Anyone in New Hampshire know what's up with this?
http://www4.fosters.com/news2004/February2004/February_08/News/manning_0208a.asp
http://www4.fosters.com/news2004/February2004/February_08/News/manning_0208a.asp
Crowd expected for concealed weapon hearing
Lawmakers are bracing for a large crowd on Tuesday when the Senate Judiciary Committee hears testimony on Senate Bill 454. The measure would repeal the law requiring a permit to carry a concealed weapon. If this passes, it doesn’t mean people in the state of New Hampshire won’t be allowed to carry a concealed gun, it means they just won’t need a permit.
The bill’s prime sponsor is Sen. Russell Prescott, R-Kingston.
The Million Mom March, a nonprofit anti-gun lobby, will be out in full force on Tuesday to oppose the measure. [Gee, all twelve of them? - Matt] A press conference is scheduled for the morning before the hearing.
"Basically this bill puts law enforcement in danger. It really puts them between a rock and a hard place and compromises their safety, as well as the general public’s," said Laurel Redden, state coordinator of the Million Mom March.
Redden added that this bill attracted their attention because of some of the sponsors. Judiciary Chairman Andrew Peterson, R-Peterborough, who is thought of as a moderate, is listed as a supporter of the bill.
"Seeing that really struck fear into our hearts," Redden said.
The law enforcement community will also make an appearance before the committee against the bill. Hampton police Chief William Wrenn is expected to testify against the measure on behalf of the New Hampshire Chiefs of Police Association.