Section 19. Right to Keep and Bear Arms

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Right to Keep and Bear Arms

A well-regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed. The individual right to keep and bear arms shall not be denied or infringed by the State or a political subdivision of the State.

Summary: Right to Bear Arms

Election Date: November 8, 1994

Votes For Ratification: 153300

Votes Against Ratification: 57636

Percent for Ratification: 73%

Percent Against Ratification: 27%

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Amendment Source: 1994 SJR 39

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Right to Keep and Bear Arms

A well-regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed.

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