State v. Dor

This case comes before us on an interlocutory transfer without ruling from the 9th Circuit Court — Manchester District Division (Michael, J.). See SUP. Ct. R. 9. The interlocutory transfer poses one question: “Does the definition of a ‘loaded pistol or revolver’ [under RSA 159:4 (2002)] encompass ... a firearm with no cartridge in the firearm, and no magazine in the magazine well[,] but with a loaded magazine located next to it and easily accessible?” We answer the question in the negative and remand.

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The following facts are drawn from the interlocutory transfer statement. See In re C.M., 163…