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New Hampshire Permit Recognition by State

LAST UPDATED: September 11, 2026

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This list is for informational purposes only. YOU are EXCLUSIVELY RESPONSIBLE for determining if you are legally authorized to carry a concealed weapon in your state, city, or other location.

For the most current information, always check with your local authorities.

STATE-BY-STATE RECOGNITION

New Hampshire non-resident permit recognition, resident permit recognition, and permitless carry are listed separately. See each state's notes for age and residency requirements.

Alabama

Honors New Hampshire NON-Resident Permit?: Yes Reciprocity
Honors New Hampshire RESIDENT Permit?: Yes Reciprocity
NO Permit Required (Permitless Carry): Yes
Notes: yes permitless carry if 19+; permit if issued by other state can carry at 18
Department/Entity Called: Alabama Attorney General
Phone #: 334-242-7300
Link to State Site Statute Referencing Reciprocity Rules: https://www.montgomerysheriff.com/public-interest/pistol-permits

Alaska

Honors New Hampshire NON-Resident Permit?: Yes Reciprocity
Honors New Hampshire RESIDENT Permit?: Yes Reciprocity
NO Permit Required (Permitless Carry): Yes
Notes: yes permitless carry if 21+
Department/Entity Called: Alaska Department of Public Safety
Phone #: 907-269-5511
Link to State Site Statute Referencing Reciprocity Rules: ConcealedHandguns - Permits Licensing - Records and Information - Alaska Department of Public Safety

Arizona

Honors New Hampshire NON-Resident Permit?: Yes Reciprocity
Honors New Hampshire RESIDENT Permit?: Yes Reciprocity
NO Permit Required (Permitless Carry): Yes
Notes: yes permitless carry if 21+
Department/Entity Called: Arizona State Capitol Police
Phone #: 602-542-4580
Link to State Site Statute Referencing Reciprocity Rules: Concealed Weapons and Permits | Arizona Department of Public Safety (azdps.gov)

Arkansas

Honors New Hampshire NON-Resident Permit?: Yes Reciprocity
Honors New Hampshire RESIDENT Permit?: Yes Reciprocity
NO Permit Required (Permitless Carry): Yes
Notes: yes permitless if 21+
Department/Entity Called: Arkansas State Police
Phone #: 501-618-8000
Link to State Site Statute Referencing Reciprocity Rules: Concealed Handgun Carry Licensing - Arkansas Department of Public Safety

California

Honors New Hampshire NON-Resident Permit?: No Reciprocity
Honors New Hampshire RESIDENT Permit?: No Reciprocity
NO Permit Required (Permitless Carry): No
Department/Entity Called: California Depart Bureau of Firearms
Phone #: 916-227-7527
Link to State Site Statute Referencing Reciprocity Rules: Bureau of Firearms | State of California - Department of Justice - Office of the Attorney General

Colorado

Honors New Hampshire NON-Resident Permit?: No Reciprocity
Honors New Hampshire RESIDENT Permit?: Yes Reciprocity
NO Permit Required (Permitless Carry): Yes
Notes: Gun Unit Number 303-813-5700 (OPT 5); accepts ccw from out of state residents if they live in state that issued ccw
Department/Entity Called: Colorado Department of Public Safety
Phone #: 303-239-4201
Link to State Site Statute Referencing Reciprocity Rules: C.R.S. 18-12-213.pdf (colorado.gov)

Connecticut

Honors New Hampshire NON-Resident Permit?: No Reciprocity
Honors New Hampshire RESIDENT Permit?: No Reciprocity
NO Permit Required (Permitless Carry): No
Department/Entity Called: Connecticut State Police
Phone #: 860-626-7975
Link to State Site Statute Referencing Reciprocity Rules: https://www.cga.ct.gov/2007/rpt/2007-r-0116.htm

District of Columbia

Honors New Hampshire NON-Resident Permit?: No Reciprocity
Honors New Hampshire RESIDENT Permit?: No Reciprocity
NO Permit Required (Permitless Carry): No
Department/Entity Called: District of Columbia Attorney General Office
Phone #: 202-727-3400
Link to State Site Statute Referencing Reciprocity Rules: Applying for a License to Carry a Handgun | mpdc

