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Coverage dated November 8, 2026 to November 9, 2026

Idaho voters choose an official state gun

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The rifle garnered around 31 percent of the vote as of early Wednesday morning.

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  1. Cowboy State Daily

    Idaho Votes For Model 1873 Winchester As State Gun — What Would Wyoming Choose? (opens Cowboy State Daily)

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    Idaho became the 12th state to approve an official state gun last week. Wyoming has yet to do so but Bob Budd says the Model 1894 Winchester rifle might be a good fit. "You can’t find an old Wyoming family that doesn’t have at least one,” he said.

  2. KXAN Austin

    Idaho voters choose an official state gun (opens KXAN Austin)

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    The rifle garnered around 31 percent of the vote as of early Wednesday morning.

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