I really gotta know, does this section of the Idaho Constitution mean that police are not allowed to take your firearm unless they are arresting you for committing a felony?
Article 1, SECTION 11. RIGHT TO KEEP AND BEAR ARMS. The people have the
right to keep and bear arms, which right shall not be abridged; but this provision
shall not prevent the passage of laws to govern the carrying of weapons concealed
on the person nor prevent passage of legislation providing minimum sentences for
crimes committed while in possession of a firearm, nor prevent the passage of
legislation providing penalties for the possession of firearms by a convicted felon,
nor prevent the passage of any legislation punishing the use of a firearm. No law
shall impose licensure, registration or special taxation on the ownership or
possession of firearms or ammunition. Nor shall any law permit the confiscation of
firearms, except those actually used in the commission of a felony.
I wouldn't feel comfortable surrenduring my firearm to an officer for any reason. I think this constitutional section makes it pretty clear.
Article 1, SECTION 11. RIGHT TO KEEP AND BEAR ARMS. The people have the
right to keep and bear arms, which right shall not be abridged; but this provision
shall not prevent the passage of laws to govern the carrying of weapons concealed
on the person nor prevent passage of legislation providing minimum sentences for
crimes committed while in possession of a firearm, nor prevent the passage of
legislation providing penalties for the possession of firearms by a convicted felon,
nor prevent the passage of any legislation punishing the use of a firearm. No law
shall impose licensure, registration or special taxation on the ownership or
possession of firearms or ammunition. Nor shall any law permit the confiscation of
firearms, except those actually used in the commission of a felony.
I wouldn't feel comfortable surrenduring my firearm to an officer for any reason. I think this constitutional section makes it pretty clear.