Post by Logan on Apr 22, 2016 21:17:31 GMT -6
CONCORD — Voting along party lines, the Senate Thursday repealed the requirement to obtain a concealed weapons permit, although the governor says she will veto the bill as she did last year.
House Bill 582 would allow anyone who can legally own a gun to conceal a loaded weapon.
Under current law, a person may carry a loaded weapon that is visible, but a permit is required to carry it concealed.
Supporters say local law enforcement officials have used the process to delay or even block someone with a legal right to own a gun from receiving the permit.
Read more: www.unionleader.com/NH-Senate-approves-constitutional-carry
House Bill 582 would allow anyone who can legally own a gun to conceal a loaded weapon.
Under current law, a person may carry a loaded weapon that is visible, but a permit is required to carry it concealed.
Supporters say local law enforcement officials have used the process to delay or even block someone with a legal right to own a gun from receiving the permit.
Read more: www.unionleader.com/NH-Senate-approves-constitutional-carry