State Constitutions on being armed
- Luminary Starr
- Jul 3, 2021
- 1 min read
This is it, state by state. I've included the first few, alphabetically. Check the link for the rest.
Alabama: That every citizen has a right to bear arms in defense of himself and the state.
Alaska: A well-regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed. The individual right to keep and bear arms shall not be denied or infringed by the State or a political subdivision of the State.
Arizona: The right of the individual citizen to bear arms in defense of himself or the State shall not be impaired, but nothing in this section shall be construed as authorizing individuals or corporations to organize, maintain, or employ an armed body of men.
Arkansas: The citizens of this State shall have the right to keep and bear arms for their common defense.
[CA doesn't have any...what a surprise! Same with NY]
Colorado: The right of no person to keep and bear arms in defense of his home, person and property, or in aid of the civil power when thereto legally summoned, shall be called in question; but nothing herein contained shall be construed to justify the practice of carrying concealed weapons.
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