Honorable Committee Members, I urge you to vote Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL) on HB 1049, which would impose government-mandated storage requirements for firearms. This legislation poses serious constitutional and safety concerns: • Violates Supreme Court precedent that storage requirements cannot prevent immediate access for self-defense • Creates dangerous delays when law-abiding citizens need to defend themselves and their families • Imposes criminal penalties on constitutional rights, turning law-abiding gun owners into criminals • Represents government overreach into the privacy of New Hampshire homes • Fails to address actual criminal behavior while burdening responsible gun owners New Hampshire has a proud tradition of respecting Second Amendment rights and trusting its citizens to make responsible decisions about their personal property and family safety. HB 1049 abandons these principles in favor of ineffective feel-good legislation that will only harm law-abiding citizens. The right to keep and bear arms includes the right to have those arms readily available for their intended lawful purposes, including self-defense. Storage mandates that interfere with this fundamental right are both unconstitutional and dangerous. I respectfully urge you to reject HB 1049 and preserve New Hampshire's commitment to constitutional rights and individual liberty. Respectfully, Arthur Norton Gilford, NH
HB1049
House · 2026 sessionDemocraticDied in HouseSafe firearm storage requirements
AIRequires firearms to be securely stored to prevent access by minors and unauthorized users, mandates that a locking safety device accompany firearm sales, and expands criminal penalties for negligent firearm storage.
relative to storage requirements for firearms.
Status
Committee recommended Inexpedient to Legislate; died at adjournment · February 24, 2026- ✓Introduced
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Division of testimony
384 submissionsHatched = form letter · 151 of 384 written submissions (39%) came from organized campaigns
Argument digest · AI-generated
from 42 of 192 written submissionsHB1049 would impose government storage requirements for firearms. Supporters frame it as a common-sense child-safety measure that would reduce accidental deaths, injuries, and school shootings, while opponents argue it is an unconstitutional infringement on the right to immediate self-defense access that would criminalize responsible gun owners for vague or unintended violations.
- Reduces accidental deaths and injuries among childrenSupport10 of 42 reviewed
Many submitters argue secure storage prevents children and teens from accessing and misusing firearms, citing studies and personal accounts of accidental shootings involving minors.
“A study found that there is an 85% lower risk of unintentional firearm injuries among children and teens if guns and ammunition are locked and stored separately.”
— Helene Bickford, Hancock · #578078 — read full submission →
“A friend of mine lost her son due to an accidental shooting that would not have occurred if the gun had a safety locking device”
— Joanna Andros, Walpole · #585573 — read full submission →
- General common-sense public safety measureSupport12 of 42 reviewed
A large number of submitters describe safe firearm storage as basic common sense that improves public safety, without citing specific data.
“Mandating proper storage of guns and ammunition can not only prevent accidental shootings, but make it more difficult for someone to seek to shoot someone in a moment of rage, when they really did not mean any harm.”
— Betty Lane, Dover · #563640 — read full submission →
“Safe, secure storage keeps every one safe.”
— Tracey Saunders, Lyme · #565562 — read full submission →
- Keeps firearms out of schools and reduces shooting riskSupport5 of 42 reviewed
Some submitters emphasize that secure storage would help prevent students from accessing firearms at home and bringing them to school, reducing the risk of school shootings.
“As we’re only too well aware, many tragic school shootings have been by students who had access to firearms in the home. If this prevents even one more mass murder it’s worth it.”
— PJ Whitney, Dover · #579490 — read full submission →
“Guns do not belong in schools!”
— Felice Burstein, Concord · #576362 — read full submission →
- General brief support without elaborationSupport4 of 42 reviewed
Several submitters state support for the bill without giving a specific reason.
- Unconstitutional interference with immediate self-defense accessOppose4 of 42 reviewed · 151 via form letter
A form-letter template and several individually-written submissions argue the bill violates Supreme Court precedent and the right to keep firearms readily accessible for self-defense, calling it unconstitutional government overreach.
