SMASHING MACHINE
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Starting a thread on NHFG posing some questions about compliance with the law. Apparently the conservation officers have been out of line as of late, particularly in Cheshire County, on firearm issues. Being a recent escapee from MA, some of the local guys have warned me about the harassment, and the last thing I need right now is to get jammed up on some obscure NHFG enforcement. It was my understanding that in the state of NH, the only places besides federal buildings, you could not carry were courtrooms and the gray area of schools. After doing some reading it looks like NHFG can jam you up if you are carrying under certain circumstances, and even potentially confiscate weapons if they deem you a potential poacher. I am aware of the "no loaded long guns in/on a vehicle" BS and am looking forward to getting that washed off the books next year with my first NH vote.
I'll start off the thread with some noob questions... pardon me if my MASS is showing.
I like to hike, alone, avoiding human interaction for cardio. I have run into two black bears already while in the woods, and another in my back yard. Yes I know attacks are exceedingly rare... but a Yorkie hikes with me (yeah he is my 5# best friend, what up ). I would like to sling a long gun on my hike. Not planning on being an open carry activist or to look like a tough guy, again... I am trying not to run into people. If I run into a FGO, are there any laws that I need to be aware of so he doesn't jam me up? All my rifles have lights for good reason, I am not spotlighting, hunting, or discharging a weapon... will these guys attempt to pin me under some type of anti-poaching non-sense? I want to be compliant with the law and am not looking to flex out here, but judging by what the locals have told me, the conservation officers have become overly aggressive with enforcement. Anything I should be made aware of?
Thanks gents and looking forward to the discussion.
I'll start off the thread with some noob questions... pardon me if my MASS is showing.
I like to hike, alone, avoiding human interaction for cardio. I have run into two black bears already while in the woods, and another in my back yard. Yes I know attacks are exceedingly rare... but a Yorkie hikes with me (yeah he is my 5# best friend, what up ). I would like to sling a long gun on my hike. Not planning on being an open carry activist or to look like a tough guy, again... I am trying not to run into people. If I run into a FGO, are there any laws that I need to be aware of so he doesn't jam me up? All my rifles have lights for good reason, I am not spotlighting, hunting, or discharging a weapon... will these guys attempt to pin me under some type of anti-poaching non-sense? I want to be compliant with the law and am not looking to flex out here, but judging by what the locals have told me, the conservation officers have become overly aggressive with enforcement. Anything I should be made aware of?
Thanks gents and looking forward to the discussion.
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