Delaware

Honors New Hampshire NON-Resident Permit?: No Reciprocity
Honors New Hampshire RESIDENT Permit?: No Reciprocity
NO Permit Required (Permitless Carry): No
Department/Entity Called: Delaware Department of Justice
Phone #: (302) 577-8500
Link to State Site Statute Referencing Reciprocity Rules: https://attorneygeneral.delaware.gov/criminal/concealed-carry-deadly-weapons-ccdw/

Florida

Honors New Hampshire NON-Resident Permit?: Yes Reciprocity
Honors New Hampshire RESIDENT Permit?: Yes Reciprocity
NO Permit Required (Permitless Carry): Yes
Notes: must be 21+ to carry and yes permitless carry
Department/Entity Called: Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Phone #: 850-245-5691
Link to State Site Statute Referencing Reciprocity Rules: https://www.fdacs.gov/Consumer-Resources/Concealed-Weapon-License/Concealed-Weapon-License-Reciprocity

Georgia

Honors New Hampshire NON-Resident Permit?: Yes Reciprocity
Honors New Hampshire RESIDENT Permit?: Yes Reciprocity
NO Permit Required (Permitless Carry): Yes
Notes: yes permitless carry if 21+
Department/Entity Called: Georgia Department of Public Safety
Phone #: 404-624-7597
Link to State Site Statute Referencing Reciprocity Rules: Georgia's Firearm Permit Reciprocity | Georgia Department of Public Safety

Hawaii

Honors New Hampshire NON-Resident Permit?: No Reciprocity
Honors New Hampshire RESIDENT Permit?: No Reciprocity
NO Permit Required (Permitless Carry): No
Department/Entity Called: Hawaii Attorney General
Phone #: 808-586-1282
Link to State Site Statute Referencing Reciprocity Rules: https://www.hawaiipolice.com/services/firearm-registration#licenseCarry

Idaho

Honors New Hampshire NON-Resident Permit?: Yes Reciprocity
Honors New Hampshire RESIDENT Permit?: Yes Reciprocity
NO Permit Required (Permitless Carry): Yes
Notes: yes permitless carry it 18+
Department/Entity Called: Idaho State Police
Phone #: 208-884-7000
Link to State Site Statute Referencing Reciprocity Rules: https://isp.idaho.gov/concealed-weapons/

Illinois

Honors New Hampshire NON-Resident Permit?: No Reciprocity
Honors New Hampshire RESIDENT Permit?: No Reciprocity
NO Permit Required (Permitless Carry): No
Department/Entity Called: Illinois State Police firearms service bureau
Phone #: 217-782-7980
Link to State Site Statute Referencing Reciprocity Rules: IL Firearm Applicant Portal (ispfsb.com)

Indiana

Honors New Hampshire NON-Resident Permit?: Yes Reciprocity
Honors New Hampshire RESIDENT Permit?: Yes Reciprocity
NO Permit Required (Permitless Carry): Yes
Notes: yes permitless carry if 18+
Department/Entity Called: Indiana State Police
Phone #: 317-232-8264
Link to State Site Statute Referencing Reciprocity Rules: ISP: I need to

Iowa

Honors New Hampshire NON-Resident Permit?: Yes Reciprocity
Honors New Hampshire RESIDENT Permit?: Yes Reciprocity
NO Permit Required (Permitless Carry): Yes
Notes: Anyone 21+ can carry openly
Department/Entity Called: Iowa Department of Public Safety
Phone #: 515-725-6230
Link to State Site Statute Referencing Reciprocity Rules: State Name (handgunlaw.us)

Kansas

Honors New Hampshire NON-Resident Permit?: Yes Reciprocity
Honors New Hampshire RESIDENT Permit?: Yes Reciprocity
NO Permit Required (Permitless Carry): Yes
Notes: yes permitless carry if 21+
Department/Entity Called: Kansas Attorney General
Phone #: 785-296-2215
Link to State Site Statute Referencing Reciprocity Rules: https://ag.ks.gov/licensing/concealed-carry

