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Non-Resident permit · GA → NH

Is a Georgia Non-Resident Permit Valid in New Hampshire?

No such permit issuedVerified 2026-08-08

Georgia does not sell permits to out-of-state applicants (georgia.gov requires applicants to be a Georgia resident and apply at the probate court (county of domicile); 18-20 only for military members with basic training completed. Out-of-state residents cannot get a WCL, but under SB 319 they may carry without one if they would otherwise qualify). For carry in New Hampshire, what matters is a permit you can actually hold — your resident permit, or a non-resident permit from a state that issues them.

Why

New Hampshire has no inbound recognition statute because none is needed — no license is required to carry. Any out-of-state permit holder (or non-holder) who may lawfully possess a firearm may carry. RSA 159:6-d addresses only outbound reciprocity for NH licenses; the State Police publish the list of states honoring NH resident licenses.

The permit (Georgia)

Permit
Georgia Weapons Carry License (WCL)
Issued by
Judge of the probate court of the applicant's county of domicile
Issue policy
Shall-issue
Issued to non-residents?
No — Georgia.gov requires applicants to be a Georgia resident and apply at the probate court (county of domicile); 18-20 only for military members with basic training completed. Out-of-state residents cannot get a WCL, but under SB 319 they may carry without one if they would otherwise qualify.

The destination (New Hampshire)

Recognition policy
Honors permits from all states
Permitless carry
Yes
Duty to inform
No (present permit on demand)
Magazine limit
No state limit

Carry rules in New Hampshire

Carry law is state law. From the moment you enter New Hampshire, these rules replace the ones you know from Georgia.

Off-limits places in New Hampshire

See the full 50-state map for a Georgia non-resident permit →

Frequently asked questions

Is a Georgia non-resident permit valid in New Hampshire?
Georgia does not sell permits to out-of-state applicants (georgia.gov requires applicants to be a Georgia resident and apply at the probate court (county of domicile); 18-20 only for military members with basic training completed. Out-of-state residents cannot get a WCL, but under SB 319 they may carry without one if they would otherwise qualify). For carry in New Hampshire, what matters is a permit you can actually hold — your resident permit, or a non-resident permit from a state that issues them.
Do I have to tell police in New Hampshire that I am carrying?
No statutory duty to inform a police officer of carrying appears in RSA Chapter 159.
Does New Hampshire limit magazine capacity?
New Hampshire sets no state magazine-capacity limit for handguns.
Can I carry in New Hampshire without any permit?
New Hampshire allows permitless concealed carry for people who may legally possess a handgun, including eligible visitors.
Does Georgia issue non-resident carry permits?
No. Georgia issues carry permits to residents only (georgia.gov requires applicants to be a Georgia resident and apply at the probate court (county of domicile); 18-20 only for military members with basic training completed. Out-of-state residents cannot get a WCL, but under SB 319 they may carry without one if they would otherwise qualify). Non-residents who want multi-state coverage usually obtain a non-resident permit from a state that offers one, such as those listed in our non-resident permit guide.

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