HB 1048·NH·house
relative to repealing the prohibition on the possession or sale of blackjacks, slung shots, and metallic knuckles except by or to minors.
FailedFiled Nov 7, 2025
Sponsor: Jim Spillane (R)
Latest Action
Without objection returned to the House per Senate Rule 3-21, 03/26/2026; SJ 7
Mar 26, 2026
Summary
The measure removes the current blanket ban on these weapons for adults, but creates new offenses for anyone who sells or gives them to anyone under 18, and for minors who carry them. Violations are treated as criminal offenses and the weapons are forfeited to the state. The law would take effect on January 1, 2027.
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