Proposes a constitutional amendment relating to firearms

This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to protect the right to keep and bear arms for defense and civil duty, while allowing local governments in specific counties and cities to regulate firearms through their own ordinances. The amendment states that restrictions on gun rights must meet a high legal standard called strict scrutiny, but it also permits laws that ban guns for convicted violent felons or individuals deemed a danger due to mental health issues. Local jurisdictions would be able to set rules on carrying, possessing, or transferring guns, including charging fees for permits that only cover administrative costs and issuing permits valid for up to five years. The proposed local regulations must exempt law enforcement officers, judges, and licensed security guards, and penalties for violating these local rules are capped at a $1,000 fine or one year in jail.