Local New Hampshire Representative Knocks Her Concealed Handgun Out Of Its Holster

By James England

CONCORD, NEW HAMPSHIRE — A local New Hampshire representative accidentally dislodged her concealed carry handgun from its holster while trying to remove her backpack in a hurry.

According to the Concord Monitor, the gun did not discharge and was barely noticed when it hit the ground with a thud. The meeting was about expanding full-day kindergarten. There were kids reportedly in attendance.

via the Concord Monitor

“I apologize,” the Milford Republican said. “I don’t normally carry a backpack. I guess that’s not a good combination. Lesson learned.”

Despite no harm coming to anyone, it was certainly embarrassing for the representative and her colleagues were quick to speak stern words to her behind closed doors.

House Speaker Shawn Jasper issued a statement later, saying he had met with Halstead and “impressed upon her that, while no harm came from this incident, her lack of control is unacceptable.”

New Hampshire lets its representatives and the public carry guns inside the State House and Legislative House.

State Rep. Carolyn Halstead (R-Milford) immediately accepted responsibility for her actions and has said she intends to work with firearms instructors to prevent anything like that happening again. She admitted that she takes personal defense courses involving firearms and obviously …Read the Rest

Source:: Concealed Nation