Non-Resident permit · NE → NH
Is a Nebraska Non-Resident Permit Valid in New Hampshire?
You can't get this permit: Nebraska doesn't offer one to non-residents (requires 180 days' Nebraska residency (Neb. Rev. Stat. 69-2433). US Armed Forces members on permanent duty station in Nebraska and their spouses count as residents; new residents holding a permit from a state Nebraska recognizes may apply without the 180-day wait). Check your own state's permit against New Hampshire's recognition rules instead.
Why
- Nebraska does not issue carry permits to non-residents (requires 180 days' nebraska residency (neb. rev. stat. 69-2433). us armed forces members on permanent duty station in nebraska and their spouses count as residents; new residents holding a permit from a state nebraska recognizes may apply without the 180-day wait).
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 (Nebraska)
- Permit
- Nebraska Concealed Handgun Permit (CHP)
- Issued by
- Nebraska State Patrol
- Issue policy
- Shall-issue
- Issued to non-residents?
- No — Requires 180 days' Nebraska residency (Neb. Rev. Stat. 69-2433). US Armed Forces members on permanent duty station in Nebraska and their spouses count as residents; new residents holding a permit from a state Nebraska recognizes may apply without the 180-day wait.
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
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
New Hampshire bans carry in 3 kinds of places. The first on the list:
- Courtrooms and areas used by a court (RSA 159:19, class B felony)
- Federal facilities (federal law)
Nebraska vs New Hampshire: what changes at the state line
Crossing from Nebraska into New Hampshire changes 3 rules: permitless carry (Yes (21+) → Yes); duty to inform police (Yes → No); out-of-state permits honored (36 states → All states).
| Rule | Nebraska | New Hampshire |
|---|---|---|
| Permitless carry | Yes (21+) | Yes |
| Duty to inform police | Yes | No |
| Magazine limit | None | None |
| Out-of-state permits honored | 36 states | All states |
| Open carry | Yes, no permit | Yes, no permit |
Going the other way, a New Hampshire non-resident permit in Nebraska: permit not recognized — but permitless carry applies.
Permits that do work in New Hampshire
These non-resident permits are honored in New Hampshire, ranked by how many states honor each one. They are issued to people who live outside the issuing state, subject to its eligibility rules.
- North Dakota non-resident permit · honored in 33 states
- Ohio non-resident permit · honored in 33 states
- Idaho non-resident permit · honored in 32 states
- Texas non-resident permit · honored in 32 states
- Florida non-resident permit · honored in 32 states
- South Carolina non-resident permit · honored in 32 states
Driving on from New Hampshire
How a Nebraska non-resident permit fares in the states bordering New Hampshire:
- Maine — No such permit issued
- Massachusetts — No such permit issued
- Vermont — No such permit issued
Frequently asked questions
- Does New Hampshire honor a Nebraska resident permit?
- Recognized — and permitless carry applies. That differs from the non-resident permit on this page, because New Hampshire treats the two permit types differently.
- Can a New Hampshire non-resident permit holder carry in Nebraska?
- Permit not recognized — but permitless carry applies. Reciprocity is decided by the destination state, so the answer in this direction depends on Nebraska's law, not New Hampshire's.
- Does Nebraska issue non-resident carry permits?
- No. Nebraska issues carry permits to residents only (requires 180 days' Nebraska residency (Neb. Rev. Stat. 69-2433). US Armed Forces members on permanent duty station in Nebraska and their spouses count as residents; new residents holding a permit from a state Nebraska recognizes may apply without the 180-day wait). 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.
Official sources
- NH RSA Chapter 159 — Pistols and Revolvers (159:4 repealed, 159:6, 159:6-d, 159:19) — accessed 2026-08-08
- NH State Police — Pistol and Revolver Licensing (incl. outbound reciprocity list) — accessed 2026-08-08
- Nebraska State Patrol — Nebraska Reciprocity (AG recognition list) — accessed 2026-08-08
- Neb. Rev. Stat. 28-1202.01 — Carrying concealed handgun; locations; restrictions — accessed 2026-08-08
- Neb. Rev. Stat. 28-1201 — Terms, defined (minor) — accessed 2026-08-08
- Neb. Rev. Stat. 28-1202.04 — Contact with peace officer; duty to inform — accessed 2026-08-08
- Neb. Rev. Stat. 69-2433 — Applicant requirements — accessed 2026-08-08
- Neb. Rev. Stat. 69-2448 — License or permit issued by other state; how treated — accessed 2026-08-08
- Nebraska State Patrol — Concealed Handgun Permits (how to apply) — accessed 2026-09-27
- Nebraska State Patrol — CHP Frequently Asked Questions — accessed 2026-09-27