Idaho Voters to Decide on Official State Firearm Measure
Idaho voters will be asked to decide in November on a ballot measure to designate a specific firearm as the official state gun.

Spokane, WA, September 23, 2026 —
This November, voters in Idaho will have the opportunity to weigh in on a ballot measure that proposes designating a specific type of firearm as the official state gun. The initiative will be presented to the electorate for a decision during the general election.
The specifics of which particular firearm would be designated as the official state gun are not detailed in the information available about the ballot measure. Furthermore, the exact wording of the ballot measure that voters will consider has not been provided. The process for how this measure qualified for the ballot and the entities or individuals who initiated it are also not stated.
Details regarding the legislative or signature-gathering process that led to this measure being placed on the November ballot have not been publicly disclosed. Information concerning the potential implications or intended purpose behind designating a specific firearm as the official state gun is also not available. The exact date or timeline beyond “November” for when voters will cast their ballots is not specified.
As this is a matter for voter determination, the outcome will depend on the results of the election. Further details regarding the specific firearm in question, the proponents of the measure, and the campaign surrounding it are expected to emerge as the election approaches.
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