New Hampshire Concealed Weapons Permit

[pdowg881]

I have heard here that there is no mininum age listed for a NH resident to obtain a cwp. I am 19 and someone said they got theirs at 18 in NH. So I beleive if there is no minimum age it would technically be 18 because of the federal law regarding handgun posession. Is this true? Can I apply for a cwp if I am 19 years old?



Also could I have an in depth explanation of the proccess of obtaining a cwp? For exaplme, go to pd fill form take class etc etc.

 

[atk]

A great resource for this type of info is www.packing.org. Or, you could call up your local police department, and ask to speak with the licensing officer.

 

[scurtis_34471]

I got a NH permit when I was 18. The problem was that I couldn't buy a gun to carry until I was 21 and my parents wouldn't buy one on my behalf.

 

[pdowg881]

I'd have to go the private sale route since the only gun I have is a big target pistol. I've looked on packing.org and the state police website and can't find a definive age requirement.



http://www.nh.gov/safety/divisions/nhsp/ssb/permitslicensing/documents/dssp85.pdf
Heres the form, and I have a couple questions, first i assume self defense is a sufficient response foor why I would be applying for the permit, and are references like a testament to character or what?

 

[Alphazulu6]

I'd have to go the private sale route since the only gun I have is a big target pistol.

Dont break the law. You will be in prison past your age of 21 ... when you could have bought one legally. Just something to think about.

 

[wdlsguy]

Federal law says you need to be 21 to buy a handgun from an FFL. A number of states allow 18-20 year olds to buy handguns from non-FFLs. New Hampshire appears to be one of them.

http://www.nraila.org/statelawpdfs/NHSL.pdf

 

[pdowg881]

Zulu, I don't know your laws in CO, but since when is a private sale going to land me in jail? As long as it's in state and I follow the requirements between purchaser and buyer it's fine


And if it was illegal why would I post it on the internet?


Private sales of long guns and handguns are totally legal in NH.


But back on topic: I would appreciate answers on my original questions and some additional ones in post #4.

 

[wdlsguy]

In State Residents: Pistol and Revolver licenses are only issued to Non-Residents by the New Hampshire State Police. Please contact your local policing agency for a Resident Pistol/Revolver License.

http://www.nh.gov/safety/divisions/nhsp/ssb/permitslicensing/plupr.html

 

[pdowg881]

"Please contact your local policing agency for a Resident Pistol/Revolver License."

I assume this is the section of the quote you are referencing to, but I am still curious to hear personal experinces of those who applied for a NH permit. Like if it was a good experince, any courses taken, attitude towrds you (especially if you look younger) etc.

I just want an idea of what I would be getting into. I would also appreciate my questions from post #4 being answered. Thanks

 

[Fly320s]

pdowg,

I don't know the minimum age in NH, but the process is very easy. No classes are required, the paperwork is minimal, and the process is quick.

My hometown charged me $5.00 for the entire process. It took about 1 week and a lady from the local PD called me to tell me that my license was ready. I don't remember what reason I used, if I used one at all.

The references are for character. I think one of mine was called, but I'm not sure.

If you want exact answers, get yourself down to your local PD and ask them.

 

[pdowg881]

Sounds good Fly, just the answer i was looking for.

Edit: After a lot of looking it seems there is in fact no minimum ago to carry in NH.
In 2001 House Bill 736 attempted to make 21 a minimum age for a cwp along with other gun control measures but was strongly opposed.