Privately Selling a Firearm
Any person or business that attempts or completes a sale of a firearm without an appropriate license is guilty of a class B felony.[1]
Prohibited from Buying
No person shall sell, deliver, or otherwise transfer a pistol, revolver, or any other firearm to a person who has been convicted, in any jurisdiction, of a felony. Whoever violates the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a class B felony.[2]
Concealed Carry
Concealed carry is legal without a license, but the state does offer a Resident Pistol/Revolver License, which people primarily use for reciprocity with other states.
How to Apply
A person must be at least 21 to apply for a Resident Pistol/Revolver License.
- Complete the Application for a Resident Pistol/Revolver License.
- Mail the application to the Department of Safety, Division of State Police, Permits and Licensing Unit, 33 Hazen Drive, Concord, NH, 03301.
Reciprocity
The following states do not have reciprocity agreements with New Hampshire:[3] California, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Texas, Vermont, Washington, and Wisconsin.