Kentucky

Honors New Hampshire NON-Resident Permit?: Yes Reciprocity
Honors New Hampshire RESIDENT Permit?: Yes Reciprocity
NO Permit Required (Permitless Carry): Yes
Notes: yes permitless carry if 21+
Department/Entity Called: Kentucky State Police
Phone #: 502-782-1800
Link to State Site Statute Referencing Reciprocity Rules: http://kentuckystatepolice.org/ccdw/ccdw-home/permitless-carry/#1562159961585-fa58bab7-926a

Louisiana

Honors New Hampshire NON-Resident Permit?: Yes Reciprocity
Honors New Hampshire RESIDENT Permit?: Yes Reciprocity
NO Permit Required (Permitless Carry): Yes
Notes: must be 21+ to have ccw
Department/Entity Called: Louisiana State Police
Phone #: 225-925-4867
Link to State Site Statute Referencing Reciprocity Rules: https://handgunlaw.us/states/louisiana.pdf

Maine

Honors New Hampshire NON-Resident Permit?: No Reciprocity
Honors New Hampshire RESIDENT Permit?: Yes Reciprocity
NO Permit Required (Permitless Carry): Yes
Notes: yes permitless carry if 21+
Department/Entity Called: Maine State Police
Phone #: 207-624-7210
Link to State Site Statute Referencing Reciprocity Rules: https://www.maine.gov/dps/msp/licenses-permits/concealed-carry-maine/reciprocity

Maryland

Honors New Hampshire NON-Resident Permit?: No Reciprocity
Honors New Hampshire RESIDENT Permit?: No Reciprocity
NO Permit Required (Permitless Carry): No
Department/Entity Called: Maryland State Police
Phone #: 410-653-4200
Link to State Site Statute Referencing Reciprocity Rules: https://www.handgunlaw.us/states/maryland.pdf

Massachusetts

Honors New Hampshire NON-Resident Permit?: No Reciprocity
Honors New Hampshire RESIDENT Permit?: No Reciprocity
NO Permit Required (Permitless Carry): No
Department/Entity Called: Firearms Records Bureau
Phone #: 617-660-4782
Link to State Site Statute Referencing Reciprocity Rules: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/firearms-license-frequently-asked-questions

Michigan

Honors New Hampshire NON-Resident Permit?: No Reciprocity
Honors New Hampshire RESIDENT Permit?: Yes Reciprocity
NO Permit Required (Permitless Carry): No
Notes: reciprocity with other states as long as valid in state that issued it and resident of that state; 21+
Department/Entity Called: Michigan State Police
Phone #: 517-284-3700
Link to State Site Statute Referencing Reciprocity Rules: https://www.michigan.gov/msp/0,4643,7-123-1878_1591_3503_4654---,00.html

Minnesota

Honors New Hampshire NON-Resident Permit?: No Reciprocity
Honors New Hampshire RESIDENT Permit?: No Reciprocity
NO Permit Required (Permitless Carry): No
Department/Entity Called: Bureau of Criminal Apprehension
Phone #: 651-296-3353
Link to State Site Statute Referencing Reciprocity Rules: https://dps.mn.gov/divisions/bca/bca-divisions/administrative/Pages/firearms-permit-to-carry.aspx

Mississippi

Honors New Hampshire NON-Resident Permit?: Yes Reciprocity
Honors New Hampshire RESIDENT Permit?: Yes Reciprocity
NO Permit Required (Permitless Carry): Yes
Notes: yes permitless carry if 18+
Department/Entity Called: Mississippi Department of Public Safety
Phone #: 601-987-1212
Link to State Site Statute Referencing Reciprocity Rules: With what other states does Mississippi have reciprocity? (Whose permits do we honor, who honors ours?) | DPS Driver Service Bureau (ms.gov)

