HB1049 Relative to storage requirements for firearms.
Relative to storage requirements for firearms.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Concerning
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
Gun owners may need to purchase gun safes or locks, but this could reduce costly accidental injuries and liability.
Your Community
Safe storage laws have been shown to reduce accidental child shootings, youth suicides, and gun thefts that feed illegal markets.
Your Freedom
Imposes new government mandates on how gun owners store their firearms in their own homes, which many see as an intrusion on Second Amendment rights.
Status
Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
Sponsor
David Meuse (D)
The Short Version
Would establish storage requirements for firearms in New Hampshire, likely requiring secure storage to prevent unauthorized access, particularly by children. Aims to reduce accidental shootings and youth gun access.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ Families with children
- ▲ Communities concerned about gun violence prevention
- ▲ Public safety
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ Gun owners (compliance costs and access restrictions)
- ▼ Second Amendment advocates
Bill statuses as of May 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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