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Nothing is more important than protecting ourselves and our families -- especially during these times of uncertainty. Yet, some anti-gun lawmakers are exploiting the COVID-19 pandemic to deny you and your loved ones your fundamental right to self-defense and your Second Amendment rights. 

These anti-gun and anti-self defense extremists deem gun stores "non-essential," they shut down issuance of firearm permits, and, in some locations, they have created extreme delays for background checks required for firearm transfers. Some jurisdictions have even put added restrictions on firearm transfers, making it all but impossible for many law-abiding Americans to exercise their Second Amendment rights.

All of this is happening against a backdrop of reported prisoner furloughs and law enforcement only arresting for the most serious of crimes. 

Just like you, we know that's wrong.

That is why the NRA will keep a constant watch on what is happening nationwide and will work diligently to ensure that you are able to defend yourself and your family during these unprecedented times. In the past four decades, your NRA has led the way to pass Right-to-Carry, Castle Doctrine, and most important for the current crisis, protection against gun confiscation during declared emergencies. This time is no different.

We hope you find this website useful. Please use it to stay updated on what's happening in your town or state and across the country. If you need help or would like to alert us to something happening in your town or state, please contact us here or send us an email at [email protected].

During these difficult times, your NRA is keeping vigilant watch over your right to buy a gun and to make sure you are able to defend yourself and your family. The NRA fights for all law-abiding gun owners, whether they can afford to donate or not. We understand times are tough. But, if you have the means, please help us keep fighting against those politicians who are determined to strip away our right to self-defense and their billionaire backers. Every dollar counts. We thank you in advance.   

If you are unable to help us at this time, please drop us a line and let us know how you and your family are doing. We are always grateful to hear from our members and supporters. Again, a big THANK YOU from all of us here at the NRA.

Stay safe.

 

 

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State preemption law: Pursuant to N.H. Rev. Stat. § 159:26, the State retains “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,” and, subject to specific exceptions in the law, “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.” Exceptions include zoning ordinances that regulate firearms or knives businesses in the same manner as other businesses.

Restrictions on firearms and ammunition in a state of emergency: The governor has the power to declare, by executive order, a state of emergency, and the general court has the same power to declare a state of emergency by concurrent resolution of the house and senate: N.H. Rev. Stat. § 4:45. A state of emergency terminates automatically 21 days after its declaration unless it is renewed under the same procedures, and there is no limit to the number of renewals by the governor. The existence of a declared state of emergency does not authorize “the taking, confiscation, or seizure of firearms, ammunition, or ammunition components.” N.H. Rev. Stat. § 4:46 (I-a). (Otherwise, any takings of private property due to a state of emergency being declared or invoked do not “apply to personal property owned by or intended for use by individuals or families,” and are “strictly limited to the necessities of the situation,” based on N.H. Rev. Stat. § 4:46 (I-b) and (II).)

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New Hampshire: Gov. Sununu Protects Second Amendment – Gun Stores Remain Open

Friday, March 27, 2020

New Hampshire: Gov. Sununu Protects Second Amendment – Gun Stores Remain Open

Governor Chris Sununu’s recent Emergency Order to Stay-at-Home designates firearm-related businesses, including gun stores as “essential,” exempting them from being ...

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