“Violates Supreme Court precedent that storage requirements cannot prevent immediate access for self-defense”
— form letter, submitted 151 times · #574390 — read full submission →
“Supreme Court precedent has made clear that firearm regulations cannot interfere with immediate access for lawful self defense.”
— Patrick Leblanc, Whitefield · #576338 — read full submission →
- Vague mandate would criminalize responsible gun ownersOppose3 of 42 reviewed
Opponents argue the bill's storage definitions are unclear and rigid, exposing law-abiding owners to misdemeanor charges for honest mistakes or circumstances beyond their control.
“The definitions of “secure storage” and “not in use” are vague, yet violations can carry misdemeanor charges.”
— Bonnie Downey, Newmarket · #584510 — read full submission →
“the bill unfairly criminalizes good people for accidents or actions they did not commit.”
— Teresa Brooks, Manchester · #573220 — read full submission →
- Unnecessary government overreach into a family matterOppose2 of 42 reviewed
Some opponents argue firearm storage is a personal or family responsibility rather than something the state should legislate, and that the bill addresses a problem that does not meaningfully exist in New Hampshire.
“This is a family issue and not a state government issue requiring legislation.”
— James Gardner, Keene · #566464 — read full submission →
“This is an attempt to impose control to solve a problem that doesn't exist here in New Hampshire. We don't need blue-hive, big-city "solutions" here in this state.”
— David Hunt, Merrimack · #584321 — read full submission →
- General procedural oppositionOppose1 of 42 reviewed
One submitter opposes the bill on general grounds that it reduces transparency or fairness in public processes without meaningfully improving outcomes.
- Suspicion of financial motive behind the mandateOppose1 of 42 reviewed
One submitter suggests the bill's real effect would be to enrich gun-safe manufacturers rather than improve safety.
Generated by claude-sonnet-5 (claude code agent) on Jul 20, 2026. Quotes are verbatim excerpts, verified against the cited submission before publication. Summaries are AI interpretation of the record, not part of it.
Form-letter campaigns
151 of 192 written submissions (79%)151 submissions match a shared template; 41 are individually written.
- Oppose Firearm Storage MandatesOppose151 submissions on this bill
The legislation is opposed because it is argued to violate constitutional rights to self-defense and constitutes government overreach.
The letter · submitted 151 times I urge you to vote Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL) on HB 1049, which would impose government-mandated storage requirements for firearms. This legislation poses serious constitutional and safety concerns: • Violates Supreme Court precedent that storage requirements cannot prevent immediate access for self-defense • Creates dangerous delays when law-abiding citizens need to defend themselves and their families • Imposes criminal penalties on constitutional rights, turning law-abiding gun owners into criminals • Represents government overreach into the privacy of New Hampshire homes • Fails to address actual criminal behavior while burdening responsible gun owners New Hampshire has a proud tradition of respecting Second Amendment rights and trusting its citizens to make responsible decisions about their personal property and family safety. HB 1049 abandons these principles in favor of ineffective feel-good legislation that will only harm law-abiding citizens. The right to keep and bear arms includes the right to have those arms readily available for their intended lawful purposes, including self-defense. Storage mandates that interfere with this fundamental right are both unconstitutional and dangerous. I respectfully urge you to reject HB 1049 and preserve New Hampshire's commitment to constitutional rights and individual liberty. Respectfully, Brendan Rainville Plaistow, NH
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Honorable Committee Members, I urge you to vote Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL) on HB 1049, which would impose government-mandated storage requirements for firearms. This legislation poses serious constitutional and safety concerns: • Violates Supreme Court precedent that storage requirements cannot prevent immediate access for self-defense • Creates dangerous delays when law-abiding citizens need to defend themselves and their families • Imposes criminal penalties on constitutional rights, turning law-abiding gun owners into criminals • Represents government overreach into the privacy of New Hampshire homes • Fails to address actual criminal behavior while burdening responsible gun owners New Hampshire has a proud tradition of respecting Second Amendment rights and trusting its citizens to make responsible decisions about their personal property and family safety. HB 1049 abandons these principles in favor of ineffective feel-good legislation that will only harm law-abiding citizens. The right to keep and bear arms includes the right to have those arms readily available for their intended lawful purposes, including self-defense. Storage mandates that interfere with this fundamental right are both unconstitutional and dangerous. I respectfully urge you to reject HB 1049 and preserve New Hampshire's commitment to constitutional rights and individual liberty. Respectfully, Charlotte Constantian Hollis, NH
