IF YOU ARE APPLYING FOR A PISTOL/REVOLVER LICENSE, YOU SHOULD BE AWARE OF THE REGULATIONS, BOTH STATE AND FEDERAL, WHICH GOVERN THE SALE, POSSESSION AND USE OF THEM.
STATE STATUTES:
- Transporting in Motor Vehicle: It is illegal, under New Hampshire law, to carry a
loaded pistol or revolver in any vehicle without a license . . . (N.H.
R.S.A.
159:4)
- Carrying Without a License: It is illegal, under New Hampshire law, to carry a
pistol or revolver concealed upon your person, except in your dwelling or house, or
place of business, without a license; whoever violates this section shall, for the first
offense, be guilty of a MISDEMEANOR. For the second or subsequent violation of this
section, such person shall be guilty of a CLASS B FELONY. (N.H.
R.S.A. 159:4)
- License to Carry: N.H.
R.S.A. 159:6
- Suspension or Revocation of License:
I. The issuing authority may order a license to carry a loaded pistol or revolver issued to any person pursuant to RSA 159:6 to be suspended or revoked for just cause, provided written notice of the suspension or revocation and the reason therefore is given to the licensee. A licensee whose license has been suspended or revoked shall be permitted a hearing on such suspension or revocation if a hearing is requested by the licensee to the issuing authority within 7 days of the suspension or revocation.
II. When the licensee hereunder ceases to be a resident of the community in which the license was issued he shall notify in writing the issuing authority at his new place of residence that he has a current license. Such license shall remain in effect until it expires pursuant to RSA 159:6.
- Permit to Purchase: No person shall sell, deliver, or otherwise transfer a pistol
or revolver to a person who has been convicted of a felony. Where neither party to the transaction holds a dealer's license, no person
shall sell or otherwise transfer a pistol or revolver to any person not personally known
to him. Any violation of this section is a Felony. (N.H.
R.S.A.
159:7)
- Sale to Minors: Any person who shall sell, barter, hire, lend or give to any
minor any pistol or revolver shall be guilty of a MISDEMEANOR. (N.H.
R.S.A.
159:12)
Changing Identification Marks: No person shall change, alter, remove or obliterate the name of the maker, model, manufacturer's serial numbers, or any other mark of identification on any pistol or revolver. Possession of any such firearms shall be presumptive evidence that such possessor had changed, altered, removed or obliterated the same. Any person who violates the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a FELONY. (N.H. R.S.A. 159:13)
QUICK REFERENCE
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Handguns |
Rifles/Shotguns |
Permit to Purchase |
No* |
No* |
Registration of Firearms |
No |
No |
Licensing of Owner |
No |
No |
Permit to Carry |
Yes** |
No |
*Only if purchaser is a convicted felon. **Concealed
There are no state licensing requirements in New Hampshire for the possession of any rifle, shotgun or handgun.
It is a FELONY for any person who has been convicted of a felony to own, possess or control any firearm in New Hampshire.
All persons applying for a License to Carry a Pistol/Revolver in the Town of Hollis should read and thoroughly understand the following:
- A License to Carry a Pistol/Revolver does not relieve you from any criminal or civil liability resulting from the misuse of any such weapon. Possessing and/or carrying a firearm is an awesome responsibility because you hold in your hands the potential for causing the death or serious injury to another human being. Therefore, all that come in contact with any firearm should have a thorough understanding of the handling, uses, functioning, maintenance and justification for the use of firearms.
- Generally, it has been established and upheld by the courts that a person is authorized to use DEADLY FORCE ONLY under the circumstances that it is reasonable and necessary to combat DEADLY FORCE, used or threatened, or if there is imminent danger of death or serious bodily injury to you or to an innocent person unlawfully attacked. You should be aware that, should you use a firearm improperly or illegally, you will not only be subject to arrest and prosecution, but civil action as well, which historically results in astronomical settlements . . . (N.H. R.S.A. 627:4)
- Although the above summary is not meant to be considered as legal advice, nor a restatement of actual law, it is our intention to make you, the applicant, aware of the responsibilities and possible consequences of firearms. To determine the applicability of these laws to specific situations which you may encounter, you are strongly urged to consult an attorney.