Summary
Idaho voters are choosing among six firearms for a proposed official state gun. The vote is nonbinding, and lawmakers could consider a formal designation in 2027 if voters show a clear preference.Key Facts
- House Bill 932 links the proposed designation to the United States’ 250th anniversary and firearms’ roles in American and Idaho history.
- The six choices include two Winchester rifles, a Colt Peacemaker revolver, an M1 Garand, a Colt M1911 pistol and a Remington Model 700 rifle.
- Idaho would become the 12th state with an official firearm if lawmakers approve the designation.
- Eleven states already have official firearms, including Utah and Arizona, which adopted theirs in 2011.
- Idaho House Majority Leader Jason Monks sponsored the measure and said he hoped the vote would encourage turnout.
- The voter selection will not automatically make a firearm Idaho’s official state gun.
- Monks said lawmakers could consider legislation in the 2027 session if voters choose a clear favorite.
- The article reported that Polymarket projections showed the Winchester Model 1873 leading as of Tuesday morning.
