We come to you with concerning information about HB 143.
With the help of our allies at New Hampshire Firearms Coalition, it has come to our attention that wording from a previously defeated bill, SB 23, has been resurrected and added to HB 143.
The wording of HB 143 now pertains to child endangerment.
In short, the wording of this bill is too expansive, and it leaves significant gaps that WILL be used to harm gun owners if it were to pass.
To quote one section of our legal analysis on HB 143:
“The addition of section IV-a, could lead to a de facto safe storage law, because if someone has a loaded firearm that is not “secured” and there are children or incompetents around, you could possibly be in violation of 639.3(IV-a) and guilty of a felony. Your only recourse would be to have your firearms secured at all times, leaving you vulnerable during a self-defense situation where you would need quick access to it.”
To see our full legal analysis on HB 143, click here.
We encourage you to review this document to gain a better understanding of the negative impacts that HB 143 will have.
The report will be heard on June 26th! Using the form above, make sure to send a message to your legislators to reject the Committee of Conference report on HB 143!
