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New Hampshire Concealed Carry Laws (2026)

Permitted: New Hampshire has had permitless carry, also called constitutional carry, since February 2017: no license is needed to carry openly or concealed for anyone 18 and older who can lawfully possess.

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New Hampshire has had permitless carry, also called constitutional carry, since February 2017: no license is needed to carry openly or concealed for anyone 18 and older who can lawfully possess. Optional licenses are available, and the minimum age is 18.

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