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Idaho Voters Will Be Asked to Pick State's Official Gun in November
The nonbinding measure would guide lawmakers as they consider six historic firearms, including the Winchester Model 1873 and Colt M1911.
- On the 2026 ballot, Idaho voters are weighing an advisory question to select an official state gun from six historical firearms, though the vote is purely advisory and results will guide future legislative action.
- House Majority Leader Jason Monks, R-Meridian, championed the initiative as a "simple way of encouraging voter turnout" while curating a list emphasizing historical significance over modern popularity.
- Options include the Winchester Model 1873, known as the "Gun That Won the West," which curator Danny Michael of the Cody Firearms Museum described as part of a "smattering of well-known American guns."
- Ten other states have already declared official firearms, according to the National Rifle Association, positioning Idaho among an expanding group of states recognizing firearms as official symbols.
- Reflecting Idaho's strong gun-ownership protections, General Manager Ryan Horsley of Red's Trading Post noted all options have "proven their staying power," embodying the state's cultural identity.
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