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

Recognized — and permitless carry appliesVerified 2026-08-08

Yes. New Hampshire is a permitless-carry state that also honors New York non-resident permits. Carrying on the permit keeps things simpler in some situations, such as school-zone rules under federal law.

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 (New York)

Permit
New York State Pistol/Revolver License — concealed carry class (Penal Law 400.00(2)(f))
Issued by
County or city licensing officer (county judge, sheriff or police commissioner depending on locality; NYPD License Division within New York City)
Issue policy
Shall-issue
Issued to non-residents?
Yes — Official gunsafety.ny.gov FAQ: 'New York law does not require residency or in-state employment to apply for a firearm license... residency is not among the eligibility criteria'; applications go to the licensing officer where the applicant resides, is principally employed or has a principal place of business (PL 400.00(3)).

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 New York.

Off-limits places in New Hampshire

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

Frequently asked questions

Is a New York non-resident permit valid in New Hampshire?
Yes. New Hampshire is a permitless-carry state that also honors New York non-resident permits. Carrying on the permit keeps things simpler in some situations, such as school-zone rules under federal law.
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.
Where does New Hampshire publish its official reciprocity list?
New Hampshire publishes its recognition policy on an official state page, linked in the sources on this page. That page is the authority — check it shortly before travel, because recognition lists change without much notice.

Official sources