Idaho voters focused on the real issues during midterms, like choosing the Winchester 1873 as their state gun
Tuesday's midterm elections were a bit of a bloodbath for the Republican Party.
If you're a conservative, chances are you are looking for any silver lining to cope with the fact that Democrats took the GOP behind the woodshed last night.
I'm here to tell you it wasn't all bad, though, as states like Tennessee and Florida are still looking pretty red, so there's no need to get too down in the dumps.
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The midterm elections heat up as voters will return to the polls in 2026. (Aaron Schwartz/Bloomberg via Getty Images; Melissa Sue Gerrits/Getty Images)
One state that certainly has voters with their priorities straight is Idaho, and I'm not just saying that because their state GOP incumbents completed a clean sweep at the polls.
It seems the voters all throughout The Gem State were focused on the real issues that have been at the top of everyone's mind.
Not healthcare or grocery prices, but rather which firearm would become the official state gun of Idaho.
No, I'm not kidding.
A man draws a Glock .45 from an inside-the-waistband holster under his leather jacket. Under Hawaii's new concealed carry rules, law-abiding gun owners cannot bring firearms to privately owned property that is open to the public without express permission to do so. (iStock)
Six different firearms were presented on the ballot, presenting quite a grab bag of options, from a Colt .45 to an M1 Garand.
And the winner is...
And what a winner we have!
The Winchester Model 1873, aka "The Gun that Won the West," is now the official state gun of Idaho.
Man, what a crushing blow for the "Peacemaker," I was sure he was going to pull away late.
In all seriousness, that's a pretty cool thing to say.
Some states have an official marine mammal or dessert, but Idaho has a state gun.
The Idaho state capitol building in Boise, Idaho. (Getty Images)
It’s actually not uncommon, either, as 11 U.S. states now have an official firearm.
Most of the states on the list are pretty predictable, including Texas and West Virginia. I was surprised to see Pennsylvania included, though, while my beloved Sunshine State is nowhere to be found.
Regardless, whenever your conservative buddies get a little down in the dumps this week, just remind them that Idaho now has a state gun.
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