What does the "Brady Law" require?
The "Brady Law" requires any federally licensed firearms dealer to conduct a background check on individuals who intend on purchasing a firearm. This check must be done within 5 days from the date the purchaser completes a "Statement of Intent to Obtain a Handgun(s)" or "Brady form".

In New Hampshire, gun dealers can obtain an "instant check" on a purchaser from the Department of Safety via telephone. If a further check is required, the dealer will contact the chief law enforcement officer of the police department where the purchaser lives. The local authorities will conduct the record check on the purchaser at that time, notifying the dealer of the purchaser's status before five days have past.

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1. How do I obtain a pistol/revolver license?
2. Do I have to register my firearms with the police?
3. What does the "Brady Law" require?
4. How far away from my house do I need to be in order to shoot my guns?
5. How do I have fingerprints taken?
6. Do I have to register my alarm system with the police?
7. Who do I see to pick-up evidence or other property the police are holding?
8. How are Police Reports obtained, and how much do they cost?
9. How do I obtain a Domestic Violence Petition (DVP)/Restraining Order?
10. How is the protective order served?
11. What happens if an address is not available for Domestic Violence Petition service?
12. What do I do once a Domestic Violence Petition has been served?
13. What if the Domestic Violence Petition is not served prior to the court date?
14. Can the police department check my vacant property while I am away?
15. Can I request information under the Freedom of Information Act?
16. Is there a Winter Parking Ban?
17. How do I know if I need to hire a police detail officer?
18. How do I go about hiring a police detail officer?
19. How much notice is required to hire a detail officer?
20. What is the cost to hire a detail officer?
21. How do I cancel a detail officer?
22. Are there any considerations for residents with special needs?
23. What do I do if I have been given a Bad Check?
24. What do I do if I am a victim of Identity Theft?
25. How do I follow up on the status of my open case?
26. How do I follow up on the status of my case that is awaiting prosecution?
27. I'd like to have a Block Party. What do I need to know?
28. What are the fees for reports, fingerprints, etc?
29. How do I dispose of prescription medicine or sharps (needles)?