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Right to Keep and Bear Arms Amendment
Right to Keep and Bear Arms Amendment
Arkansas · November 3, 2026
What this measure does
Provide that the right to keep and bear arms is "a natural, fundamental, and individual right that shall not be infringed"
A yes vote means
Gun ownership and carrying would be protected as a constitutional right, making it harder for the state to pass or enforce gun regulations.
A no vote means
The constitution remains unchanged, and gun laws can be made or changed through the regular legislative process without this added protection.
Simple explanation
This amendment would add language to the state constitution saying that owning and carrying guns is a basic right that the government can't take away or heavily restrict. Think of it like adding a permanent shield to gun ownership — it would make it much harder for lawmakers to pass new gun control laws.
Who's for it, who's against it
Source: Ballotpedia