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Firearms policy ballot measures

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Voters have decided onfirearms policy ballot measures across the U.S. As a state ballot measure topic, firearms policy includes measures that regulate firearms, expanding or restricting access. It also includes measures that establish or amend state constitutional rights related to firearms. The topic is grouped within thesocial issue policy area.

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The following is a list of state ballot measures related to this topic that are certified or potential for this year and future elections:

List of state ballot measures

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2026

  1. Arkansas Right to Keep and Bear Arms Amendment (2026) - On the ballot
  2. Massachusetts Firearm Regulations Referendum (2026) - On the ballot
  3. Missouri Prohibit Minors from Possessing Firearms Amendment (2026) - Potential

2025

  1. Maine Question 2, Extreme Risk Protection Orders to Restrict Firearms and Weapons Access Initiative (2025)Approved

2024

  1. Colorado Proposition KK, Excise Tax on Firearms Dealers, Manufacturers, and Ammunition Vendors Measure (2024)Approved

2022

  1. Iowa Amendment 1, Right to Keep and Bear Arms Amendment (2022)Approved
  2. Oregon Measure 114, Changes to Firearm Ownership and Purchase Requirements Initiative (2022)Approved

2020

  1. Alabama Amendment 5, "Stand Your Ground" Rights in Franklin County Churches Measure (2020)Approved
  2. Alabama Amendment 6, "Stand Your Ground" Rights in Lauderdale County Churches Measure (2020)Approved
  3. Montana LR-130, Limit Local Government Authority to Regulate Firearms Measure (2020)Approved

2018

  1. Washington Initiative 1639, Changes to Gun Ownership and Purchase Requirements Measure (2018)Approved

2016

  1. California Proposition 63, Background Checks for Ammunition Purchases and Large-Capacity Ammunition Magazine Ban (2016)#Path to the ballotApproved
  2. Maine Background Checks for Gun Sales, Question 3 (2016)Defeated
  3. Nevada Background Checks for Gun Purchases, Question 1 (2016)Approved
  4. Washington Individual Gun Access Prevention by Court Order, Initiative 1491 (2016)Approved

2014

  1. Alabama Right to Bear Arms, Amendment 3 (2014)Approved
  2. Missouri Amendment 5, Right to Bear Arms Strict Scrutiny and Unalienable Right Measure (August 2014)Approved
  3. Washington Gun Rights Measure, Initiative 591 (2014)Defeated
  4. Washington Universal Background Checks for Gun Purchases, Initiative 594 (2014)Approved

2012

  1. Louisiana Right to Bear Arms, Amendment 2 (2012)Approved

2010

  1. Kansas Right to Bear Arms Question, Constitutional Amendment Question 1 (2010)Approved

2000

  1. Colorado Amendment 22, Background Checks for Gun Sales Initiative (2000)Approved
  2. Oregon Measure 5, Background Checks for Firearm Transfers Initiative (2000)Approved

1999

  1. Missouri Proposition B, Concealed Firearms Permit Measure (April 1999)Defeated

1998

  1. Florida Amendment 12, Sales of Firearms Amendment (1998)Approved
  2. Wisconsin Question 2, Right to Keep and Bear Arms Amendment (1998)Approved

1997

  1. Washington Initiative 676, Handgun Trigger-Locks and Safety Licenses Measure (1997)Defeated

1994

  1. Alaska Measure 1, Right to Bear Arms Amendment (1994)Approved

1990

  1. Florida Amendment 2, Three Day Waiting Period for Handgun Purchases Amendment (1990)Approved

1988

  1. Maryland Question 3, Prohibit Handguns Not on State Roster Referendum (1988)Approved
  2. Nebraska Initiative Measure 403, Right to Bear Arms Amendment (1988)Approved

1987

  1. Maine Question 12, Alter the Right to Keep and Bear Arms Measure (1987)Approved

1986

  1. New Mexico Ballot Proposal: Right to Keep and Bear Arms (1986)Approved
  2. West Virginia Right to Keep and Bear Arms Amendment, Amendment 1 (1986)Approved

1984

  1. North Dakota Right to Bear Arms Initiative, Measure 3 (1984)Approved
  2. Utah Proposition 5, Permit the Legislature to Define the Lawful Use of Firearms Amendment (1984)Approved

1982

  1. California Proposition 15, Handgun Ownership and Registration Initiative (1982)Defeated
  2. Nevada Question 2, Right to Keep and Bear Arms Amendment (1982)Approved
  3. New Hampshire Right to Bear Arms Amendment (1982)Approved

1978

  1. Idaho Reinforce Right to Bear Arms, SJR 116 (1978)Approved
  2. New Hampshire Right to Bear Arms Amendment (1978)Defeated

1976

  1. Massachusetts Question 5, Handguns Ban Initiative (1976)Defeated

1948

  1. South Dakota Amendment D, Tax on Public Shooting Areas Measure (1948)Approved

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