House Bill Would Give Tax Break To Gun Buyers, Club Members
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TALLAHASSEE (CBSMiami/AP) -- The Florida Legislature has its sights on a tax breaks for gun buyers and skeet shooting club members.
A tax cut package proposed in the state House would exempt gun and skeet shooting club membership fees from sales taxes and provide a tax holiday July 4 for camping gear. The bill says that includes rifles, shotguns and ammunition.
State officials estimate the club membership exemption will cut state and local revenue by $1.2 million. Rep. Matt Gaetz says it's a good idea because gun clubs promote safety.
So far this year, the Legislature has killed a bill to outlaw backyard shooting ranges and is advancing bills to allow guns to be carried on college campuses and by designated individuals in public schools.
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