Missouri

Honors New Hampshire NON-Resident Permit?: Yes Reciprocity
Honors New Hampshire RESIDENT Permit?: Yes Reciprocity
NO Permit Required (Permitless Carry): Yes
Notes: yes permitless carry if 19+
Department/Entity Called: Missouri Attorney General
Phone #: 573-751-3321
Link to State Site Statute Referencing Reciprocity Rules: https://ago.mo.gov/criminal-division/public-safety/concealed-carry-reciprocity

Montana

Honors New Hampshire NON-Resident Permit?: No Reciprocity
Honors New Hampshire RESIDENT Permit?: No Reciprocity
NO Permit Required (Permitless Carry): Yes
Notes: yes permitless carry if 18+ but only for residents
Department/Entity Called: Montana Department of Justice
Phone #: 406-444-3625
Link to State Site Statute Referencing Reciprocity Rules: Concealed Weapons - Montana Department of Justice (dojmt.gov)

Nebraska

Honors New Hampshire NON-Resident Permit?: No Reciprocity
Honors New Hampshire RESIDENT Permit?: No Reciprocity
NO Permit Required (Permitless Carry): No
Department/Entity Called: Nebraska State Patrol
Phone #: 402471-4545
Link to State Site Statute Referencing Reciprocity Rules: https://statepatrol.nebraska.gov/services/concealed-handgun-permits/nebraska-reciprocity

Nevada

Honors New Hampshire NON-Resident Permit?: No Reciprocity
Honors New Hampshire RESIDENT Permit?: No Reciprocity
NO Permit Required (Permitless Carry): No
Department/Entity Called: Nevada Department of Public Safety
Phone #: 775-688-2500
Link to State Site Statute Referencing Reciprocity Rules: https://rccd.nv.gov/uploadedFiles/gsdnvgov/content/Resources/2022%20Final%20State%20List%20approved%20by%20DAG%20%20Erica(30%20June%2022).pdf

New Hampshire

Honors New Hampshire NON-Resident Permit?: Yes Reciprocity
Honors New Hampshire RESIDENT Permit?: Yes Reciprocity
NO Permit Required (Permitless Carry): Yes
Notes: yes permitless carry if 18+
Department/Entity Called: New Hampshire State Police
Phone #: 603-271-1162
Link to State Site Statute Referencing Reciprocity Rules: https://www.nhsp.dos.nh.gov/our-services/justice-information-bureau/permits-and-licensing/pistol-and-revolver-licensing

New Jersey

Honors New Hampshire NON-Resident Permit?: No Reciprocity
Honors New Hampshire RESIDENT Permit?: No Reciprocity
NO Permit Required (Permitless Carry): No
Department/Entity Called: New Jersey State Police
Phone #: 609-882-2000
Link to State Site Statute Referencing Reciprocity Rules: https://www.njsp.org/firearms/index.shtml

New Mexico

Honors New Hampshire NON-Resident Permit?: No Reciprocity
Honors New Hampshire RESIDENT Permit?: No Reciprocity
NO Permit Required (Permitless Carry): Yes
Notes: permitless carry if 18+
Department/Entity Called: New Mexico Department of Public Safety
Phone #: 505-841-8053
Link to State Site Statute Referencing Reciprocity Rules: https://www.dps.nm.gov/index.php/top-links-for-nm-residents/concealed-carry-licenses

New York

Honors New Hampshire NON-Resident Permit?: No Reciprocity
Honors New Hampshire RESIDENT Permit?: No Reciprocity
NO Permit Required (Permitless Carry): No
Department/Entity Called: NYPD License Division
Phone #: (646) 610-5560
Link to State Site Statute Referencing Reciprocity Rules: https://www1.nyc.gov/site/nypd/services/law-enforcement/permits-licenses-firearms.page

North Carolina

Honors New Hampshire NON-Resident Permit?: Yes Reciprocity
Honors New Hampshire RESIDENT Permit?: Yes Reciprocity
NO Permit Required (Permitless Carry): No
Department/Entity Called: North Carolina Department of Public Safety
Phone #: 919-716-6725
Link to State Site Statute Referencing Reciprocity Rules: Concealed Handguns Reciprocity (ncdoj.gov)

