Senate Majority Leader Jeb Bradley disagreed with the Attorney General’s opinion of the law, saying in an email that he doesn’t see the state statute conflicting with local policies such as the one in Lebanon. “It is my understanding that under state and federal laws, schools are free to adopt their own policies prohibiting firearms,” he wrote. Sen. Ruth Ward, a Newport-area Republican, called Lebanon’s situation a “tough issue” because she understands that school officials want to protect children in their care. “Calling the police when there is an unwanted person on the school premises, may not be fast enough. Should some of the faculty have firearms in case?” Ward, of Stoddard, said. “I don’t have a good answer at this point. We need to protect our children, but how?” Gov. Chris Sununu hasn’t made clear whether he would support repealing the law. “There is nothing more important than ensuring our kids are safe at school,” Sununu said in a statement, adding he doesn’t support “additional Second Amendment restrictions” at this time.
N.H. AG: School Gun Bans Unlawful
N.H. AG: School Gun Bans Unlawful