Issue 2Constitutional amendment · Put on the ballot by lawmakers
Stronger right to bear arms
Explain it like I'm 5
This changes the Constitution to say gun rights are natural, basic, personal rights that must not be infringed. It also names hunting, recreation, ammunition, parts, and accessories.
Yes vote
Expanding Arkansas constitutional language protecting the individual right to keep and bear arms for lawful purposes.
No vote
Keeping the current Arkansas constitutional language on bearing arms for common defense.
The question to ask yourself
Do you prefer stronger constitutional gun protections or more room for future firearm regulation?
The case for
- Gives stronger constitutional protection to lawful gun ownership.
- Explicitly includes ammunition, firearm parts, and accessories.
- Recognizes hunting and recreation as well as defense.
Backed by: No organized campaign found
The case against
- Broader language could lead courts to question more firearm-safety laws.
- The amendment does not explain how its absolute-sounding terms will apply.
- Constitutional rules are harder to adjust than ordinary gun laws.
Opposed by: No organized opposition found
- Money
- No direct state cost or tax effect is estimated in the ballot materials.
- Don't be misled
- Claims that a yes vote automatically repeals every gun law are misleading because the measure does not identify laws to repeal, although its scope could be litigated.