Traveling in a Vehicle with a Firearm without a New Hampshire Permit
Carrying of firearms in any vehicle without a valid permit in New Hampshire is illegal. 159:4. Carrying Without License. No individual shall be allowed to carry a loaded firearm in his possession or in any vehicle without a valid carry permit unless he is on his own house or place of business. A loaded firearm […]
Open Carry Laws for New Hampshire
Open carrying in New Hampshire is legal, but there must be a valid carry permit when carrying a firearm in a vehicle either concealed or open. The firearm must be unloaded. There can be a full magazine, but it should not be attached to the firearm. For more information, check the “Relevant Court Cases and […]
Carry Law Preemptions for New Hampshire
State Jurisdiction 159:26. Firearms and ammunition; Authority of the State. The state of New Hampshire shall have the right to regulate purchase, sale, possession, ownership, registration, transportation, taxation and licensing of firearms, ammunition and firearm accessories. Ordinances and laws established by political subdivisions and local governments regarding firearms or ammunition are considered null and void.
New Hampshire Laws for Use of Deadly Force
Title LXIII: Criminal Code Chapter 627: Justification §101. General Rules for Defenses and Affirmative Defenses; Justification. §627:1. General Rule. §627:1-a. Civil Immunity. §627:2. Public Duty. §627:3. Competing Harms. §627:4. Physical Force in Defense of a Person. §627:5. Physical Force in Law Enforcement. §627:6. Physical Force by Persons with Special Responsibilities. §627:7. Use of Force in […]
State and City Laws for Carrying Knives
To learn about the laws for carrying knives, click this link.
Laws for Carrying Where Alcohol is Served
Restaurant carrying is allowed in New Hampshire. Restaurant carrying means carrying a firearm on a restaurant that serves alcoholic beverages. This may or may not mean that the carrier is allowed to occupy the bar area of the restaurant., because some states consider this as illegal. Nationalcarryacademy.com recommends carriers to avoid consuming alcohol whenever carrying. […]
Electric Weapons, Defensive Sprays and High Capacity Laws
No laws are found on the use of electric weapons, defensive sprays and high capacity magazines in New Hampshire.
New Hampshire LEOSA Information
Information on State LEOSA is not available. For more LEOSA information, visit the USA page
Relevant Court Cases and Opinions of New Hampshire AG
• New Hampshire Supreme Court on Ammunition Should be on the Firearm
Additional Information and Airport Requirements
No laws are found regarding carrying of firearms on parking lots and terminals of airports. There is no set time period for the validity of an individual’s training. Residency is established once a person obtains a driver’s license from New Hampshire. The law does not state the minimum age requirement for obtaining a carry permit. […]