New Hampshire Gun Laws

New Hampshire Gun Laws

Gun Laws in New Hampshire

In New Hampshire, no permit is required for carry. You are allowed to carry concealed, but with normal restrictions.
In a case, when you already have a your own handgun, and you want to bring it into NH but don't have a license to carry concealed, then you may allowed to carry unloaded with you.

New Hampshire gun laws about Child Access Prevention, Juvenile Possession of Handguns Law, Juvenile Sale/Transfer of Handguns Law one must know and information these gun and the gun control laws is provided here.

  • Child Access Prevention Law: Not allowed in New Hampshire.

    Child Access Prevention (CAP) Law: According to this law, in New Hampshire only adults are allowed to use a gun locking device or store guns in a place that is not readily accessible to minors. New Hampshire Gun Laws

  • Juvenile Possession Law: Not allowed in New Hampshire.

    Juvenile Possession Law (JPL): According to this law, in New Hampshire juveniles (those under 18 years) are not allowed for possession of handguns. Some states in New Hampshire, allowed/grant exceptions for guns used for hunting and target purposes.

  • Juvenile Sale/Transfer Law: Allowed in New Hampshire.

    Juvenile Sale or Transfer Law (JSL): According to this law, in New Hampshire, minors are not allowed to use a specified guns or sale or transfer of gun is restricted to minors.

New Hampshire Requirements For Handguns, Rifles and Shotguns

Rifles/Shotguns Handguns
Purchase Permission No No
Firearms Registration No No
Owners Licensing No No
Permission to Carry No Yes

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