North Dakota

Honors New Hampshire NON-Resident Permit?: Yes Reciprocity
Honors New Hampshire RESIDENT Permit?: Yes Reciprocity
NO Permit Required (Permitless Carry): Yes
Notes: yes it is Permitless Carry but only to residents and must be 18+
Department/Entity Called: North Dakota Attorney General
Phone #: 855-562-4946
Link to State Site Statute Referencing Reciprocity Rules: https://attorneygeneral.nd.gov/public-safety/concealed-weapon-licenses-2/reciprocity-with-other-states/

Ohio

Honors New Hampshire NON-Resident Permit?: Yes Reciprocity
Honors New Hampshire RESIDENT Permit?: Yes Reciprocity
NO Permit Required (Permitless Carry): Yes
Notes: yes it is Permitless Carry if 21+ but can if you have a permit to carry from any state.
Department/Entity Called: Ohio Attorney General
Phone #: 800-282-0515
Link to State Site Statute Referencing Reciprocity Rules: https://www.ohioattorneygeneral.gov/Files/Publications-Files/Publications-for-Law-Enforcement/Concealed-Carry-Publications/Concealed-Carry-Reciprocity-Agreements/04_15_2015_1704_001.aspx

Oklahoma

Honors New Hampshire NON-Resident Permit?: Yes Reciprocity
Honors New Hampshire RESIDENT Permit?: Yes Reciprocity
NO Permit Required (Permitless Carry): Yes
Notes: yes it is permitless carry but only if 21+
Department/Entity Called: Oklahoma Attorney General
Phone #: 405-521-3921
Link to State Site Statute Referencing Reciprocity Rules: https://osbi.ok.gov/handgun-licensing

Oregon

Honors New Hampshire NON-Resident Permit?: No Reciprocity
Honors New Hampshire RESIDENT Permit?: No Reciprocity
NO Permit Required (Permitless Carry): No
Department/Entity Called: Oregon State Sheriffs' Association
Phone #: 503-588-5094
Link to State Site Statute Referencing Reciprocity Rules: https://oregonchl.org/

Pennsylvania

Honors New Hampshire NON-Resident Permit?: Yes Reciprocity
Honors New Hampshire RESIDENT Permit?: Yes Reciprocity
NO Permit Required (Permitless Carry): No
Department/Entity Called: Pennsylvania Attorney General
Phone #: 717-787-3391
Link to State Site Statute Referencing Reciprocity Rules: https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/resources/concealed-carry-reciprocity/

Rhode Island

Honors New Hampshire NON-Resident Permit?: No Reciprocity
Honors New Hampshire RESIDENT Permit?: No Reciprocity
NO Permit Required (Permitless Carry): No
Department/Entity Called: Rhode Island Attorney General
Phone #: 401-274-4400
Link to State Site Statute Referencing Reciprocity Rules: https://riag.ri.gov/bruen_guidance

South Carolina

Honors New Hampshire NON-Resident Permit?: No Reciprocity
Honors New Hampshire RESIDENT Permit?: No Reciprocity
NO Permit Required (Permitless Carry): No
Department/Entity Called: SOUTH CAROLINA LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION
Phone #: 803-896-7015
Link to State Site Statute Referencing Reciprocity Rules: https://www.sled.sc.gov/cwp?MenuID=CWP

South Dakota

Honors New Hampshire NON-Resident Permit?: Yes Reciprocity
Honors New Hampshire RESIDENT Permit?: Yes Reciprocity
NO Permit Required (Permitless Carry): Yes
Notes: yes permitless carry if 18+
Department/Entity Called: South Dakota Secretary of State
Phone #: 605-773-3537
Link to State Site Statute Referencing Reciprocity Rules: Concealed Pistol Permits: South Dakota Secretary of State (sdsos.gov)