Honorable Committee Members, I urge you to vote Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL) on HB 1049, which would impose government-mandated storage requirements for firearms. This legislation poses serious constitutional and safety concerns: • Violates Supreme Court precedent that storage requirements cannot prevent immediate access for self-defense • Creates dangerous delays when law-abiding citizens need to defend themselves and their families • Imposes criminal penalties on constitutional rights, turning law-abiding gun owners into criminals • Represents government overreach into the privacy of New Hampshire homes • Fails to address actual criminal behavior while burdening responsible gun owners New Hampshire has a proud tradition of respecting Second Amendment rights and trusting its citizens to make responsible decisions about their personal property and family safety. HB 1049 abandons these principles in favor of ineffective feel-good legislation that will only harm law-abiding citizens. The right to keep and bear arms includes the right to have those arms readily available for their intended lawful purposes, including self-defense. Storage mandates that interfere with this fundamental right are both unconstitutional and dangerous. I respectfully urge you to reject HB 1049 and preserve New Hampshire's commitment to constitutional rights and individual liberty. Respectfully, Jerry Giesecke Merrimack, NH
Honorable Committee Members, I urge you to vote Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL) on HB 1049, which would impose government-mandated storage requirements for firearms. This legislation poses serious constitutional and safety concerns: • Violates Supreme Court precedent that storage requirements cannot prevent immediate access for self-defense • Creates dangerous delays when law-abiding citizens need to defend themselves and their families • Imposes criminal penalties on constitutional rights, turning law-abiding gun owners into criminals • Represents government overreach into the privacy of New Hampshire homes • Fails to address actual criminal behavior while burdening responsible gun owners New Hampshire has a proud tradition of respecting Second Amendment rights and trusting its citizens to make responsible decisions about their personal property and family safety. HB 1049 abandons these principles in favor of ineffective feel-good legislation that will only harm law-abiding citizens. The right to keep and bear arms includes the right to have those arms readily available for their intended lawful purposes, including self-defense. Storage mandates that interfere with this fundamental right are both unconstitutional and dangerous. I respectfully urge you to reject HB 1049 and preserve New Hampshire's commitment to constitutional rights and individual liberty. Respectfully, Carla Ramirez
Honorable Committee Members, I urge you to vote Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL) on HB 1049, which would impose government-mandated storage requirements for firearms. This legislation poses serious constitutional and safety concerns: • Violates Supreme Court precedent that storage requirements cannot prevent immediate access for self-defense • Creates dangerous delays when law-abiding citizens need to defend themselves and their families • Imposes criminal penalties on constitutional rights, turning law-abiding gun owners into criminals • Represents government overreach into the privacy of New Hampshire homes • Fails to address actual criminal behavior while burdening responsible gun owners New Hampshire has a proud tradition of respecting Second Amendment rights and trusting its citizens to make responsible decisions about their personal property and family safety. HB 1049 abandons these principles in favor of ineffective feel-good legislation that will only harm law-abiding citizens. The right to keep and bear arms includes the right to have those arms readily available for their intended lawful purposes, including self-defense. Storage mandates that interfere with this fundamental right are both unconstitutional and dangerous. I respectfully urge you to reject HB 1049 and preserve New Hampshire's commitment to constitutional rights and individual liberty. Respectfully, Brian Hood New Ipswich, NH
Honorable Committee Members, I urge you to vote Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL) on HB 1049, which would impose government-mandated storage requirements for firearms. This legislation poses serious constitutional and safety concerns: • Violates Supreme Court precedent that storage requirements cannot prevent immediate access for self-defense • Creates dangerous delays when law-abiding citizens need to defend themselves and their families • Imposes criminal penalties on constitutional rights, turning law-abiding gun owners into criminals • Represents government overreach into the privacy of New Hampshire homes • Fails to address actual criminal behavior while burdening responsible gun owners New Hampshire has a proud tradition of respecting Second Amendment rights and trusting its citizens to make responsible decisions about their personal property and family safety. HB 1049 abandons these principles in favor of ineffective feel-good legislation that will only harm law-abiding citizens. The right to keep and bear arms includes the right to have those arms readily available for their intended lawful purposes, including self-defense. Storage mandates that interfere with this fundamental right are both unconstitutional and dangerous. I respectfully urge you to reject HB 1049 and preserve New Hampshire's commitment to constitutional rights and individual liberty. Respectfully, Tina Hood New Ipswich, NH
