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

Why

• Louisiana does not issue carry permits to non-residents (r.s. 40:1379.3(b)(1) and (c)(3)-(4): permits are issued only to louisiana residents aged 21+; a permit becomes invalid when the holder ceases to reside in louisiana).

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.

Carry rules in New Hampshire

New Hampshire's rules control while you're there. These are the ones travelers trip over most.

• No statutory duty to inform a police officer of carrying appears in RSA Chapter 159.
• New Hampshire sets no state magazine-capacity limit for handguns.
• New Hampshire allows permitless concealed carry for people who may legally possess a handgun, including eligible visitors.
• Since Feb 22, 2017, no license is required to carry a loaded pistol or revolver openly or concealed in a vehicle for anyone not prohibited from possessing firearms.

Off-limits places in New Hampshire

• Courtrooms and areas used by a court (RSA 159:19, class B felony)
• Federal facilities (federal law)
• Federal school zones for carriers without a state-issued license (federal Gun-Free School Zones Act)

Frequently asked questions

Is a Louisiana non-resident permit valid in New Hampshire?

The premise fails at the first step. Louisiana issues no non-resident carry permit (r.S. 40:1379.3(B)(1) and (C)(3)-(4): permits are issued only to Louisiana residents aged 21+; a permit becomes invalid when the holder ceases to reside in Louisiana), so reciprocity with New Hampshire never comes into play for this permit type.

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 Louisiana issue non-resident carry permits?

No. Louisiana issues carry permits to residents only (r.S. 40:1379.3(B)(1) and (C)(3)-(4): permits are issued only to Louisiana residents aged 21+; a permit becomes invalid when the holder ceases to reside in Louisiana). 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.