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Senate adopts study-and-limited-carry compromise on campus carry after marathon debate
Summary
After hours of debate, the New Hampshire Senate approved an amended version of House Bill 1793 that allows limited non-lethal self-defense tools now, creates a study committee on firearms on public campuses, and permits certain faculty options; the measure passed on a 14–8 roll call.
The New Hampshire Senate moved a long-standing campus-carry debate forward on Thursday, approving an amended version of House Bill 1793 after a marathon floor discussion that stretched across multiple hours.
Senator Ganon, presenting the Judiciary Committee recommendation, said the committee had sought a balanced path forward after hearing testimony on both sides. "The amendment reflects a balanced path forward. It protects access to non-lethal self-defense tools now while ensuring that future consideration of campus carry is informed by data," he said.
Opponents warned of risks to student safety and enrollment. Senator Alt Schiller said committee testimony and a student…
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