New Hampshire: Floor Vote on Pro-Gun Firearms Training Bill TOMORROW

Dear [Lawmaker],

As a fellow resident of New Hampshire and your constituent, I urge you to SUPPORT SB 54 when it arrives on the floor.

SB 54, a public safety bill, would implement gun-avoidance training for young children and basic firearm safety training for older students. If passed, this bill would direct the Department of Safety to develop an education plan using gold-standard models such as the Eddie Eagle GunSafe® program and NRA Hunter Education. Both programs are provided at no cost to any individual who wishes to participate.

These NRA models were selected because they are already being used by schools throughout the country. To date, five other states already utilize Eddie Eagle to teach young children what to do if they ever come across a firearm: “STOP! Don’t touch. Run away. Tell a grown-up.” This program has been recognized by law enforcement, education, and healthcare groups for its effectiveness in preventing accidents with firearms. To date, over 33 million children have completed this training.

As students age, new firearms training would be provided, teaching them basic firearm and hunter safety. This, in turn, would increase public safety, reduce avoidable accidents, and promote New Hampshire’s proud hunting heritage. Additionally, one could argue that it could spark an interest in one of the thousands of firearms-related jobs in New Hampshire, which provides billions of dollars in economic benefits to the state.

Again, I urge you to SUPPORT SB 54 when it arrives on the floor. Thank you for all that you do for the great state of New Hampshire.

Sincerely,
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