Pro-Gun New Hampshire - Articles

Cop killer’s girlfriend’s gun purchase was approved by the New Hampshire State Police

Sam Cohen — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 10:18:17 -0500

[Posted Friday, April 27, 2012, at 11:20 a.m.] Two weeks ago, during a police drug raid on Cullen Mutrie of Greenland, NH, Mutrie shot and killed the local police chief, and then killed his girlfriend and drug-dealing accomplice Brittany Tibbetts before committing suicide. Because of an earlier domestic violence conviction, Mutrie was prohibited from possessing guns, but Tibbetts bought the handguns used in the killings at a Manchester gun show in January.

Senator Clegg reelected as President of Pro-Gun New Hampshire

Sam Cohen — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 10:13:37 -0500

[Posted Friday, April 27, 2012, at 11:10 a.m.] The business of Pro-Gun New Hampshire is usually conducted by email and telephone, but on Wednesday, April 25, the Pro-Gun New Hampshire Council of Advisors met for the biennial election of the organization's president. Most of the Council of Advisors are current and former state legislators from both political parties. In addition to discussing proposals for future state legislation, the Council unanimously reelected Bob Clegg, former NH state senator and senate majority leader, for another two-year term as President.

“Turn Tail and Run” Law Proposed

Sam Cohen — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 19:22:17 -0500

[Posted Monday, April 23, 2012, at 8:15 p.m. -- updated Friday, April 27, 2012, at 12:10 p.m.]

by Evan F. Nappen

Washington, D.C. Senator Lousenburg (D. NJ) has filed the “Turn Tail and Run” (TTR) bill in the U.S. Senate which, if passed, would preempt ALL State “Stand Your Ground” (SYG) laws. The new bill would impose a national duty to retreat at all times when one encounters a criminal threat or is about to become a victim of violent crime. New York City Mayor Bloomingidiot has made passage of the “TTR” a centerpiece of his national "Second Chance at Shoot First" campaign. The mayor heartily approved of TTR, especially since bodyguards of celebrities, VIP’s, and political figures were exempted.

Superior Court Orders Newton Police Chief to Issue Gun License and Pay Attorney Fees and Costs

Sam Cohen — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 11:27:46 -0500

[Posted Friday, April 6, 2012, at 12:30 p.m.] In a court case that should give notice to every police chief in New Hampshire to obey the law on issuing concealed carry licenses, Rockingham County Superior Court Judge Kenneth R. McHugh ordered Newton Police Chief Lawrence Streeter to issue Robert J. Ferrara’s concealed carry license (License to Carry) and awarded attorney fees and costs. Under New Hampshire law (RSA 159:6-f), an issuing authority -- typically the police chief -- may be personally liable to pay reasonable attorney fees and costs for violating the state law on issuing licenses (RSA 159:6). In this case, the Town of Newton was also sued and could be held responsible to pay as well.

The lawsuit was brought on behalf of Mr. Ferrara by the law firm of E.F. Nappen Attorney at Law P.C., Concord. Mr. Ferrara applied for a license and never received a written denial as required by law. Under New Hampshire law (RSA 159:6), a chief of police or other issuing authority has 14 days to approve or deny such an application in writing. A written denial must be delivered to the applicant.

SIGN THE PETITION TO END THE NH "GUN LINE" DOING NICS CHECKS -- save money, avoid delays

Sam Cohen — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 08:31:31 -0600

[Posted Friday, February 17, at 9:30 a.m.] The NH "Gun Line" is not only a waste of your time and money, but it causes dealers to lose sales! This petition will go to the NH state legislature. For background, see our earlier article, http://pgnh.org/legislative_alert_support_hb1220_at_hearing_tomorrow .

GO TO: http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/pass-hb1220-and-end-the-state-gunline-doing-nics-checks/

PGNH endorses reelection of Scott Bach to the NRA Board of Directors

Sam Cohen — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 10:39:15 -0600

[Posted Wednesday, January 25, 2012, at 11:40 a.m.] The following is adapted from an article posted at http://www.ammoland.com/2012/01/24/scott-l-bach-good-nra-leadership/ :

“Freedom rests on our shoulders — let’s stand proud and defend it together” says three-term NRA Board member Scott Bach. “If all we have left to muster is sheer force of will and bold intention, we will always find a way to defend freedom – always.”

