(Missourinet) – State sales tax would not be charged on new firearms purchased in Missouri the Saturday following July fourth under a bill being offered by Representative Jered Taylor (R-Nixa).

“It’s difficult sometimes to purchase a firearm, just the cost. So, I want to make it a bit little easier for those who decide they want to carry and they want to protect themselves if the need arises,” said Taylor.

He chose the Saturday after Independence Day for a reason.

“The July fourth weekend was a great weekend to do that,” said Taylor. “It highlights the freedoms that we have and the freedoms that we’ve been given.”

Taylor expects an increase in revenue from a sales tax holiday on firearms.

“I think it could definitely increase purchases of new firearms in the state of Missouri,” said Taylor. “I think there are probably residents of other states that would come to Missouri for this. There are few, if any, states that have similar legislation.”

Taylor said local governments could opt out of charging local sales tax.

“I know that there is always going to be opposition to second amendment issues,” said Taylor. “I think that there are law abiding citizens who desire to have a firearm for their safety and their family’s safety.”

This is the first time that Taylor has offered this bill. His proposal would not apply to gun accessory and ammunition sales.

“I know that there is always going to be opposition to second amendment issues,” said Taylor. “I think that there are law abiding citizens who desire to have a firearm for their safety and their family’s safety.”