Story Archives of 'Guns'

For the first time in decades the US Supreme Court has the chance to define once and for all “the right to bear arms”. The case stems from a controversial ban on guns in D.C., which has made its way through court after court. And now, groups on both sides of the gun issue eagerly await the Justices’ ruling expected in June.

Guests

• Buzz Scherr, Professor at Franklin Pierce Law Center in Concord
• Richard Feldman, President of MLS Communication, a former lobbyist for the National Rifle Association and author of "Ricochet: Confessions of a Gun Lobbyist"
• Jon Lowy, Senior Attorney for the "Legal Action Project" at the Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence

A behind-the-scenes look at one of the most powerful lobbying organizations in America, the National Rifle Association. Former NRA lobbyist Richard Feldman joins us to talk about his new book “Ricochet”. It’s a scathing critique of the organization, combined with Feldman’s personal story of his long association with the NRA, the issues he worked on – and how and why he left.

Guests

• Richard Feldman: Author of “Ricochet: Confessions of a Gun Lobbyist.” Feldman was a regional political director for the NRA in the 1980's and chief lobbyist and spokesman for the firearm industry’s national trade association in the 1990's. He’s currently an attorney and founder of MLS Communications in Rindge.

A new bill in the legislature would allow New Hampshire residents to carry a concealed weapon without a permit. It passed the Senate by a narrow margin and now moves to the House. Some say it makes us safer, others disagree. Mike Arnold hosts. His guests are Senator Joe Foster, a Democrat representing Nashua and a lawyer, and Senator Bob Boyce, a Republican representing Alton Bay and co-sponsor of the bill.

Attorney General John Ashcroft is calling into question traditional views on Second Amendment rights. We'll see how that may affect gun owners in New Hampshire and look at existing laws here. Laura Speaks with Chuck Drew, executive director of New Hampshire Ceasefire www.nhceasefire.org and Jay Simkin, a director of Gun Owners of New Hampshire www.gonh.org.

The towns of Henniker and Weare are promoting gun safety by giving away trigger locks.