RSA 507-D:6 · Limitation of Actions Against Firearm Manufacturers and Federal Firearms Licensees

507-D:6 Limitation of Actions Against Firearm Manufacturers and Federal Firearms Licensees. –

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I.

In any product liability action involving a firearm, the manufacturer of the firearm and any federal firearms licensee (FFL) who sold or transferred the firearm shall not be liable in tort under any theory of defective product design, failure to warn, negligence, strict product liability, or any other claim based on the absence or presence of any of the following features:

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(a)

A magazine disconnect mechanism;

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(b)

A loaded chamber indicator;

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(c)

Authorized user recognition technology; or

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(d)

An external mechanical safety, including but not limited to a hinged, pivoting, or tabbed trigger safety.

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II.

Nothing in this section shall be construed to limit liability for a firearm manufacturer or FFL in cases where the claimant establishes that the firearm contained an actual manufacturing defect or failed to operate in a manner consistent with the manufacturer's express warranty or representations.

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III.

This section shall not alter or limit any other defense available to firearm manufacturers or FFL under RSA 507-D or any other applicable law.

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IV.

If any provision of this section or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications of the chapter which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, to the fullest extent permitted by law, and to this end the provisions of this chapter are declared to be severable.

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V.

In this section:

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(a)

"Firearm" shall have the same meaning as provided in RSA 173-B:1, XI.

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(b)

"Magazine disconnect mechanism" shall mean a mechanism that prevents a semiautomatic firearm from firing when the detachable magazine is not fully inserted in the firearm.

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(c)

"Loaded chamber indicator" shall mean a mechanism or feature intended to indicate to the user that a cartridge is in the firing chamber of a firearm.

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(d)

"Authorized user recognition technology" shall mean a mechanism, device, or technology applied to a firearm that prevents a user not authorized by the owner from firing the firearm.

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(e)

"External manual safety" shall mean a manually operated mechanism that, when engaged, blocks the trigger from functioning. Source. 2025, 40:6, eff. May 23, 2025.

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