BRANDON, Mississippi --Gun owners and hunters will get a tax break this weekend as Mississippi's new "Second Amendment Sales Tax Holiday" takes effect Sept. 5-7.

Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves touted the tax holiday during a visit to Van's Sporting Goods in Brandon Wednesday.

"With dove season underway and deer season less than a month away, this weekend is a great time to take advantage of this tax break," Reeves said. "Mississippians love to hunt, and this sales tax holiday makes it a little less expensive to enjoy the outdoors.

"I'm thankful for the support of the National Rifle Association on this effort and many other strong Second Amendment protections we've recently passed."

The three-day sales tax holiday applies to a wide range of weapons, ammunition and hunting gear, including archery equipment. The Mississippi initiative is similar to one in Louisiana.

The sales tax holiday arrives two months before Mississippi voters head to the polls to consider whether hunting and fishing should be guaranteed rights under the state constitution. Reeves supports the amendment.

The Second Amendment Sales Tax Holiday was passed in the 2014 session under Senate Bill 2425, which was authored by Sen. Philip Moran, R-Kiln.

Click here for a full list of items eligible for the sales tax exemption.