There are 44 state constitutions that all affirm an individual right to bear arms, as typified by article 1 section 24 of the WA state constitution, newer than the federal bill of rights by 102 years, and in the same unamended form as it was when drafted in 1889: 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. leg.wa.gov/LAWSANDAGENCYRULES/Pages/constitution.
Posted on: Tue, 11 Mar 2014 05:39:10 +0000