NH gun case could help concealed carriers

[DadaOrwell]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q_NhTgXz-q0

A recent gun-friendly outcome in a New Hampshire District Court could have positive implications for those who want to carry a concealed handgun.   Prosecutors at the Manchester District Court dropped both counts of “carrying a concealed handgun without a license” against a Free Stater* who was described by the media as “heavily armed,” carrying two loaded handguns and spare loaded magazines, and wearing body armor. The case received television coverage and national publicity via an Associated Press story.

William Walker was defended by attorney Evan F. Nappen of Concord (www.efnappen.com), the Corporate Counsel of the state-wide organization Pro-Gun New Hampshire (www.PGNH.org), and one of its five Directors.  Nappen argued on motion that New Hampshire must honor the man's Virginia concealed carry permit because of the Federal Constitution’s "full faith and credit” clause. This is significant because New Hampshire does not officially maintain concealed carry reciprocity with Virginia.  Unlike marriage licenses and driver licenses, state concealed carry licenses are generally honored by other states through reciprocal state-to-state agreements — but Virginia is not among the states listed on the New Hampshire Department of Safety’s Web page of such reciprocity agreements,
 www.nh.gov/safety/divisions/nhsp/ssb/permitslicensing/plupr.html.

In a plea agreement reached with the State, both counts of “carrying a concealed handgun without a license” were dropped, and all firearms, magazines and accessories ordered returned by the State. Mr. Walker pled “No Contest” to disorderly conduct and a motor vehicle violation. He received a $500 fine with $300 of it being suspended,

It's not clear what will happen to the next person "caught" carrying with only a Virginia permit, but the case serves as an instructional precedent, although not a binding one.  Now there is one more arrow in the legal argument quiver of those who wish to peaceably exercise their gun rights without a New Hampshire carry license.

 *Free Staters are people who move to New Hampshire for more freedom: http://FreeStateProject.org

[Kevin Freeheart]

I'm glad to see that Bill wasn't put in a rape cage over this.

That said, I'm not sure I think it's all that memorable. They dropped the charges because they have a shitty case and they knew it. If this went through, it would most likely be appealed and damage their ability to hurt people over this issue into the future.

My thanks to Bill for not bending over immediately on this issue. My thanks to Evan for representation. Kudos to the friends and family standing by Bill. Fuck you to the statists trying to hurt peaceful people. This could have had a better ending, but it's not my life to make that call on.

[DadaOrwell]

One problem: As of a few weeks ago at least, Bill reports the cops are still holding his guns.  He says to get them back they are demanding he submit to a background check he considers illegal.

[DadaOrwell]

Bill's wife has been thrown in jail for allegedly stealing from the Rhode Island government.

[Dylboz]

Bill is having a hell of a time right now, isn't he? Poor guy.

[Rebel]

Bill is having a hell of a time right now, isn't he? Poor guy.

I felt it a little bit the other day as y'all have heard.

[BonerJoe]

Bill's wife has been thrown in jail for allegedly stealing from the Rhode Island government.

Wow, no shit?

[Jetfire]

wow thanks for the info