Proposes a constitutional amendment relating to firearms

This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to protect the right to own and carry firearms for self-defense and to assist civil authorities, while allowing local governments in certain counties and cities to regulate firearm possession. The amendment mandates that any restrictions on these rights must meet a high legal standard known as strict scrutiny and explicitly prohibits the state from refusing to protect these rights against infringement. However, it maintains that laws disarming convicted violent felons or individuals deemed a danger due to mental health issues remain valid. Local jurisdictions retain the authority to create their own firearm regulations, such as permitting systems with fees limited to administrative costs and permit validity periods of no more than five years, provided these rules do not exceed specific penalty limits and recognize permits from other counties.