He should perhaps have been questioned by the police first, to see if had the proper permit, before roughing him up and arresting him for breaking no law. If the State of New Hampshire allows folks carry open sidearms with the proper permit, then perhaps the police in New Hampshire should know the law, eh? And if they did know the law, then what the hell were they doing arresting him?
He mentioned that he spoke to his governor who said "They're still doing THAT?" and then had his aide take notes.