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Senate passes bill designating the Browning 1911 as Utah’s state firearm amid mixed reaction
Summary
The Utah Senate approved House Bill 219 to designate the John M. Browning-designed 1911 pistol as the state firearm after supporters cited historical ties and critics said the designation was unnecessary; the measure passed 20–7 with intent language praising Browning.
Senator John Madsen introduced a bill to designate the John M. Browning-designed 1911 pistol as Utah’s official state firearm, arguing the weapon’s historical significance and the Browning family’s ties to the state.
Supporters, including Madsen and several colleagues, framed the measure as recognizing a national- and state-level historical contribution. "As Utah we…
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