Victory in Londonderry
We have some good news to
report.
Recently we were made aware the Chief of Police in Londonderry was violating state law relative to the issuance of pistol licenses.
He was requiring photo documentation of who you are, in direct violation of the law, which states: "No photograph...shall be required".
He also stated licenses would be issued or denied in 14 "business days" not the 14 calendar days allowed by statute.
To get your license, the Chief was also requiring an additional form be signed, also not permitted under state law.
The NH Firearms Coalition took action to stop his abuse of power. JR Hoell, Board Member and Secretary of NHFC, scheduled a meeting with the Selectmen and informed the town of the violations of the law.
NHFC then worked with the Police Chief to draft a new policy for issuing licenses. Chief Hart has agreed to abide by the law in issuing licenses.
NHFC was also able to get a commitment from the Chief that anyone who supplied their photograph, or a copy of their drivers license, who wishes the copy to be destroyed, need only contact the police department. If you live in Londonderry, and have supplied a photo id to obtain a pistol license, and you wish to have the copy of your photo id destroyed, you can contact Chief William Hart (whart@londonderrynh.org) or Captain Jerry Dussault(gdussault@londonderrynh.org).
In the future, the Londonderry police will request "positive identification", but will not retain copies of it. If you have a different experience please contact us.
We have posted a copy of the new policy on our website: http://www.nhfc-ontarget.org/2009Alerts/londonderry_police_form.pdf
We would like to thank the member, M.L. of Londonderry, who brought this situation to our attention. The vigilance of our members is what makes us effective in protecting your Second Amendment Rights. If you have problems with your police chief not issuing licenses correctly under the law, let us know.
With the help of concerned members like you, we are able to protect your rights. Help us do that by signing up a friend to join you as a member of the New Hampshire Firearms Coalition.
Yours In Liberty,
Jonathan R. Evans, Esq.
President, NHFC
P.S Please join NHFC by going to http://www.nhfc-ontarget.org/Membership_Application.html
P.P.S. Please forward this alert to all your friends, ask them to join NHFC as well.
P.P.S. As you know, NHFC is completely dependent on the generosity of its members. It is only with your help we are able to accomplish what we do.
Few people can afford to donate every time I ask, and I wouldn't expect anything different.
Even so, your generosity keeps us rolling and allows our group to expand. If you'd like to contribute to NHFC today please send you donation to:
NHFC
PO Box 7182
Milford, NH 03055
Up to home
Recently we were made aware the Chief of Police in Londonderry was violating state law relative to the issuance of pistol licenses.
He was requiring photo documentation of who you are, in direct violation of the law, which states: "No photograph...shall be required".
He also stated licenses would be issued or denied in 14 "business days" not the 14 calendar days allowed by statute.
To get your license, the Chief was also requiring an additional form be signed, also not permitted under state law.
The NH Firearms Coalition took action to stop his abuse of power. JR Hoell, Board Member and Secretary of NHFC, scheduled a meeting with the Selectmen and informed the town of the violations of the law.
NHFC then worked with the Police Chief to draft a new policy for issuing licenses. Chief Hart has agreed to abide by the law in issuing licenses.
NHFC was also able to get a commitment from the Chief that anyone who supplied their photograph, or a copy of their drivers license, who wishes the copy to be destroyed, need only contact the police department. If you live in Londonderry, and have supplied a photo id to obtain a pistol license, and you wish to have the copy of your photo id destroyed, you can contact Chief William Hart (whart@londonderrynh.org) or Captain Jerry Dussault(gdussault@londonderrynh.org).
In the future, the Londonderry police will request "positive identification", but will not retain copies of it. If you have a different experience please contact us.
We have posted a copy of the new policy on our website: http://www.nhfc-ontarget.org/2009Alerts/londonderry_police_form.pdf
We would like to thank the member, M.L. of Londonderry, who brought this situation to our attention. The vigilance of our members is what makes us effective in protecting your Second Amendment Rights. If you have problems with your police chief not issuing licenses correctly under the law, let us know.
With the help of concerned members like you, we are able to protect your rights. Help us do that by signing up a friend to join you as a member of the New Hampshire Firearms Coalition.
Yours In Liberty,
Jonathan R. Evans, Esq.
President, NHFC
P.S Please join NHFC by going to http://www.nhfc-ontarget.org/Membership_Application.html
P.P.S. Please forward this alert to all your friends, ask them to join NHFC as well.
P.P.S. As you know, NHFC is completely dependent on the generosity of its members. It is only with your help we are able to accomplish what we do.
Few people can afford to donate every time I ask, and I wouldn't expect anything different.
Even so, your generosity keeps us rolling and allows our group to expand. If you'd like to contribute to NHFC today please send you donation to:
NHFC
PO Box 7182
Milford, NH 03055