Issues

This year, the Senate Democrats brought forward multiple bills to prevent gun violence in New Hampshire. New Hampshire has already faced an active shooter who had the clear intention of committing a mass casualty incident, we have already seen multiple attempts of shootings at New Hampshire schools, and we have seen countless incidents of gun violence across the state.

Recognizing that reality, the Senate Democrats sponsored legislation this year requiring mandatory background checks for commercial gun purchases, allowing for a judge to implement extreme risk protection orders, establishing waiting periods, and instituting gun-free school zones.

In response to these efforts, the Republicans showed no interest in addressing gun violence in New Hampshire with anything more than thoughts, prayers, and claims that New Hampshire is different. This irresponsible decision by the Senate Republicans places all of us, especially our children, at risk in our homes, our schools, our hospitals, our places of worship, the State House, and, in fact, everywhere across New Hampshire.

Regardless of the Senate Republicans’ refusal to take any meaningful action to combat gun violence, Senate Democrats will continue to fight for measured and responsible efforts to prevent gun violence that respect the Second Amendment. We know that gun violence can and does happen in New Hampshire, and that we cannot afford to wait in taking legislative action. Granite Staters demand action now.