New Hampshire Senate To Hear Three Gun Control Bills

By Tom Knighton

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New Hampshire’s state motto is “Live Free or Die.”

It’s a noble sentiment and one that has historically described the state’s politics to some degree. Despite their location in the northeastern United States, it’s far more likely than its neighbors to back Republican candidates and has long been one of the most pro-gun states in the nation. New Hampshire’s gun laws, or lack thereof, tends to be a role model for other pro-gun states to follow.

But that may be about to change as the state Senate is set to hear three gun control bills.

Three bills aimed at tightening New Hampshire’s gun laws were heard by a New Hampshire Senate committee today. The hearing revealed a sharp divide on policies that may get decided by Governor Chris Sununu.

One bill would mandate background checks on all gun sales; another would create a seven-day waiting period between the purchase and delivery of a firearm.

The third would limit the carrying of firearms on school property to law enforcement, members of the military and those authorized by the local school board.

Unsurprisingly, anti-gun lawmakers are touting these as “common sense” measures meant to keep New Hampshire residents safe. Of course, thanks …Read the Rest

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