Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that reduces certain weapon restrictions on blackjacks (weighted batons), slung-shots, and metallic (brass) knuckles in New Hampshire.

Highlights:

• Reduces certain weapon restrictions on blackjacks, slung-shots, and metallic knuckles in New Hampshire for individuals 21 and older (Sec. 1).

• Prohibits individuals under the age of 21 from possession of these weapons and further prohibits giving these weapons to minors (Sec. 1).

• Defines “blackjacks” as a type of weighted baton (Sec. 1).

• Defines “slung shots” as a weapon with a heavy ball or not on the end of a rope (Sec. 1).

• Defines “metallic knuckles” as what are commonly referred to as brass knuckles (Sec. 1).

• Specifies that the provisions of this bill shall take effect immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor (Sec. 2).

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