BOSTON (WWLP) – New Hampshire’s Attorney General has filed a legal challenge to our state’s enforcement of gun laws.
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It calls into question two cases where New Hampshire residents were charged for carrying firearms without having Massachusetts licenses, according to the New Hampshire Department of Justice. The Attorney General says it is unconstitutional for Massachusetts to take such restrictive measures against non-residents who are abiding by their own state’s gun laws.
A Lowell District Court has also ruled the charges as unconstitutional. The case is scheduled to be heard before the state’s Supreme Judicial Court on September 9th.
“This brief is crucial because it stands up for the fundamental rights guaranteed by the Second Amendment, not just for New Hampshire residents but for all law-abiding citizens traveling across state lines. By challenging Massachusetts’ restrictive firearm laws, we are affirming that constitutional freedoms should not be undermined by inconsistent and overly burdensome regulations,” said Attorney General Formella. “This is all about ensuring that responsible gun owners can protect themselves without fear of unjust legal consequences when they cross state borders. Upholding these rights is essential for safeguarding personal safety and reinforcing the principle that the Constitution must be respected and upheld nationwide.”