Honorable Committee Members, I urge you to vote Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL) on HB 1049, which would impose government-mandated storage requirements for firearms. This legislation poses serious constitutional and safety concerns: • Violates Supreme Court precedent that storage requirements cannot prevent immediate access for self-defense • Creates dangerous delays when law-abiding citizens need to defend themselves and their families • Imposes criminal penalties on constitutional rights, turning law-abiding gun owners into criminals • Represents government overreach into the privacy of New Hampshire homes • Fails to address actual criminal behavior while burdening responsible gun owners New Hampshire has a proud tradition of respecting Second Amendment rights and trusting its citizens to make responsible decisions about their personal property and family safety. HB 1049 abandons these principles in favor of ineffective feel-good legislation that will only harm law-abiding citizens. The right to keep and bear arms includes the right to have those arms readily available for their intended lawful purposes, including self-defense. Storage mandates that interfere with this fundamental right are both unconstitutional and dangerous. I respectfully urge you to reject HB 1049 and preserve New Hampshire's commitment to constitutional rights and individual liberty. Respectfully, ed trzcinski Pittsfield, NH
Honorable Committee Members, I urge you to vote Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL) on HB 1049, which would impose government-mandated storage requirements for firearms. This legislation poses serious constitutional and safety concerns: • Violates Supreme Court precedent that storage requirements cannot prevent immediate access for self-defense • Creates dangerous delays when law-abiding citizens need to defend themselves and their families • Imposes criminal penalties on constitutional rights, turning law-abiding gun owners into criminals • Represents government overreach into the privacy of New Hampshire homes • Fails to address actual criminal behavior while burdening responsible gun owners New Hampshire has a proud tradition of respecting Second Amendment rights and trusting its citizens to make responsible decisions about their personal property and family safety. HB 1049 abandons these principles in favor of ineffective feel-good legislation that will only harm law-abiding citizens. The right to keep and bear arms includes the right to have those arms readily available for their intended lawful purposes, including self-defense. Storage mandates that interfere with this fundamental right are both unconstitutional and dangerous. I respectfully urge you to reject HB 1049 and preserve New Hampshire's commitment to constitutional rights and individual liberty. Respectfully, Rene Leclerc Candia, NH
Honorable Committee Members, I urge you to vote Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL) on HB 1049, which would impose government-mandated storage requirements for firearms. This legislation poses serious constitutional and safety concerns: • Violates Supreme Court precedent that storage requirements cannot prevent immediate access for self-defense • Creates dangerous delays when law-abiding citizens need to defend themselves and their families • Imposes criminal penalties on constitutional rights, turning law-abiding gun owners into criminals • Represents government overreach into the privacy of New Hampshire homes • Fails to address actual criminal behavior while burdening responsible gun owners New Hampshire has a proud tradition of respecting Second Amendment rights and trusting its citizens to make responsible decisions about their personal property and family safety. HB 1049 abandons these principles in favor of ineffective feel-good legislation that will only harm law-abiding citizens. The right to keep and bear arms includes the right to have those arms readily available for their intended lawful purposes, including self-defense. Storage mandates that interfere with this fundamental right are both unconstitutional and dangerous. I respectfully urge you to reject HB 1049 and preserve New Hampshire's commitment to constitutional rights and individual liberty. Respectfully, DAVID FRESCHI HOOKSETT, NH
I support legislation that requires sales of guns must have locking safety devices and that guns must be stored safely. A friend of mine lost her son due to an accidental shooting that would not have occurred if the gun had a safety locking device, It also goes without saying that weapons should also be locked up. Studies have shown that children will pick up guns and try to shoot them. They may think of them as a toy, and/or cannot comprehend death. Thank you for your work to make NH more safe.
