Anti Federalist
06-19-2009, 11:50 AM
Worth a read.
http://chicagocopwatch.org/wp-content/uploads//2009/04/freedominthe50states.pdf
NH number 1 overall. (most free)
NY number 50 overall. (least free)
They "nicked" NH a couple of points by claiming, on page 32 I think it was, that NH has no "free passage" for firearms, claiming that you need a CCW to carry a firearm in a vehicle. This is not quite true, you need a CCW to carry a loaded weapon in a vehicle.
Q: Do I need a license to carry a gun?
A: Yes, but only for these two purposes (per RSA 159:4): (1) to carry a loaded handgun concealed upon the person, other than in your home or place of business (where you can do so without a license); and (2) to have a loaded handgun in a vehicle (whether the handgun is concealed or not).
I’m not sure if riding a motorcycle or bicycle is considered being “in a vehicle”; maybe your lawyer can answer that, but as far as I’m concerned, it’s always wise to take a conservative approach to these questions.
Note that you may not have a loaded rifle or shotgun in a vehicle, by the way (per fish and game law RSA 207:7 – where “vehicle” means a motor vehicle, aircraft, or powered or towed boat, but apparently not an unpowered rowboat or canoe).
http://www.pgnh.org/gunlawfaqs
http://chicagocopwatch.org/wp-content/uploads//2009/04/freedominthe50states.pdf
NH number 1 overall. (most free)
NY number 50 overall. (least free)
They "nicked" NH a couple of points by claiming, on page 32 I think it was, that NH has no "free passage" for firearms, claiming that you need a CCW to carry a firearm in a vehicle. This is not quite true, you need a CCW to carry a loaded weapon in a vehicle.
Q: Do I need a license to carry a gun?
A: Yes, but only for these two purposes (per RSA 159:4): (1) to carry a loaded handgun concealed upon the person, other than in your home or place of business (where you can do so without a license); and (2) to have a loaded handgun in a vehicle (whether the handgun is concealed or not).
I’m not sure if riding a motorcycle or bicycle is considered being “in a vehicle”; maybe your lawyer can answer that, but as far as I’m concerned, it’s always wise to take a conservative approach to these questions.
Note that you may not have a loaded rifle or shotgun in a vehicle, by the way (per fish and game law RSA 207:7 – where “vehicle” means a motor vehicle, aircraft, or powered or towed boat, but apparently not an unpowered rowboat or canoe).
http://www.pgnh.org/gunlawfaqs