Understanding your ballot question: Minnesota Constitutional Amendment

Vote to add language to the Minnesota Constitution: Yes or No

Minnesotans will vote on a proposed constitutional amendment in the general election on November 8, 2022. The amendment would add language to the state constitution that states: "The right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed."

The proposed amendment is in response to a 2020 Minnesota Supreme Court ruling that found the state's existing gun laws do not protect an individual's right to keep and bear arms.

The proposed amendment would make it more difficult for the state to pass gun control laws in the future.

Arguments in favor of the amendment

Supporters of the amendment say it is necessary to protect the rights of law-abiding gun owners.

They argue that the Minnesota Supreme Court's ruling has left the state with some of the weakest gun laws in the country.

They also say that the amendment would make it more difficult for criminals to obtain guns.

Arguments against the amendment

Opponents of the amendment say it is unnecessary and would make it more difficult to pass common-sense gun control laws.

They argue that the Minnesota Supreme Court's ruling does not prevent the state from passing reasonable gun control laws.

They also say that the amendment would make it easier for criminals to obtain guns.

The impact of the amendment

If the amendment is passed, it would be a significant victory for gun rights advocates.

It would make it more difficult for the state to pass gun control laws in the future.

It would also send a message to other states that are considering passing gun control laws.