Honorable Committee Members, I urge you to vote Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL) on HB 1049, which would impose government-mandated storage requirements for firearms. This legislation poses serious constitutional and safety concerns: • Violates Supreme Court precedent that storage requirements cannot prevent immediate access for self-defense • Creates dangerous delays when law-abiding citizens need to defend themselves and their families • Imposes criminal penalties on constitutional rights, turning law-abiding gun owners into criminals • Represents government overreach into the privacy of New Hampshire homes • Fails to address actual criminal behavior while burdening responsible gun owners New Hampshire has a proud tradition of respecting Second Amendment rights and trusting its citizens to make responsible decisions about their personal property and family safety. HB 1049 abandons these principles in favor of ineffective feel-good legislation that will only harm law-abiding citizens. The right to keep and bear arms includes the right to have those arms readily available for their intended lawful purposes, including self-defense. Storage mandates that interfere with this fundamental right are both unconstitutional and dangerous. I respectfully urge you to reject HB 1049 and preserve New Hampshire's commitment to constitutional rights and individual liberty. Respectfully, Brian H Nashua, NH
I support this bill
Honorable Committee Members, I urge you to vote Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL) on HB 1049, which would impose government-mandated storage requirements for firearms. This legislation poses serious constitutional and safety concerns: • Violates Supreme Court precedent that storage requirements cannot prevent immediate access for self-defense • Creates dangerous delays when law-abiding citizens need to defend themselves and their families • Imposes criminal penalties on constitutional rights, turning law-abiding gun owners into criminals • Represents government overreach into the privacy of New Hampshire homes • Fails to address actual criminal behavior while burdening responsible gun owners New Hampshire has a proud tradition of respecting Second Amendment rights and trusting its citizens to make responsible decisions about their personal property and family safety. HB 1049 abandons these principles in favor of ineffective feel-good legislation that will only harm law-abiding citizens. The right to keep and bear arms includes the right to have those arms readily available for their intended lawful purposes, including self-defense. Storage mandates that interfere with this fundamental right are both unconstitutional and dangerous. I respectfully urge you to reject HB 1049 and preserve New Hampshire's commitment to constitutional rights and individual liberty. Respectfully, Susan Romito Hollis, NH
Honorable Committee Members, I urge you to vote Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL) on HB 1049, which would impose government-mandated storage requirements for firearms. This legislation poses serious constitutional and safety concerns: • Violates Supreme Court precedent that storage requirements cannot prevent immediate access for self-defense • Creates dangerous delays when law-abiding citizens need to defend themselves and their families • Imposes criminal penalties on constitutional rights, turning law-abiding gun owners into criminals • Represents government overreach into the privacy of New Hampshire homes • Fails to address actual criminal behavior while burdening responsible gun owners New Hampshire has a proud tradition of respecting Second Amendment rights and trusting its citizens to make responsible decisions about their personal property and family safety. HB 1049 abandons these principles in favor of ineffective feel-good legislation that will only harm law-abiding citizens. The right to keep and bear arms includes the right to have those arms readily available for their intended lawful purposes, including self-defense. Storage mandates that interfere with this fundamental right are both unconstitutional and dangerous. I respectfully urge you to reject HB 1049 and preserve New Hampshire's commitment to constitutional rights and individual liberty. Respectfully, Marie C Brookline, NH
