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.