| Subject/Law | Long guns | Handguns | Relevant statutes | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| State permit required to purchase? | No | No | NHRS XII §159:14 | |
| Firearm registration? | No | No | ||
| Assault weapon law? | No | No | ||
| Magazine capacity restriction? | No | No | ||
| Owner license required? | No | No | ||
| License required for concealed carry? | N/A | No | NHRS XII §159:6 | Constitutional carry legal as of February 22, 2017.[116] Licenses remain available on a Shall-Issue basis for reciprocity purposes. |
| License required for open carry? | No | No | NHRS XII §159:6 NHRS XVIII §207:7 | Handgun open carry without license. Loaded long guns prohibited from motor vehicles. |
| State preemption of local restrictions? | Yes | Yes | NHRS XII §159:26 | Includes knives. |
| NFA weapons restricted? | No | No | ||
| Peaceable Journey laws? | No | No | ||
| Background checks required for private sales? | No | No |