Honorable Committee Members, I urge you to vote Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL) on HB 1049, which would impose government-mandated storage requirements for firearms. This legislation poses serious constitutional and safety concerns: • Violates Supreme Court precedent that storage requirements cannot prevent immediate access for self-defense • Creates dangerous delays when law-abiding citizens need to defend themselves and their families • Imposes criminal penalties on constitutional rights, turning law-abiding gun owners into criminals • Represents government overreach into the privacy of New Hampshire homes • Fails to address actual criminal behavior while burdening responsible gun owners New Hampshire has a proud tradition of respecting Second Amendment rights and trusting its citizens to make responsible decisions about their personal property and family safety. HB 1049 abandons these principles in favor of ineffective feel-good legislation that will only harm law-abiding citizens. The right to keep and bear arms includes the right to have those arms readily available for their intended lawful purposes, including self-defense. Storage mandates that interfere with this fundamental right are both unconstitutional and dangerous. I respectfully urge you to reject HB 1049 and preserve New Hampshire's commitment to constitutional rights and individual liberty. Respectfully, Mark Constantian Hollis, NH
Honorable Committee Members, I urge you to vote Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL) on HB 1049, which would impose government-mandated storage requirements for firearms. This legislation poses serious constitutional and safety concerns: • Violates Supreme Court precedent that storage requirements cannot prevent immediate access for self-defense • Creates dangerous delays when law-abiding citizens need to defend themselves and their families • Imposes criminal penalties on constitutional rights, turning law-abiding gun owners into criminals • Represents government overreach into the privacy of New Hampshire homes • Fails to address actual criminal behavior while burdening responsible gun owners New Hampshire has a proud tradition of respecting Second Amendment rights and trusting its citizens to make responsible decisions about their personal property and family safety. HB 1049 abandons these principles in favor of ineffective feel-good legislation that will only harm law-abiding citizens. The right to keep and bear arms includes the right to have those arms readily available for their intended lawful purposes, including self-defense. Storage mandates that interfere with this fundamental right are both unconstitutional and dangerous. I respectfully urge you to reject HB 1049 and preserve New Hampshire's commitment to constitutional rights and individual liberty. Respectfully, Natalie F Brookline, NH
Honorable Committee Members, I urge you to vote Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL) on HB 1049, which would impose government-mandated storage requirements for firearms. This legislation poses serious constitutional and safety concerns: • Violates Supreme Court precedent that storage requirements cannot prevent immediate access for self-defense • Creates dangerous delays when law-abiding citizens need to defend themselves and their families • Imposes criminal penalties on constitutional rights, turning law-abiding gun owners into criminals • Represents government overreach into the privacy of New Hampshire homes • Fails to address actual criminal behavior while burdening responsible gun owners New Hampshire has a proud tradition of respecting Second Amendment rights and trusting its citizens to make responsible decisions about their personal property and family safety. HB 1049 abandons these principles in favor of ineffective feel-good legislation that will only harm law-abiding citizens. The right to keep and bear arms includes the right to have those arms readily available for their intended lawful purposes, including self-defense. Storage mandates that interfere with this fundamental right are both unconstitutional and dangerous. I respectfully urge you to reject HB 1049 and preserve New Hampshire's commitment to constitutional rights and individual liberty. Respectfully, Lauren Saltalamacchia Hollis, NH
Honorable Committee Members, I urge you to vote Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL) on HB 1049, which would impose government-mandated storage requirements for firearms. This legislation poses serious constitutional and safety concerns: • Violates Supreme Court precedent that storage requirements cannot prevent immediate access for self-defense • Creates dangerous delays when law-abiding citizens need to defend themselves and their families • Imposes criminal penalties on constitutional rights, turning law-abiding gun owners into criminals • Represents government overreach into the privacy of New Hampshire homes • Fails to address actual criminal behavior while burdening responsible gun owners New Hampshire has a proud tradition of respecting Second Amendment rights and trusting its citizens to make responsible decisions about their personal property and family safety. HB 1049 abandons these principles in favor of ineffective feel-good legislation that will only harm law-abiding citizens. The right to keep and bear arms includes the right to have those arms readily available for their intended lawful purposes, including self-defense. Storage mandates that interfere with this fundamental right are both unconstitutional and dangerous. I respectfully urge you to reject HB 1049 and preserve New Hampshire's commitment to constitutional rights and individual liberty. Respectfully, Edward Saltalamacchia Hollis, NH