Tennessee

Honors New Hampshire NON-Resident Permit?: Yes Reciprocity
Honors New Hampshire RESIDENT Permit?: Yes Reciprocity
NO Permit Required (Permitless Carry): Yes
Notes: yes permitless carry if 18+
Department/Entity Called: Tennessee Attorney General
Phone #: 615-741-1671
Link to State Site Statute Referencing Reciprocity Rules: Reciprocity (tn.gov)

Texas

Honors New Hampshire NON-Resident Permit?: No Reciprocity
Honors New Hampshire RESIDENT Permit?: No Reciprocity
NO Permit Required (Permitless Carry): Yes
Notes: yes permitless carry if 18+
Department/Entity Called: Texas Department of Public Safety
Phone #: 512-424-2000
Link to State Site Statute Referencing Reciprocity Rules: Reciprocity agreements with other states | Department of Public Safety (texas.gov)

Utah

Honors New Hampshire NON-Resident Permit?: Yes Reciprocity
Honors New Hampshire RESIDENT Permit?: Yes Reciprocity
NO Permit Required (Permitless Carry): Yes
Notes: yes it is Permitless Carry if 21+ but can if you have a permit to carry from any state.
Department/Entity Called: Utah Department of Public Safety
Phone #: 801-965-4518
Link to State Site Statute Referencing Reciprocity Rules: States that Honor the Utah Permit(s) | DPS – Criminal Identification (BCI)

Vermont

Honors New Hampshire NON-Resident Permit?: Yes Reciprocity
Honors New Hampshire RESIDENT Permit?: Yes Reciprocity
NO Permit Required (Permitless Carry): Yes
Notes: 18+ permitless carry
Department/Entity Called: Vermont Attorney General
Phone #: 802-828-3171
Link to State Site Statute Referencing Reciprocity Rules: https://www.handgunlaw.us/states/vermont.pdf

Virginia

Honors New Hampshire NON-Resident Permit?: Yes Reciprocity
Honors New Hampshire RESIDENT Permit?: Yes Reciprocity
NO Permit Required (Permitless Carry): No
Notes: 21+
Department/Entity Called: Virginia State Police
Phone #: 804-674-2292
Link to State Site Statute Referencing Reciprocity Rules: https://vsp.virginia.gov/services/firearms/reciprocity-and-recognition/

Washington

Honors New Hampshire NON-Resident Permit?: No Reciprocity
Honors New Hampshire RESIDENT Permit?: No Reciprocity
NO Permit Required (Permitless Carry): No
Department/Entity Called: Washington Attorney General
Phone #: (360) 753-6200
Link to State Site Statute Referencing Reciprocity Rules: Concealed Pistol License Reciprocity | Washington State

West Virginia

Honors New Hampshire NON-Resident Permit?: No Reciprocity
Honors New Hampshire RESIDENT Permit?: No Reciprocity
NO Permit Required (Permitless Carry): Yes
Notes: yes permitless carry if 21+
Department/Entity Called: West Virginia Attorney General
Phone #: 304-558-2021
Link to State Site Statute Referencing Reciprocity Rules: States Recognizing West Virginia Concealed Handgun Licenses (wv.gov)

Wisconsin

Honors New Hampshire NON-Resident Permit?: No Reciprocity
Honors New Hampshire RESIDENT Permit?: No Reciprocity
NO Permit Required (Permitless Carry): No
Department/Entity Called: Wisconsin Attorney General
Phone #: 608-266-1221
Link to State Site Statute Referencing Reciprocity Rules: https://www.doj.state.wi.us/dles/cib/conceal-carry/reciprocity

Wyoming

Honors New Hampshire NON-Resident Permit?: Yes Reciprocity
Honors New Hampshire RESIDENT Permit?: Yes Reciprocity
NO Permit Required (Permitless Carry): Yes
Notes: permitless carry if resident only
Department/Entity Called: Wyoming Attorney General
Phone #: 307-777-7181
Link to State Site Statute Referencing Reciprocity Rules: Home - Concealed Firearm Permits (wyo.gov)