but data from similar holidays (like Texas's fishing tackle breaks) shows zero crime upticks—just more law-abiding folks exercising rights. For the national 2A community, Alabama's play is a blueprint worth copying. As federal overreach looms under potential Harris-Walz fever dreams, states like this are fortifying the ramparts. If HB 360 hits the governor's desk (fingers crossed for Kay Ivey's signature), expect copycats in Texas, Florida, and beyond—turning tax codes into freedom amplifiers. Gun owners, mark your calendars: this could be the spark that makes 2025 the year tax holiday means more than beach towels. Stay vigilant, stock smart, and celebrate when policy puts America First... and armed.

Best FFL Software Ranked and Compared!

Digging deeper, this move flips the script on anti-gun narratives that paint firearm taxes as sin taxes to curb ownership. Alabama’s already a 2A stronghold—no permit needed for concealed carry, constitutional carry on the books—but HB 360 weaponizes fiscal policy to supercharge participation. Imagine the ripple effects: first-time buyers dipping toes into ownership without the sticker shock, hunters stocking up pre-season, and local FFLs seeing sales spikes that bolster rural economies. It’s clever red-state jujitsu, subsidizing self-defense and sport without direct spending, while states like California bleed businesses with their draconian regs. Critics might whine about arming chaos, but data from similar holidays (like Texas’s fishing tackle breaks) shows zero crime upticks—just more law-abiding folks exercising rights.

For the national 2A community, Alabama’s play is a blueprint worth copying. As federal overreach looms under potential Harris-Walz fever dreams, states like this are fortifying the ramparts. If HB 360 hits the governor’s desk (fingers crossed for Kay Ivey’s signature), expect copycats in Texas, Florida, and beyond—turning tax codes into freedom amplifiers. Gun owners, mark your calendars: this could be the spark that makes 2025 the year tax holiday means more than beach towels. Stay vigilant, stock smart, and celebrate when policy puts America First… and armed.

Share this story