Honorable Committee Members, I urge you to vote Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL) on HB 1049, which would impose government-mandated storage requirements for firearms. This legislation poses serious constitutional and safety concerns: • Violates Supreme Court precedent that storage requirements cannot prevent immediate access for self-defense • Creates dangerous delays when law-abiding citizens need to defend themselves and their families • Imposes criminal penalties on constitutional rights, turning law-abiding gun owners into criminals • Represents government overreach into the privacy of New Hampshire homes • Fails to address actual criminal behavior while burdening responsible gun owners New Hampshire has a proud tradition of respecting Second Amendment rights and trusting its citizens to make responsible decisions about their personal property and family safety. HB 1049 abandons these principles in favor of ineffective feel-good legislation that will only harm law-abiding citizens. The right to keep and bear arms includes the right to have those arms readily available for their intended lawful purposes, including self-defense. Storage mandates that interfere with this fundamental right are both unconstitutional and dangerous. I respectfully urge you to reject HB 1049 and preserve New Hampshire's commitment to constitutional rights and individual liberty. Respectfully, Eric Morin Hollis, NH
Honorable Committee Members, I urge you to vote Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL) on HB 1049, which would impose government-mandated storage requirements for firearms. This legislation poses serious constitutional and safety concerns: • Violates Supreme Court precedent that storage requirements cannot prevent immediate access for self-defense • Creates dangerous delays when law-abiding citizens need to defend themselves and their families • Imposes criminal penalties on constitutional rights, turning law-abiding gun owners into criminals • Represents government overreach into the privacy of New Hampshire homes • Fails to address actual criminal behavior while burdening responsible gun owners New Hampshire has a proud tradition of respecting Second Amendment rights and trusting its citizens to make responsible decisions about their personal property and family safety. HB 1049 abandons these principles in favor of ineffective feel-good legislation that will only harm law-abiding citizens. The right to keep and bear arms includes the right to have those arms readily available for their intended lawful purposes, including self-defense. Storage mandates that interfere with this fundamental right are both unconstitutional and dangerous. I respectfully urge you to reject HB 1049 and preserve New Hampshire's commitment to constitutional rights and individual liberty. Respectfully, Peter Stauble Hollis, NH
Honorable Committee Members, I urge you to vote Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL) on HB 1049, which would impose government-mandated storage requirements for firearms. This legislation poses serious constitutional and safety concerns: • Violates Supreme Court precedent that storage requirements cannot prevent immediate access for self-defense • Creates dangerous delays when law-abiding citizens need to defend themselves and their families • Imposes criminal penalties on constitutional rights, turning law-abiding gun owners into criminals • Represents government overreach into the privacy of New Hampshire homes • Fails to address actual criminal behavior while burdening responsible gun owners New Hampshire has a proud tradition of respecting Second Amendment rights and trusting its citizens to make responsible decisions about their personal property and family safety. HB 1049 abandons these principles in favor of ineffective feel-good legislation that will only harm law-abiding citizens. The right to keep and bear arms includes the right to have those arms readily available for their intended lawful purposes, including self-defense. Storage mandates that interfere with this fundamental right are both unconstitutional and dangerous. I respectfully urge you to reject HB 1049 and preserve New Hampshire's commitment to constitutional rights and individual liberty. Respectfully, Debra Blake Hooksett, NH
