MANCHESTER, N.H. — Kelly Ayotte said that while she remains a firm supporter of the Second Amendment in New Hampshire, she said during her “Conversation with the Candidate” event that there is an area she is “concerned about” regarding gun laws in the state.
Ayotte said there are some cases in which a person’s mental health records prevent them from lawfully holding a firearm because a court previously found them to be a danger to themselves or others. She said those records aren’t in the background check system, adding “I think we should fix that.”
She added that while she hopes to address the issue with the Legislature, she said she would aim to do it in a way that respects people’s rights and doesn’t dissuade people from seeking mental health help if they need it. She said due-process protections would need to be included in the fix to ensure people who are prohibited from having a firearm can get that right back through due process…