No license is required to openly carry a firearm while on foot, but carry of a loaded pistol or revolver in a motor vehicle, openly or concealed, does require a license. Note that the NH license is issued for carry of a "pistol or revolver," and is not a license to carry "weapons" as exists in some other states. The NH license is issued by the local police dept at a cost of $10 for residents, and by the NH State Police at a cost of $100 for non-residents (changed from $20 on July 1, 2009). The term of issue of the license is four years for non-residents, and at least four years for residents. Turn around time is generally 1 Ā2 weeks, with 14 days being the maximum time allowed by law.
State Legal Statute Source:
RSA 159:6
State Department Locations:
Last Revised: April 9, 2010
Director of State Police
Permits and Licensing Unit
35 Hazen Drive
Concord, New Hampshire 03305
Phone: (603) 271-3575
Fax: (603) 271-1153
Permit Costs & Info:
Residents: $10. Non Residents: $100. 4 years
Issuing Authority: Selectman/Mayor or Chief of Police
Click Here for CCW Permit Form
Open Carry Information:
New Hampshire is an open carry state and it is not uncommon. However, a permit is required in order to possess a loaded handgun in a vehicle, regardless of whether or not it is visible or concealed
States that Honor New Hampshire's CCW Permit:
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Colorado*, Florida*, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan*, Mississippi, Missouri, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont*, Wyoming
* Honors RESIDENTIAL New Hampshire permits only.
State CCW Permits that New Hampshire Honors:
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Utah, Wyoming,
