January 24, 2006 Bill Status Report
SB318 is an
initiative of the New Hampshire Firearms Coalition, Inc.
The Senate Judiciary Committee hearing took place January 19,
2006. This is very important legislation for New Hampshire
citizens. It will allow you to protect yourself and your loved
ones at home and away - even in your vehicle. Expect opposition
to this from various groups. Please contact the
members of the Senate Judiciary Committee and ask that they vote
the bill "ought to pass".
Click here for email list of Judiciary Committee Members.
SB348 is an initiative of the New Hampshire Firearms Coalition, Inc. We would like to make certain that confiscation of firearms during a "so called" state of emergency never happens within the borders of New Hampshire like it did in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina. There may be a friendly amendment coming forward to strengthen the legislation. Watch this page.
HB1369 - The New Hampshire Firearms Coalition, Inc. is opposed to HB1369 as written. It was supposedly introduced to stop the posting of "no guns" signs on public property. However, it is poorly written and would actually authorize the use of more "no guns" signs. At the January 19, 2006 public hearing before the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee, an NHFC representative proposed an amendment that would correct the bill and strengthen current pre-emption law.
Click here for email list of Judiciary Committee Members.
SB348 is an initiative of the New Hampshire Firearms Coalition, Inc. We would like to make certain that confiscation of firearms during a "so called" state of emergency never happens within the borders of New Hampshire like it did in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina. There may be a friendly amendment coming forward to strengthen the legislation. Watch this page.
HB1369 - The New Hampshire Firearms Coalition, Inc. is opposed to HB1369 as written. It was supposedly introduced to stop the posting of "no guns" signs on public property. However, it is poorly written and would actually authorize the use of more "no guns" signs. At the January 19, 2006 public hearing before the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee, an NHFC representative proposed an amendment that would correct the bill and strengthen current pre-emption law.
HB1386 - This bill
poses a threat to New Hampshire’s pistol / revolver
license. It would change the license to an all
encompassing
“weapons” license by allowing the holder to carry automatic
(switchblades) and double edged knives. The New
Hampshire pistol / revolver license has been a firearms license
for 83 years and it has worked well. If the proponents are
interested in authorizing the carry of certain types of knives they
should be honest and seek a repeal of R.S.A. 159:16. The committee hearing was on
January 19, 2006 and NHFC representatives explained that HB1386 will
weaken our "best in the nation" pistol / revolver
license. We are aggressively pursuing this and will
keep you informed.
HB1389 - Opposed by The New Hampshire Firearms Coalition, Inc. This bill is poorly drafted and like HB1369 this bill actually could put more restrictions on carrying firearms. Current law already addresses carrying firearms in vehicles.
The text of all bills may be found at: http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/ns/billstatus/default.asp
HB1389 - Opposed by The New Hampshire Firearms Coalition, Inc. This bill is poorly drafted and like HB1369 this bill actually could put more restrictions on carrying firearms. Current law already addresses carrying firearms in vehicles.
The text of all bills may be found at: http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/ns/billstatus/default.asp