Sales tax break for guns, ammo and accessories in Kansas could weaken firearm safety, critics say
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By Anna Kaminski
Published on March 18, 2026.
A proposed sales tax break for Kansas gun owners could undermine gun safety goals and potentially cut millions in state revenue, according to critics. The bill would eliminate sales taxes on firearms, ammunition, gun accessories, gun safes and safety devices, which is estimated to draw down annual state revenues and save gun owners at least $10 million in its first year. Critics argue that the bill incentivizes firearms and safety equipment purchases, ignoring other states that exempt only safety devices. The League of Kansas Municipalities has requested a five-year sunset to the bill's effectiveness and suggested that a tax relief policy should be standard policy for all tax exemptions.
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