Sales tax break for guns, ammo and accessories in Kansas could weaken firearm safety, critics say

By: Anna Kaminski

Outlets: Kansas Reflector

Published: March 18, 2026

Words: 547

Last Updated: 2 days, 21 hours ago

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TOPEKA — A proposed sales tax break for Kansas gun owners could undermine gun safety goals, according to some opponents, and cut millions in state revenue if passed.

Senate Bill 209 would eliminate the sales taxes on firearms, ammunition, gun accessories, gun safes and safety devices, which is estimated to draw down annual state revenues by — and save gun owners — at least $10 million in its first year.

The bill simultaneously incentivizes …

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