Editing Conscientious objector (section)

===United States===

At least two state constitutions have recognized an individual right not to bear arms.  Pennsylvania's Constitution of 1790 states "Those who conscientiously scruple to bear arms, shall not be compelled to do so; but shall pay an equivalent for personal service."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.paconstitution.org/texts-of-the-constitution/1790-2/|title=Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania – 1790|access-date=21 February 2024}}</ref>  New Hampshire's Constitution of 1784 states "No person, who is conscientiously scrupulous about the lawfulness of bearing arms, shall be compelled thereto."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nh.gov/glance/bill-of-rights.htm|title=State Constitution - Bill of Rights|access-date=21 February 2024}}</ref>