(WHTM)– A Pennsylvania lawmaker is proposing a six-month sales tax holiday on firearms and ammunition.
The legislation, proposed by State Rep. Chad Reichard (R-90), would authorize a six-month sales tax holiday in Pennsylvania on firearms and ammunition from July 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026.
Rep. Reichard argues that the right to bear arms is a fundamental part of U.S. society, and families in rural Pennsylvania use hunting as a means for wildlife management and sustenance. He said it is the “perfect time” to adopt the sales tax holiday.
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A sales tax holiday is a period when selected goods are exempt from state sales taxes, according to the Tax Foundation.
“The right to bear arms is a fundamental part of our society; a right that is enshrined in both the federal constitution and in the Commonwealth’s constitution. Further, many families in rural Pennsylvania utilize hunting as a means, not only of sound wildlife management, but also for sustenance. That is why now is the perfect time to adopt a six month sales tax holiday on all firearms and ammunition, similar to several other states,” Rep. Reichard said.
The bill has not yet been submitted for introduction.
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