Idaho voters will have a lot to vote on this November, including the state gun. There’s an advisory question on the ballot that asks, “Which of the following guns should be designated as the state gun of Idaho.”
The choices, as they appear on the ballot, are:
-Winchester Model 1894 (.30-30)
-Winchester Model 1873 (.44-40)
-1873 Colt Single Action Army Revolver “Peacemaker” (.45 Colt)
-M1 Garand rifle (.30-06)
-Colt M1911 .45 automatic Colt pistol (.45 ACP)
-Remington Model 700 bolt-action rifle (.30-06)
Since it’s an advisory vote, it is non-binding but will be used to advise the state legislature on what voters prefer.
Eleven states have an official state firearm. Utah was the first in 2011, establishing the M1911 pistol as its state gun.
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