Supreme Court of New Hampshire
Hardy v. Chester Arms, LLC
January 30, 2024320 A.3d 6
Summary
The Supreme Court of New Hampshire affirmed the trial court’s grant of summary judgment to both Chester Arms, LLC and the New Hampshire Department of Safety. It held that RSA 508:21 is jurisdictional, provides immunity even when the seller’s conduct contributes to harm, is not preempted by the PLCAA, and withstands equal‑protection and remedy‑right challenges. The court also affirmed DOS’s immunity and found that the plaintiff failed to show the shooter was disqualified under federal law, rendering DOS’s liability untenable.