Two handgun raffle winners drawn

Sam Cohen — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 21:01:50 -0600

[Posted Sunday, January 15, 2012, at 10:00 p.m.] A year ago, we announced the members-only raffles of two handguns: a Kel-Tec PF-9 9mm pistol, and a Taurus Protector .38 Spl. revolver. (See the article at http://pgnh.org/two_raffle_winners_also_new_raffles_starting_january_2011 .) This weekend, at the Manchester gun show, the winners of both these handguns were drawn. The Kel-Tec 9mm pistol was won by the Honorable Richard E. "Stretch" Kennedy of Hopkinton, an Advisor of PGNH; the Taurus .38 Spl. revolver was won by a PGNH member in Atkinson. (That member's name is not being released, as a confidentiality measure; our bylaws prohibit revealing membership names without permission.) We design the raffles to be generous, with a good chance of winning, as a membership benefit. We will announce the next two members-only raffles shortly.

Change to PGNH Board of Directors

Sam Cohen — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 10:37:15 -0600

[Posted Tuesday, January 10, 2012, at 11:30 a.m.] Pro-Gun New Hampshire is proud to announce the appointment of State Representative Ken Kreis as one of our five corporate directors. Formerly one of six Senior Advisors to PGNH, he replaces Bob Pagano, who has been occupied with his gun-brokering business, Tango Yankee, LLC (web: www.tangoyankee.com), and who has graciously stepped down to become a Senior Advisor.

Ken Kreis, the former President of the New Hampshire Wildlife Federation, is an avid sportsman and firearms enthusiast who has demonstrated exceptional dedication to his position as a member of the NH House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee, which oversees state firearms legislation. Ken introduced and defended the first Constitutional Carry bill, Jenn Coffey's HB330, to the floor of the House. He served as the House chair of the Committee of Conference (between House and Senate) on the 2011 bill SB88, which improved firearms rights. Most impressively, he exposed the machinations of state senator David Boutin that kept Constitutional Carry out of SB88, and agreed to publish his report, over his signature, on our website. (See http://pgnh.org/rumor_confirmed_why_senator_boutin_killed_constitutional_carry .) Ken is the owner of Capitol Copy, a successful full-service copy and printing business located across the street from the State House (web: www.capitolcopy.com). A good writer and an expert in typesetting software, he has edited and published newsletters for several pro-gun organizations.

Nappen's Deadly Force Basics

Sam Cohen — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 12:19:10 -0600

[Posted Saturday, November 12, 2011, at 1:20 p.m.] PGNH General Counsel, attorney Evan Nappen, has created a free guide to New Hampshire law on the use of deadly force. Go to

http://www.efnappen.com/deadly-force.html .

Cavalry Scout Jamie J. Kiklis and the Need for National Right to Carry Reciprocity

Sam Cohen — Sat, 08 Oct 2011 11:36:18 -0500

by Evan F. Nappen, Esq.

[Posted Saturday, October 8, 2011, at 12:40 p.m.] Cavalry Scout Jamie J. Kiklis was assigned to the 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment in Tal Afar, Iraq, during June of 2005.

Part of the mission was to take a terrorist stronghold. While engaging the enemy in the pursuit of the objective, Kiklis was hit twice from enemy rounds fired from a terrorist’s AK-47. One bullet struck him in the abdomen and the other struck him in the thigh. Kiklis then crawled into an uncleared room and proceeded to conduct did his own medical treatment and “pulled security” with his Beretta 92 9mm pistol. While he was bleeding and trying to ignore the excruciating pain, his fellow soldiers “put the Bradley through the building,” creating a potential escape route. He gathered all his strength and hopped out on one foot, while heavy enemy fire of bullets and grenades came in from everywhere.