Issue 2: Right to Keep and Bear Arms Constitutional Amendment
Source: arkansasonline.com
What does this measure do?
Opposes: Gun Control
Expands the state constitution's right to keep and bear arms to cover hunting, recreation, and any lawful purpose, plus ammunition and accessories, and calls it a fundamental individual right that shall not be infringed. It costs you nothing; it could make gun regulations harder to uphold in court.
Proposed by: Arkansas General Assembly (Senate Joint Resolution 11, Sen. John Payton and dozens of co-sponsors)
Sen. Payton is a Republican from Senate District 22 (Wilburn). Fifteen senators and most House members signed on. It would widen the state's gun-rights wording.
Source: news.ballotpedia.org
A YES vote means
Gun rights get stronger constitutional protection, and state gun laws face a tougher test in court.
A NO vote means
The constitution keeps its current one-line right to bear arms for the common defense.
Sources: uaex.uada.edu · sos.arkansas.gov · ballotpedia.org
Source: uaex.uada.edu