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New Hampshire governor vetoes 3 gun control bills - The Boston Globe

posted onAugust 10, 2019
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Article snippet: CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Republican Gov. Chris Sununu has vetoed three gun control bills, saying New Hampshire is one of the safest states in the nation and has a long and proud ‘‘tradition of responsible firearm stewardship.’’ The bills passed by the Democratic-controlled Legislature included background checks for commercial firearms sales, imposing a waiting period between the purchase and delivery of a firearm, and prohibiting firearms on school property. The vetoes were expected; Sununu had said he wasn’t looking to make any changes to existing gun laws. Sununu said the bills would not solve national issues or prevent evil individuals from doing harm, ‘‘but they would further restrict the constitutional rights of law abiding New Hampshire citizens.’’ None of the bills had passed the Legislature with enough votes to override a veto. Digital Access Home Delivery Gift Subscriptions Log In Manage My Account Customer Service Help & FAQs Globe Newsroom Advertise Newsletters View the ePaper Order Back Issues News in Education Search the Archives Privacy Policy Terms of Service Terms of Purchase Work at Boston Globe Media Link to the full article to read more

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