New Hampshire Concealed Carry Laws
Last reviewed: May 3, 2026
Constitutional Carry
No permit is required for open carry or concealed carry and applies to both residents and non residents 18+.
Open Carry
Lawful
Permit honored in
31 states
New Hampshire honors
30 states
New Hampshire Gun Laws
Open Carry
Lawful
Duty to Notify Law Enforcement
No
State Parks
Concealed Carry is legal in accordance with state laws that regulate the right to carry
Restaurants Serving Alcohol
No restrictions
Firearms at Colleges
Schools individually decide the weapons policy.
Firearms at K-12 Schools
New Hampshire permittee may have loaded gun in vehicle only.
Church Carry
Churches act like any other private property and may restrict
on a church by church basis
on a church by church basis
Hotels
No legal restriction - Reference article on page 67
Secure Storage Requirements
There are legal consequences if one fails to secure their firearm and that leads to a minor gaining unauthorized access.
Magazine Capacity Limitations
No restrictions
Suppressor Ownership
Ownership & Hunting Legal.
Vehicle Possession Without Recognized Permit
Handguns are lawful loaded or unloaded, open or concealed, by resident or non-resident within a vehicle
Firearm Law Uniformity
Uniform throughout the state
Permit Training Requirements
None
Non-Resident Permits
The NH State Police issue non-resident permits
Constitutional Carry
No permit is required for open carry or concealed carry and applies to both residents and non residents 18+.
Duty to Retreat
No Duty to Retreat
Places Off Limits
I. No person shall knowingly carry a loaded or unloaded pistol, revolver, or firearm or any other deadly
weapon as defined in RSA 625:11, V, whether open or concealed or whether licensed or unlicensed, upon
the person or within any of the person's possessions owned or within the person's control in a courtroom or
area used by a court. Whoever violates the provisions of this paragraph shall be guilty of a class B felony.
II. Firearms may be secured at the entrance to a courthouse by courthouse security personnel.
III. For purposes of paragraph I, "area used by a court" means:
(a) In a building dedicated exclusively to court use, the entire building exclusive of the area between the
entrance and the courthouse security.
(b) In any other building which includes a court facility, courtrooms, jury assembly rooms, deliberation
rooms, conference and interview rooms, the judge's chambers, other court staff facilities, holding facilities,
and corridors, stairways, waiting areas, and elevators directly connecting these rooms and facilities.
IV. The provisions of this section shall not apply to marshals, sheriffs, deputy sheriffs, police or other duly
appointed or elected law enforcement officers, bailiffs and court security officers, or persons with prior
authorization of the court for the purpose of introducing weapons into evidence and as otherwise provided
for in RSA 159:5.
V. It shall be an affirmative defense to any prosecution under paragraph I that there was no notice of the
provisions of paragraph I posted in a conspicuous place at each public entrance to the court building.
weapon as defined in RSA 625:11, V, whether open or concealed or whether licensed or unlicensed, upon
the person or within any of the person's possessions owned or within the person's control in a courtroom or
area used by a court. Whoever violates the provisions of this paragraph shall be guilty of a class B felony.
II. Firearms may be secured at the entrance to a courthouse by courthouse security personnel.
III. For purposes of paragraph I, "area used by a court" means:
(a) In a building dedicated exclusively to court use, the entire building exclusive of the area between the
entrance and the courthouse security.
(b) In any other building which includes a court facility, courtrooms, jury assembly rooms, deliberation
rooms, conference and interview rooms, the judge's chambers, other court staff facilities, holding facilities,
and corridors, stairways, waiting areas, and elevators directly connecting these rooms and facilities.
IV. The provisions of this section shall not apply to marshals, sheriffs, deputy sheriffs, police or other duly
appointed or elected law enforcement officers, bailiffs and court security officers, or persons with prior
authorization of the court for the purpose of introducing weapons into evidence and as otherwise provided
for in RSA 159:5.
V. It shall be an affirmative defense to any prosecution under paragraph I that there was no notice of the
provisions of paragraph I posted in a conspicuous place at each public entrance to the court building.
State Contact Info
New Hampshire State Police
33 Hazen Drive - Room 106
Concord, NH 03305
603-223-3873
www.nh.gov/safety
33 Hazen Drive - Room 106
Concord, NH 03305
603-223-3873
www.nh.gov/safety
Permit Issuing Authority
Local Police / Sheriff
Length of Permit Validity
5 years
Permit Application Process
Local Police/Sheriff issue resident permits. Contact them for forms or print one from online. Take it to your
Police/Sheriff along with your State Photo Drivers License/ID. The process is simple and straight forward.
Cost is $10
Police/Sheriff along with your State Photo Drivers License/ID. The process is simple and straight forward.
Cost is $10
New Hampshire Permit Reciprocity
Reciprocity shown is for a standard resident permit. Non-resident and enhanced permit holders may have different reciprocity. Always verify before carrying. Use our full permit reciprocity map for all permit types →
Your New Hampshire resident permit is honored in 31 states
AK
AL
AR
AZ
CO
FL
GA
IA
ID
IN
KS
KY
LA
ME
MI
MO
MS
NC
ND
OH
OK
PA
SD
TN
TX
UT
VA
VT
WI
WV
WY
New Hampshire honors resident permits from 30 states
AK
AL
AR
AZ
CO
FL
GA
IA
ID
IN
KS
KY
LA
ME
MI
MO
MS
MT
NC
ND
OH
OK
PA
SD
TN
UT
VA
VT
WV
WY
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While Concealed Carry Inc strives to maintain legal reference information updated on this website; you as the reader and gun owner are responsible to do any and all necessary research and consult with a local attorney before making any decisions. Concealed Carry Inc is not liable for any misinformation, inaccuracies, or actions taken based on this information. We are not attorneys and this information is not legal advice. If you see any information you feel is outdated or incorrect please contact us.
Legal Summaries for all 50 states are available free on our site and mobile app.


