New Hampshire Gun Laws
New Hampshire Gun Laws Overview 📊 New Hampshire's Gun Law Overview Ranked #39 in the country for gun law strength Categorized as a "national failure" i...
New Hampshire Gun Laws Overview 📊 New Hampshire's Gun Law Overview Ranked #39 in the country for gun law strength Categorized as a "national failure" in gun law strength Outlier in the northeastern region, which generally has stronger laws 🎯 Key Metrics Gun Law Strength Score: 9/100 Gun Violence Rate: 10.1 per 100k residents (below national average of 14.2) 🚨 Critical Issues High suicide rate by firearms Lack of fundamental gun safety laws Repealed concealed carry permitting requirement in 2017 🔍 Notable Policy Gaps No background checks for handgun purchases No concealed carry permit required No extreme risk law No secure storage or child access prevention laws No assault weapons prohibition No high-capacity magazine restrictions ✅ Positive Aspects No "shoot first" law in place No special immunity for gun industry 👥 Public Safety Concerns No restrictions on guns in bars, K-12 schools, or college campuses Weak regulations on open carry Limited authority to deny concealed carry perm