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This bill creates a new section of New Hampshire law that allows firearms and accessories manufactured entirely within the state to be marked "For NH use only. Not for export outside NH" and establishes specific regulations for these items. The bill would exempt such firearms and accessories from federal regulations related to interstate commerce when they remain within New Hampshire, effectively creating a state-level exemption from the National Firearms Act. Specifically, manufacturers can produce firearms and related accessories like rifles, pistols, revolvers, shotguns, slides, receivers, barrels, suppressors, magazines, grips, and stocks that are restricted to in-state use. Exporting or transferring these marked items outside of New Hampshire would be classified as a class B misdemeanor, and altering or removing the "For NH use only" marking would also be a class B misdemeanor unless the item is rendered permanently inoperable. The bill aims to challenge federal firearm regulations by asserting state-level control over firearms manufactured and used exclusively within New Hampshire, and it will take effect 60 days after its passage. While the fiscal note indicates no direct state revenue impact, the bill may have indeterminable implications for judicial and correctional systems due to the new criminal penalties.

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https://gc.nh.gov/bill_status/legacy/bs2016/bill_docket.aspx?lsr=0447&sy=2025&sortoption=&txtsessionyear=2025&txtbillnumber=HB381