Honorable Committee Members, I urge you to vote Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL) on HB 1049, which would impose government-mandated storage requirements for firearms. This legislation poses serious constitutional and safety concerns: • Violates Supreme Court precedent that storage requirements cannot prevent immediate access for self-defense • Creates dangerous delays when law-abiding citizens need to defend themselves and their families • Imposes criminal penalties on constitutional rights, turning law-abiding gun owners into criminals • Represents government overreach into the privacy of New Hampshire homes • Fails to address actual criminal behavior while burdening responsible gun owners New Hampshire has a proud tradition of respecting Second Amendment rights and trusting its citizens to make responsible decisions about their personal property and family safety. HB 1049 abandons these principles in favor of ineffective feel-good legislation that will only harm law-abiding citizens. The right to keep and bear arms includes the right to have those arms readily available for their intended lawful purposes, including self-defense. Storage mandates that interfere with this fundamental right are both unconstitutional and dangerous. I respectfully urge you to reject HB 1049 and preserve New Hampshire's commitment to constitutional rights and individual liberty. Respectfully, Virgina Grady Hollis, NH
Honorable Committee Members, I urge you to vote Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL) on HB 1049, which would impose government-mandated storage requirements for firearms. This legislation poses serious constitutional and safety concerns: • Violates Supreme Court precedent that storage requirements cannot prevent immediate access for self-defense • Creates dangerous delays when law-abiding citizens need to defend themselves and their families • Imposes criminal penalties on constitutional rights, turning law-abiding gun owners into criminals • Represents government overreach into the privacy of New Hampshire homes • Fails to address actual criminal behavior while burdening responsible gun owners New Hampshire has a proud tradition of respecting Second Amendment rights and trusting its citizens to make responsible decisions about their personal property and family safety. HB 1049 abandons these principles in favor of ineffective feel-good legislation that will only harm law-abiding citizens. The right to keep and bear arms includes the right to have those arms readily available for their intended lawful purposes, including self-defense. Storage mandates that interfere with this fundamental right are both unconstitutional and dangerous. I respectfully urge you to reject HB 1049 and preserve New Hampshire's commitment to constitutional rights and individual liberty. Respectfully, janine byron hollis, NH
Honorable Committee Members, I urge you to oppose HB 1049, New Hampshire has a proud tradition of respecting Second Amendment rights and trusting its citizens to make responsible decisions about their personal property and family safety. The right to keep and bear arms includes the right to have those arms readily available for their intended lawful purposes, including self-defense. Storage mandates that interfere with this fundamental right are both unconstitutional and dangerous. I respectfully urge you to reject HB 1049 and preserve New Hampshire's commitment to constitutional rights and individual liberty. Respectfully, Cheryl Hinckley
Honorable Committee Members, I urge you to vote Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL) on HB 1049, which would impose government-mandated storage requirements for firearms. This legislation poses serious constitutional and safety concerns: • Violates Supreme Court precedent that storage requirements cannot prevent immediate access for self-defense • Creates dangerous delays when law-abiding citizens need to defend themselves and their families • Imposes criminal penalties on constitutional rights, turning law-abiding gun owners into criminals • Represents government overreach into the privacy of New Hampshire homes • Fails to address actual criminal behavior while burdening responsible gun owners New Hampshire has a proud tradition of respecting Second Amendment rights and trusting its citizens to make responsible decisions about their personal property and family safety. HB 1049 abandons these principles in favor of ineffective feel-good legislation that will only harm law-abiding citizens. The right to keep and bear arms includes the right to have those arms readily available for their intended lawful purposes, including self-defense. Storage mandates that interfere with this fundamental right are both unconstitutional and dangerous. I respectfully urge you to reject HB 1049 and preserve New Hampshire's commitment to constitutional rights and individual liberty. Respectfully, Don Dignan Nashua, NH