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Idaho voters to decide on state gun during midterms

The Independent·Brendan Rascius·about 23 hours ago
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  • Idaho voters will face an advisory ballot question on Election Day to help lawmakers select an official state gun.
  • Voters will choose from six candidate firearms: two Winchester rifles, two Colt handguns, the M1 Garand, and the Remington Model 700.
  • Proponents say the measure honors the historical role of firearms in the state and may help boost voter turnout among Republicans.
  • Critics argue none of the nominated weapons have specific historical ties to Idaho, prompting some locals to suggest writing in a potato gun.
  • If finalized by the state legislature, Idaho will join approximately a dozen other U.S. states with an official state firearm.
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