(Please see the earlier article "NH Legislative Update February 16, 2010.")
HB1635, to ban open carry in "public" (government) buildings everywhere in the state: Committee vote 13-2 for ITL ("Inexpedient to Legislate"); the House will vote on the bill March 3.
HB1665, to decriminalize automatic knives ("switch knives") and double-edged knives ("dirks and daggers"): PASSED the House (consent calendar) February 17.
HB1161, to repeal the law requiring a town license to sell pistols at retail: PASSED the House (consent calendar) February 17.
HB1447, making it easier to shoot on your property in a "compact area": Committee vote 18-1 for Ought to Pass. The bill, with Dave Welch's floor amendment to make the written notification to the police chief by certified mail (to document the notification) will be voted on by the House on March 3.
Remember, bills that pass the House must still be approved by the Senate (and vice versa); they must then be approved by the Governor.