Overview for New Hampshire
It is illegal in New Hampshire to fire a weapon on private land not owned by someone else, within 300ft of a building that is permanently occupied. Permission can be given by the owner to allow this. Having a loaded shotgun or rifle on a power boat, airplane, or motor vehicle is also illegal.
New Hampshire law is more restrictive than federal law when it comes to convicted felons owning weapons. Anyone who is convicted of a drug felony or a felony “against the person or property of another,” is banned from owning any deadly weapon in New Hampshire. The state defines deadly weapons as “any firearm, knife or other substance or thing which, in the manner it is used, intended to be used, or threatened to be used, is known to be capable of producing death or serious bodily injury.”.
| Law | Long-guns | Handguns |
|---|---|---|
| Permit to Purchase | No | No |
| Open Carry | Yes | Yes |
| Concealed Carry | No | Yes |
| State Preemption of Local Restrictions | Yes | Yes |
| Firearm Registration | No | No |
| Owner License | No | No |
The Concealed Carry Permit
(often encompasses the open carry permit)
- Price: $10
- Valid for 4 years
- Regarding Non-residents of New Hampshire: $100
- Non-resident permits are valid for 4 years
- An owner's license is Not Needed
- Permit to Purchase: Not Needed
- Permits to Purchase Year/Cost: Not Needed
Official Concealed Carry page for New Hampshire.
New Hampshire Concealed Carry Reciprocity
New Hampshire Magazine Capacity
New Hampshire Imitation Firearms
What is classified as an Imitation Firearm in New Hampshire?
The following is a list of imitation firearms in New Hampshire:
- Pellet gun
- BB gun
- Air rifle
- Paintball gun
- Taser
Does New Hampshire have a gun buy back program?
New Hampshire does not run, or fund any gun buyback programs.
Does New Hampshire have an inheritance gun law?
New Hampshire does not have an inheritance gun law.