HB1830 Requiring firearm safety education in all public schools.
Requiring firearm safety education in all public schools.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Concerning
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
Would require schools to develop or purchase curricula and training materials, adding costs to already stretched school budgets.
Your Community
Firearm safety education could prevent accidental injuries and deaths among children in a state with widespread gun ownership.
Your Freedom
Mandating specific curriculum content reduces school and parental discretion. Some families may object to gun-related instruction for their children.
Status
Inexpedient to Legislate: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 02/12/2026 House Journal 4 P. 3
Sponsor
Terry Roy (R)
The Short Version
Would have mandated firearm safety education in all NH public schools. Killed via voice vote. In a state with high gun ownership, proponents argued safety education saves lives.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ Children in homes with firearms who learn safe handling
- ▲ Gun safety advocates
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ Schools bearing implementation costs
- ▼ Parents who object to firearms instruction in schools
Bill statuses as of May 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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