CONCORD — The New Hampshire House believes higher thresholds are needed for gun sales that are not done by federally licensed commercial dealers.
The House on Tuesday voted to expand background checks before private gun sales or transfers can be completed, and to institute a seven-day waiting period before a sale can be finalized.
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