Oppose HB1050 relative to establishing a voluntary waiver of the right to purchase a firearm.

HB1050 is being considered by the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee

This is a terrible bill that we need to oppose.  Here’s the summary:

This bill establishes the New Hampshire voluntary do not sell firearms list and prohibits the commercial sale or transfer of firearms to any person who voluntarily waives that person’s right to purchase a firearm and registers to be enrolled onto the list and sets out penalties for violations thereof. This bill further protects from public disclosure any governmental documents relating to the list.

Yes, you read that right. They want to create a list that people can put themselves on to waive their right to purchase firearms. This is another step by the Democrats to create red flag laws.

The rationale for opposing this bill is simple. If one doesn’t wish to purchase firearms, don’t. There’s no need to create a list. If one is mentally impaired, then seek mental help.

The way to register one’s opposition is as follows:

1. Point your browser at https://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/house/committees/remotetestimony/
2. Enter your personal information
3. Select the hearing date of 2 February 2024 (tomorrow)
4. Select House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee
5. Choose bill HB1050.  This is being heard at 9:30, so time is of the essence
6. Select I am representing myself
7. Select I Oppose this bill
8. Enter your testimony

I would suggest that testimony say something like the following:

No one is forced to purchase a firearm. If one feels that they need mental health assistance, then they should seek it. There is no reason for the government to become involved in this decision.