Tennessee Lawmaker Wants A Tax-Free Weekend For Guns And Ammo

NASHVILLE, TN — Tennessee could become the third state to offer a tax-free weekend for firearms and ammunition.

State Rep. Dennis Powers, Republican of Jacksboro, filed a bill this week designating the first weekend in September as a sales-tax holiday, to be called the "Second Amendment Sales Tax Holiday," on the purchase of firearms, including BB guns, and ammunition.

Louisiana and Mississippi already have a tax-free weekend for guns and reloading supplies.

State Sen. Mae Beavers, Republican of Mt. Juliet, is the Senate sponsor of the bill.

For Nashville news and breaking updates, click here to subscribe to the Nashville Patch, or find your local Middle Tennessee Patch here.

Image via Shutterstock