Making progress

[tombogan03884]

From NRA ILA, but I saw it in the morning paper as well.
They have already passed both houses in the last 2 sessions when we had a Dem majority, but this time we have the votes to over ride Lynches veto

New Hampshire: Pro-Gun Legislation Passes in State House

 

Despite fierce opposition from Governor John Lynch, House Bill 334 and House Bill 536 passed in the state House of Representatives and now go to the state Senate for consideration. It is important that you begin contacting your state Senator and urge him or her to pass and send this important legislation to the Governor:

HB 334 (Cunningham-R), which passed in the state House by a 193 to 122 vote, would strengthen current statewide firearms preemption by further prohibiting local governments or state agencies from enacting ordinances or regulations for the use of firearms. Over the past several years, local government and state agencies have attempted to regulate concealed carry throughout the state of New Hampshire. These types of regulations undermine the fundamental American principle of equal protection under the law for all citizens. HB 334 will ensure uniform firearm laws throughout New Hampshire and guarantee equal rights for all.

HB 536 (Hoell-R), which passed in the state House by a 180 to 144 vote, would repeal the existing law that requires a person to have a concealed firearm license in order to carry concealed. In New Hampshire, existing law allows any law-abiding citizen who can legally own/possess a firearm to carry it openly, either loaded or unloaded, anywhere in the state. This legislation will not change the current permitting system, which will still be required for those who wish to participate in reciprocal concealed carry permit agreements when traveling outside of the state. Additionally, HB 536 clarifies existing law for law-abiding individuals, not engaged in the business of selling pistols or revolvers, to sell a firearm to a non-prohibited person.

[JLawson]

Sounds very promising, Tom.  What details does HB 536 clear up for selling a gun?

[tombogan03884]

FFL's don't need a permit for carry as they are required to at work. Also while private sale is perfectly legal, the way the current  law is written it is ambiguous, it is meant for those in the business but does not specify that.
Some of it is stupid and makes me think the Legislators have no clue what current state law is.
For example they are passing a preemption law.
But the  current law is  "
State Jurisdiction
Section 159:26
    159:26 Firearms, Ammunition, and Knives; Authority of the State. –
    I. To the extent consistent with federal law, the state of New Hampshire shall have authority and jurisdiction over the sale, purchase, ownership, use, possession, transportation, licensing, permitting, taxation, or other matter pertaining to firearms, firearms components, ammunition, firearms supplies, or knives in the state. Except as otherwise specifically provided by statute, no ordinance or regulation of a political subdivision may regulate the sale, purchase, ownership, use, possession, transportation, licensing, permitting, taxation, or other matter pertaining to firearms, firearms components, ammunition, or firearms supplies in the state. Nothing in this section shall be construed as affecting a political subdivision's right to adopt zoning ordinances for the purpose of regulating firearms or knives businesses in the same manner as other businesses or to take any action allowed under RSA 207:59.
    II. Upon the effective date of this section, all municipal ordinances and regulations not authorized under paragraph I relative to the sale, purchase, ownership, use, possession, transportation, licensing, permitting, taxation, or other matter pertaining to firearms, firearm components, ammunition, firearms supplies, or knives shall be null and void.

Source. 2003, 283:2, eff. July 18, 2003. 2011, 139:1, eff. Aug. 6, 2011.

Another dumb part is that they will legalize the "transport of unlicensed guns".
That's great, except NH not only doesn't require licensing, but doesn't have a mechanism in place to do it if you wanted to.