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New Hampshire Concealed Knife Carry (2026)

Permitted: No New Hampshire statute restricts carrying a knife (concealed or open) or sets a blade-length limit; only blackjacks, slung shots and metallic knuckles are barred (RSA 159:16).

PermittedVerified Jul 7, 2026

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No New Hampshire statute restricts carrying a knife (concealed or open) or sets a blade-length limit; only blackjacks, slung shots and metallic knuckles are barred (RSA 159:16).

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