Section 6. Right to Bear Arms

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Right to Bear Arms

The individual right of the people to keep and bear arms for security and defense of self, family, others, property, or the state, as well as for other lawful purposes shall not be infringed; but nothing herein shall prevent the legislature from defining the lawful use of arms.

Summary: Right to bear arms

Election Date: November 6, 1984

Votes For Ratification: 370566

Votes Against Ratification: 231413

Percent for Ratification: 62%

Percent Against Ratification: 38%

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Amendment Source: 1984 SJR 3

Effective Date Source: https://vote.utah.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/42/2023/09/1984Gen.pdf

Right to Bear Arms

The people have the right to bear arms for their security and defense, but the Legislature may regulate the exercise of this right by law.

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