NH House Testimony

HB1058

House · 2026 sessionRepublicanKilled in House

Carrying firearms on OHRVs on private land

AI

Allows a person to carry a firearm on an OHRV operated on private property.

enabling the carrying of a firearm on an OHRV when such OHRV is being operated on private property.

Fish & Game

Status

Killed in the House — Inexpedient to Legislate · March 5, 2026
  1. Introduced
  2. House
  3. Senate
  4. Governor
  5. Law

Division of testimony

19 submissions
Support 10Oppose 9Neutral 0
Ann DavisOpposeWilmot, NHfor MyselfJan 28, 2026

My name is Ann Davis. I own timberland in Springfield and Wilmot. I oppose this bill because it would allow the transportation of a loaded firearm on an OHRV. As written, the reference to landowner permission is vague. It should reflect current law, RSA 215-A:29:XI. It states: "No person shall operate an OHRV on the property of another unless the operator has obtained written permission from the landowner." I allow hunting on my property. However, a hunter walking with a rifle is a much different scenario than a person riding a vehicle with a loaded weapon. Thank you for considering my testimony. Sincerely, Ann Davis, manager Woods Without Gile, LLC Springfield and Wilmot

Nancy BrownOpposeHopkinton, NHfor MyselfJan 28, 2026

This sets a bad precedent for what should be considered loaded versus unloaded firearm.

Tiffany GladuOpposeGoffstown, NHfor MyselfJan 28, 2026

I oppose this bill because it reduces transparency, access, or fairness in public processes and does not meaningfully improve outcomes for New Hampshire residents.

Anne TyrolSupportConcord, NHfor MyselfJan 28, 2026

All professionals must be accountable for their conduct. Transparency and following the law is paramount. No secret police in NH!

Janet LucasOpposeCampton, NHfor MyselfJan 28, 2026

James GardnerSupportKeene, NHfor MyselfJan 28, 2026

I think an amendment needs to be made to this bill to properly "spell out" the OHRV acronym.

Simon BerrioOpposeDalton, NHfor MyselfJan 28, 2026

Oppose as written as the sponsors are trying to redefine "loaded". Loaded is clearly defined in RSA 207:1, XIV-a. The language added to this bill will have Fish and Game and various lawyers salivating at the thought of charging someone who is actually savvy on firearm laws within the state. Surely there has to be a "gun guy" in the 424 members of the House and Senate.

Efstathia BoorasSupportNashua, NHfor MyselfJan 28, 2026

Position recorded without written comment.

Hannah GregoryOpposeGilford, NHfor MyselfJan 28, 2026

Position recorded without written comment.

Suzanna DerynioskiOpposeLaconia, NHfor MyselfJan 28, 2026

Position recorded without written comment.

Daniel RichardsonSupportNashua, NHfor MyselfJan 28, 2026

Position recorded without written comment.

Jessica SynerOpposeWindham, NHfor MyselfJan 28, 2026

Position recorded without written comment.

Eric PauerSupportBrookline, NHfor MyselfJan 28, 2026

Position recorded without written comment.

Pamela HardersSupportManchester, NHfor MyselfJan 28, 2026

Position recorded without written comment.

Claudia DeFuriaOpposeSalem, NHfor MyselfJan 28, 2026

Position recorded without written comment.

Curtis HowlandSupportManchester, NHfor MyselfJan 28, 2026

Position recorded without written comment.

Timothy FinneySupportBridgewater, NHfor Myselfflagged non-germaneJan 28, 2026

Position recorded without written comment.

Chris LemosSupportFreedom, NHfor MyselfJan 28, 2026

Position recorded without written comment.

Senator Daniel InnisSupportBradford, NHfor MyselfJan 28, 2026

Position recorded without written comment.